In a recent joint statement, the governments of Denmark, France and Sweden have urged the European Commission to present a draft Council Decision on a shared EU proposal. This proposal aims to subject textile waste to stricter control mechanisms under the Basel Convention, ostensibly to improve
In a bid to address challenges within its cotton cluster system, Uzbekistan’s President issued directives in November 2023 aimed at revamping the organization of cotton clusters. Reports had highlighted issues such as non-compliance with local payment regulations by twenty clusters and financial struggles faced by 122 clusters in servicing debts. The pandemic-induced
The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its latest estimate for the cotton pressing numbers for the 2023-24 season. Despite various challenges and uncertainties, the CAI has decided to maintain its previous estimates for the ongoing season. According to the latest data released by CAI, the total cotton pressing estimate for the 2023-24 season […]
Iran’s cotton consumption for the 2023-24 period is forecasted to surpass the previous year’s record, reaching 900,000 bales. The majority of cotton yarn is utilized for domestic textiles and products. Despite a decade of stagnant cotton production, hovering around 300,000 bales, imports have surged to over 500,000 bales to meet the escalating domestic demand.
The Indonesian textile industry has shown encouraging growth in April 2024, overcoming the challenges like unprecedented hike in imported textiles and a decline in domestic demand some time ago. This was conveyed in the latest release of the Industrial Confidence Index (IKI) by the Ministry of Industry. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry, Febri Hendri […]
For profitable transition to organic cotton production, collaborative efforts involving government, banks, financial institutions and stakeholders in the textile industry are essential, says Dr. Ajay Ranka, Chairman & Managing Director, Zydex Group in an exclusive tete-e-tete with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights. What are the main barriers hindering
In the first quarter of this year, Chinese stock exchange listed textile manufacturing companies achieved a collective operating income of approximately Yuan 30.95 billion, up 9.8 percent year on year. Total net profit of these companies stood at Yuan 1.79 billion in the first three months of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 20.32 percent,” China […]
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said the industry will meet target of US $100 billion by 2030, if the government supports industry post LDC graduation in 2026. According to BGMEA President SM Mannan, the apparel industry seeks an alternative support by way of cash incentives after Bangladesh graduates from least developed country […]
In an innovative development, researchers at NC State University have combined three-dimensional embroidery techniques with machine learning to create a fabric-based sensor capable of controlling electronic devices through touch. As wearable electronics become increasingly sophisticated, the need for integrated controls within clothing grows more pressing. This innovative
Century Textiles & Industries Ltd posted a 97 percent drop in net profit to Rs 4 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to Rs 145 crore in the year ago quarter. However, revenues in the January to March 2024 quarter grew 60 percent to Rs 1,542 crore, up from Rs 965 […]




















