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
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 […]
The Bangladesh government is poised to finalize the minimum monthly wage for textile workers at Tk 10,000, a move that comes three months after the minimum wage for garment workers was raised to Tk 12,500. However, this decision has ignited a contentious debate, with labour leaders deeming the proposed wage “unacceptable” amidst soaring inflation and […]
In the pursuit of sustainability and environmental responsibility, India’s cotton industry finds itself at a pivotal moment. Dr Ajay Ranka, the Founder and CEO of Zydex Industries, presents a visionary plan to overhaul organic fibre production in the country. Through innovation of products and protocols for cotton farming and comprehensive sustainability practices, a
Pointcarre has introduced ‘Design Maker’ AI, revolutionizing textile design with custom patterns, Jacquard and colour separation. Pointcarre, a leader in textile design software for 35 years, has announced the launch of its innovative update, introducing the ‘Design Maker’ AI into its already powerful software. Compatible with both Mac and PC,
The concept of integrating transparent relationships with digital and physical traceability tools harbours broad potential. This approach could be tailored to support traceability across various other commodities, writes Alison Ward Global supply chains have reached unprecedented levels of complexity. Companies now face a growing imperative to achieve comprehensive





















