While rolling out a new co-worker uniform design over the past couple of years, IKEA also collected hundreds of pallets of old co-worker uniforms, which has been turned into a home textiles collection. Växelbruk is a collection of decorative and functional home furnishing items which has been
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and other cotton based textile associations submitted a memorandum to the textiles ministry in a collective effort to address the challenges faced by the Indian cotton textiles and clothing industry. The joint memorandum submitted to Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles highlights concerns related to the Cotton Corporation
The Swiss Textile Recycling Ecosystem has been officially launched, uniting key players from the entire textile value chain to foster a circular economy. At the core of this initiative is an innovative recycling technology developed by Worn Again Technologies (WAT), based in the UK. WAT, which recently announced plans to construct a demonstration plant near […]
Uniqlo is planning to open 80 new stores in the Greater China region for the 2024 fiscal year. The company remains committed to expansion and in Q1 24 new stores were opened, adding a net of 8 stores in the region. Uniqlo’s expansion in overseas markets, particularly Europe and North America, is a focal point, […]
Song Hong Garment Company marked its 35th anniversary with the initiation of the Song Hong-Xuan Truong 2 factory in Nam Dinh Province at the end of November 2023. Representing a significant addition to Vietnam’s textile and apparel sector, the sprawling 9.6-hectare facility encompasses three workshops, a warehouse, a cutting workshop, an office building and green
At the end of 2023, Karl Mayer launched the TM 4 EL – a new, highly flexible machine for the mid-range segment in the four-bar tricot machine sector. The all-rounder machine produces fabrics for upholstery, automotive interiors and outerwear, as well as sportswear items and home textiles, all while offering excellent value for money. “When […]
Arvind Ltd and Gap Inc. marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Global Water Innovation Centre for Action (GWICA), the world’s first open-source innovation centre for water sustainability in apparel. This pioneering initiative aims to drive collaborative efforts towards sustainable water practices within the apparel industry, reinforcing the
In a major development that is set to reshape the landscape of the textile sector, BGMEA (Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association) President Faruque Hassan has announced a transformative partnership with Bharat Tex 2024, the largest global textile event in India. This collaboration signifies a strategic alliance aimed at driving innovation,
A pivotal meeting was held in New Delhi on January 18, 2024 by the Trade Advisory Group (TAG) for Man-Made Fibre (MMF) convened under the chairmanship of the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. The gathering, attended by industry stalwarts including Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of SRTEPC (The Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council, […]
In a significant achievement, Dr Mrinal Choudhari, Joint Director at Wool Research Association, has recently been granted a patent for her pioneering research project. The patent, issued by the Patent Office of the Government of India, bears the number 498456 and recognizes the groundbreaking work titled ‘Novel Detergent Formulation For Wool With Immobilized





















