Manufacturer of spandex fibres, The Lycra Company has made further progress in manufacturing of bio-derived Lycra fibre made with Qira. The company has signed a letter of intent with Dairen Chemical Corporation (DCC) to convert Qira, which is 1,4-butanediol (BDO) into low-impact PTMEG, the main
Post a one-time restructuring, India’s leading garment manufacturer and exporter Orient Craft Limited, has become debt free. The restructuring was done post the Covid pandemic induced financial stress. The Sudhir Dhingra led company worked closely with a consortium of 11 banks to successfully monetise its marquee land and factory assets to pay-off a total debt […]
MSCI has upgraded rating of Indorama Ventures from ‘A’ to ‘AA’ for its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance towards achieving its ongoing sustainability goals and commitments. Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), a leading provider of research-driven analytics ranked Indorama Ventures among the top 12 percent of 57 global companies in the
The results of a new comprehensive independent assessment of the environmental performance of Australia’s cotton industry have been released revealing significant gains, and areas for improvement. This latest assessment undertaken by GHD, a global professional services company focused on sustainability at the request of Cotton Australia and other stake holders. The
The Indian yarn manufacturing company Sri Bhagirath started production with 17 brand-new Rieter compact-spinning machines K 47 which are directly linked to Rieter winding machines Autoconer X6. This enables the company to meet the increasing customer demand for high-quality compact yarns and to benefit from a high degree of automation. Compact yarns are characterized by
Mayer & Cie., a leading specialist in circular knitting machines, is set to unveil its latest innovations tailored for the Turkish market at the upcoming International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITM) in Istanbul. Visitors can explore Mayer & Cie.’s offerings at booth 303 B in hall 3, where the company will showcase two new machine types […]
Resortecs has partnered with Decathlon, the global leader in sports equipment and apparel, to develop a fully recyclable swimwear collection without compromising performance, functionality or aesthetics. This collaboration blends state-of-the-art technology with high-performance design. Acerina Trejo Machin, the Chief Technology Officer at Resortecs, explained, “We all
Aramina are long fibres obtained from the stems of the mallow plant, Urena Lobata, which is native to Brazil. Aramina fibres are used for cords, twine and burlap fabrics. This invasive plant was classified as a noxious weed in the U.S. in 1999. A bast fibre belonging to the botanical family Malvaceae, a common, perennial grass […]
Even as India, China and Türkiye face challenges such as declining export values and shifting market dynamics, opportunities for growth and adaptation abound, particularly in emerging markets, writes Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights The global export outlook of knit T-shirts reflects shifts in consumer demand, economic conditions and trade dynamics. From
In a bid to bolster the credentials of The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS) as a symbol of sustainably produced and traceable cashmere fibre from inner Mongolia, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has collaborated with TextileGenesis, A Lectra company. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing transparency and traceability within the cashmere production





















