July 28, 2026
Machinery

Belairo – The Perfect Yarn For Towels

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 […]
Economy

Domestic T&A Industry Likely To Turn Around On Global Demand Revival

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 […]
Special Report

Tracing Success: How Technology Drives Value In Supply Chain

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
Cotton

CmiA And Avon Join Forces For Sustainable Cotton Initiative

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) is celebrating its inaugural partnership in the cosmetics industry, joining forces with Avon, a subsidiary of Brazil-based Natura & Co, a leading global cosmetics conglomerate. Committed to enhancing sustainability across its supply chains, Avon pledges to incorporate more renewable materials and minimize its products’ environmental