100 various industry trade associations from across the globe including the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) called for a wider cooperation to keep shipping lanes open and safe. The signatories, representing a range of critical
Lenzing’s leading textile brand for lyocell and modal fibres, Tencel exhibited at the 6th edition of Tencel x Intimasia exhibition, marking a significant advancement in India’s intimate wear industry. According to a Lenzing press release, the demand for Tencel as well as Lenzing Ecovero viscose fibres has been increasing rapidly in the Indian intimate wear […]
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry has announced sustainability as a primary focus for 2024. “This initiative, backed by support from INDA’s leadership, is a response to feedback from members affirming that sustainability remains one of nonwovens industry’s highest priorities,” INDA said in a press release. INDA’s sustainability endeavour will centre
Oerlikon Barmag has successfully commissioned a new polyester yarn production facility at Garden Silk Mills in Surat, particularly to produce FDY yarns. According to the German company, the setting up of the mill with 216 WINGS FDY spinning units was accompanied by extensive engineering work. The FDY yarn expansion project at Garden Silk Mills marks […]
FaberExposize UK is on a mission to revolutionize the wide format print industry by placing sustainability at the forefront of its operations. The Action Now initiative, born from a commitment to make a difference, has evolved into a cultural cornerstone for the business and a call to action for clients. Embracing the environmentally conscious ethos […]
Bhavini Parikh, the visionary Founder & CEO of Bunko Junko, candidly shares the inspiring story behind her transition from surface ornamentation to becoming a trailblazer in the world of textile upcycling in this captivating conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights. Parikh unravels the intricate threads of sustainability, women’s
Indian textile spinning has modern machineries and very good work practices to produce good quality cost-effective high-quality yarn, says Kiran Hanchate, in conversation with Henry Dsouza, the Associate Editor of Textile Insights. How has technology in the spinning industry evolved over two decades and what kind of impact did it have on productivity and quality? […]
If we are too afraid of taking risks, we may miss out on opportunities to innovate and grow. By playing it safe and attempting to insure our finances, we lose our cutting edge. An Anecdote “I think you are making a mess over there in your mills! It seems you are wasting your time and […]
In a testament to their unwavering commitment to the global textile industry and sustainability initiatives, Birla Cellulose is delighted to announce their participation in Bharat Tex, to be held in New Delhi from February 26-29, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam. This participation underscores Birla Cellulose’s dedication to fostering innovation, collaboration, and
In the 2023-24 season, Mexico’s cotton consumption is anticipated to hit a low of 1.6 million bales, marking the second-lowest level in nearly three decades. This downward trend is attributed to intense competition from Chinese textile imports, macroeconomic factors and reduced demand for cotton products from both U.S. and domestic consumers. Over the past five […]





















