In the month of November 2023, exports of Chinese textile and clothing stood at US $23.665 billion, a marginal fall of 1.69 percent, data from Chinese Customs informed. Of this, exports of textiles totaled $11.120 billion, down by just 0.46 percent, while that of apparels reached $12.545
IDH’s worker safety program for the garment industry, the Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative, has achieved a key milestone in improving safety of one million workers in India, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia. “This Initiative was introduced four years ago and has played a crucial role in enhancing workplace safety and promoting responsible industry practices […]
In the first ten months of 2023, Bangladesh’s garment exports to the US totaled US $6.35 billion plunging by 24.75 percent year on year. In volume terms, apparel overseas shipments to the US between January and October dropped higher at 29.51 percent to 1.95 billion square metres from 2.41 billion square metres in the same […]
In the first nine months of 2023, sales at Inditex and owner of fashion brands like Zara and Pull&Bear climbed 11.1 percent to reach €25.6 billion, from satisfactory development in both stores and online. The Spanish fashion group added that sales were positive in all geographical areas and in all concepts and sales in constant […]
20 years back, Trützschler acquired the card clothing business of American textile machinery producer Hollingsworth located in Black Forest in Germany, and created Trützschler Card Clothing (TCC). Huge changes have happened since Trützschler entered the card clothing industry 20 years ago. Magnet systems for the flat top of the card are one very special milestone […]
Smartex has released its first comprehensive report on ‘The Modern Textile Factory’ authored by Max Easton, Global Innovation Director at Smartex, which showcases a wealth of insights from a global team of experts. Smartex is at the forefront of transforming the textile industry through the integration of Artificial Intelligence, focusing specifically on achieving zero
Lenzing, a producer of cellulose fibres hosted ‘The Lenzing Conclave’ in Bengaluru, which brought together brands, retailers, and garment manufacturers. The objective was to exchange insights on current consumption trends and the future trajectory of textile fibres and fabrics for 2030. “The discussions also explored the pivotal factors propelling the dynamic
Denim manufacturer Artistic Milliners and sustainable specialty chemicals producer Archroma are partnering to rewrite the future of denim, by leveraging Archroma’s Diresul Evolution Black dyestuff. In the process, the partners are promoting more eco-advanced sulfur black dyeing for denim with a variety of washdown effects and reduced environmental impact. According to
Trident Ltd will invest an ambitious Rs. 1,450 crores for capacity expansion across its spinning, bath linen and chemical businesses. The Rajinder Gupta led company plans to add around 100,000 spindles and 42 looms at a cost of Rs. 1,350 crores, while Rs. 100 crores will be spent on expanding the chemicals business. Currently, the […]
Sustainable textile material company Spinnova has emphasised on incentives and investments into circular fashion at COP28. In the run up to COP28, Spinnova added that it is not the time to back down on climate action in the global fashion and textile industries. According to Spinnova, decarbonising the industry and reaching net zero by 2050 […]





















