Japan will ban the manufacturing and consumption of PFHxS (perfluorohexane sulfonic acid), which is an organic fluorine compound (PFAS) used in textiles and apparels. PFHxS is mainly used to manufacture water repellent textiles and clothing and the Japanese Ministry of the Environment has
Singapore headquartered but originally China based fast fashion retailer Shein, has plans to launch an initial public offering next year with listing at the New York stock exchange. But the brand which still has manufacturing facilities in China faces allegations that its products contain cotton from Xinjiang province, a province which is accused of using […]
The Indian government through the Textiles Ministry has initiated a pilot project in 10 states involving 15,000 farmers to hike output of the very best Indian cotton quality, by adopting best worldwide agricultural practices. “The outcome of this pilot project is expected in January 2024 and the data will be evaluated by Indian Council of […]
A 15-member delegation from Tamil Nadu’s textile industry visited Taiwan to explore emerging opportunities in the segment of technical textiles under the aegis of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CCI). The Tamil Nadu textile sector is at a critical juncture as it seeks to expand and diversify its portfolio in line with emerging global opportunities. […]
Manmade fibre (MMF) textile product exports from India are projected to leap due to the PLA scheme as well as the free trade agreements (FTA’s) signed with Australia and the UAE. Exports of MMF textile products are forecast to leap by a significant 75 percent to US $11.4 billion from $6.5 billion in fiscal 2022. […]
Trützschler Card Clothing has found a solution to difficulties faced during carding and web forming, when hydroentangling lines hit production speeds of up to 300 minutes per minute while producing nonwovens. Trützschler’s Z-Wire clothing for stripper and doffer rollers empowers its customers to move forward with their ambitions for speed, efficiency and quality. It has
The Gujarat government is set to roll out a comprehensive textile policy in 2024, aiming to invigorate the textile industry in the state. The draft of the policy, currently under final consultation, reveals a strategic approach to address existing gaps in the textile value chain and provide robust support to the sector. One of the […]
The European Recycling Platform (ERP) has established the ERP Italia Textile Consortium, which aims to achieve a remarkable 50 percent recycling rate for textile waste in Italy by 2035. ERP said it recognises the urgent need to address the growing issue of textile waste and with Italy projected to experience a massive 63 percent textile […]
China Slips to Second Place in Indian Cotton Yarn Market, Bangladesh Claims Top Spot In September 2023, the export dynamics of Indian cotton yarn (HS 5205) witnessed notable shifts. The total export volume reached 103,100 tons, marking a significant year-on-year surge of 293.11%, despite a month-on-month decline of 11.12%. China, traditionally a dominant market, slipped
Atlas Copco Group has launched a new identity, including a new group logo, a new visual identity, and a new group tagline -‘Technology that transforms the future’. The current blue and white Atlas Copco brand and logo will continue to be used on products and services, in the same way as other brands in the […]





















