In the latest report on the 2023-24 US cotton balance sheet, there is a marginal decrease in consumption, but a noticeable uptick in production and ending stocks. Production saw a rise of 273,000 bales, reaching 13.1 million bales, with lower output in Texas offset by increases elsewhere.
It is crucial to consider not just the end result, but also the journey we take to get there, avers Murugan Santhanam and takes a look at some of the sustainable material revolution happening in the textile industry The idiom “the ends justify the means” indicates about a situation in which the final aim is […]
Indian textile small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capitalize on the nation’s rich pool of raw materials and abundant resources. While globalization has opened up new international avenues, persistent challenges have hindered growth. India faces formidable competition from countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam, which benefit from lower labour costs and expansive
Even as India and the UK are close to concluding talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), experts and observers in the textiles and apparel sector are of the view that the agreement may not fetch the desired results unless the industry gears up to manufacture right kind of product mix at competitive pricing. Currently, […]
Recycling offers major opportunities in China. Weavers, knitters and garment makers are under pressure to create products that have a significant share of recycled fibres, says Thomas Oetterli, CEO of Rieter Group How would you describe your overall experience at ITMA Asia + CITME? Rieter experienced great success. The booth was crowded with a mix […]
How would you describe your overall experience at ITMA Asia + CITME? Luwa had a fantastic presence at the ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition in Shanghai. We showcased our latest innovation, the Axial Flow Fan with carbon fibre blades B800CF, emphasizing our commitment to provide advanced energy efficient solutions to the textile industry. Axial fans […]
How was your overall experience at ITMA ASIA + CITME? You may say, that ITMA ASIA this year was again a success for BRÜCKNER. Especially during the first three days, we counted a high amount of visitors. We have had a lot of fruitful and interesting discussions with well-known customers, but also with new interested […]
As we approach the end of this decade, it has become imperative for many of the world’s largest fashion brands to significantly enhance their utilization of raw materials with a lower environmental footprint. This shift is necessary to align with forthcoming sustainability regulations and to meet ambitious decarbonization targets. However, there is a growing concern
Chiengora is the art of turning dog hair into textiles. Efforts are underway to turn this little-known craft into a hyper-sustainable fabric. The term “Chiengora” is a portmanteau of “chien,” the French word for dog, and “gora,” borrowed from the angora breed of rabbits and goats whose hair is used to make fabrics. Chiengora has […]
The Indian textile industry expects India’s exports of man-made fibre (MMF) textiles to increase by 75% to reach US$ 11.4 billion in 2030, up from approximately US$ 6.5 billion in 2021-22. This growth is attributed to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and Free Trade Agreements with the UAE and Australia. As the world’s second-largest […]





















