Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Limited (UMPESL), a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Voltas Limited, a TATA Enterprise, announced that it has entered into an agreement for the marketing and sales of humidification plants from the reputed Indian manufacturer, Draft-Air India
Lesotho’s textile and apparel industry has faced a stark decline, shedding nearly 16,000 jobs from March 2018 to March 2024, as highlighted during a workshop convened by the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC). Puseletso Makhakhe, LNDC’s Corporate Investment and Trade Promotion General Manager, outlined the sector’s challenges, citing reduced
The Indian government has decided to extend the timeline for setting up facilities under its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme from two years to over three years. This adjustment aims to improve the scheme’s effectiveness in boosting India’s textile exports, which saw a decline of 11.69% from $16.24 billion in 2018 to $14.34 billion in […]
The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) is set to host the 14th edition of Texfair, a prominent textile machinery fair, in Coimbatore from June 21 to 24. Texfair will feature 240 exhibitors, including international participants, occupying 260 stalls. Exhibitors will showcase a wide array of textile machinery, spare parts, accessories, and innovative technologies. The
IFC has announced a partnership with EPIC Group, a global leader in the apparel industry, to support sustainable textile manufacturing and enhance resource efficiency in Bangladesh and India. This collaboration includes a $100 million debt financing package comprising a $70 million sustainability-linked loan and a $30 million green loan. The funding will enable EPIC Group
The 9th ASEAN Traditional Textiles Symposium (ATTS) is scheduled to take place at the Landmark Hotel in Vientiane from November 4-6, emphasizing the preservation and promotion of traditional textile practices and cultural heritage across the ASEAN region. Souvita Phaseuth, President of the Lao Handicraft Association, highlighted the symposium’s focus during a recent
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni convened a crucial meeting at State House, Entebbe, with representatives from the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) to chart a course for revitalizing Uganda’s textile sector—a pivotal driver of economic growth in the country. In his address to UMA officials, President Museveni underscored the imperative of strengthening and
IKEA introduces Tyg, a innovative chapter in home textiles designed to ignite creativity and foster connections through fabric. Launching on July 1, 2024, Tyg offers 20 patterns crafted by 13 diverse designers, each reflecting Scandinavian modern design principles. These 3-meter pre-cut fabrics aim to inspire personalization and mindful living, aligning with IKEA’s
Five innovative pilot projects showcasing green technologies for Vietnamese textile and garment exporters were unveiled at the ‘For a Sustainable Garment and Textile Industry in Vietnam’ exhibition held in Hanoi on June 17. This event is part of the ‘Green Tech Landing Pad’ initiative, supported by the German government and implemented
Carbios, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and Tomra Textiles, a tech venture set up by sorting technology leader Tomra, announce the signing of an agreement to collaborate on establishing an efficient stream in Northern Europe from textile waste collection, sorting and […]





















