Archroma has developed a new wet-fastness improver that helps brands and mills produce durable clothing, towels, linens and other textile products with long-lasting colours without compromising on quality or introducing hazardous chemicals. Albafix Eco Plus is a next-generation fixing agent
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed signing of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries. EFTA members include Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland which are an important trade bloc for the Indian textile industry. “CITI had been requesting the government to expedite
Hologenix, a pioneer in textile innovation, has announced the launch of its second product in collaboration with Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods designer and retailer. Together, they are introducing an innovative activewear set that leverages infrared technology to enhance performance and recovery, marking the first fully commercialized integration of
A delegation from the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, a branch of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), was led by Vice President and Secretary General Zhang Tao to meet Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), at its headquarters in the city. Accompanying Zhang Tao were […]
Fabric manufacturer Donear will invest Rs 400 crore in Jammu to establish a facility for the production of carpets and rugs, announced Rajendra Agarwal, Managing Director of Donear. The company has acquired land in Jammu, and the plant is expected to be operational within 24 months. Agarwal stated that approximately 90% of the products manufactured […]
India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) on March 10, 2024 Addressing on the occasion, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Food and Consumer Affairs, and Textiles, stated, “TEPA marks a modern and ambitious trade agreement. For the first time, India is signing an FTA […]
Towels are consumer goods that have to fulfil many expectations: those of private consumers as well as industrial users such as hospitals and hotels. Absorbent, easy to wash, lint-free, colour-fast, durable, sustainable without a lot of chemicals – to name just a few of the requirements. For towel manufacturers, the demands on yarn quality and […]
The last ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) was conducted in January 2024. It revealed a significant improvement in the business climate, signaling a potential turning point driven by lower inflation rates, increased real wages and consumer sentiment in the USA, alongside expectations of interest rate cuts. Business expectations for July 2024 reached a peak […]
Swiss manufacturers are at the forefront of providing tailor-made solutions for achieving circularity in textile production. With an increasing demand from end-users for recycled materials in textile products, innovation is driving the industry forward. Despite the technical and economic challenges faced by yarn and fabric producers using recycled resources, members of the
In 2023, India’s textile machinery trade went through ups and downs. It was a year of change, with some parts of the segment growing, while others facing challenges. Despite this, the sector showed resilience and adaptability. Let’s take a closer look at what happened in India’s textile machinery trade last year, exploring how it coped […]





















