DBL Group has announced the opening of the inaugural Levi’s store in Bangladesh. DBL Lifestyles Ltd, the retail arm of DBL Group, unveiled the premier destination for Levi’s enthusiasts at Banani Road 11. This momentous occasion marks a pivotal step in expanding Levi’s presence within
Turkey is going to emerge as the fifth largest exporter as well as consumer of cotton in cotton marketing year 2023-24. According to a latest United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report, Turkish cotton exports have doubled in the past two years to the highest level in nearly 50 years. This is mainly because domestic […]
Textiles and apparels containing per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) also called ‘forever chemicals’ could soon face tight restrictions or bans in France. The first draft of a bill banning certain products containing the harmful chemicals was approved unanimously by French MP’s earlier this week. It particularly targets the manufacture, import and sale of textiles,
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 US jobs. Two of DHS’s agencies, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), will further enhance their work together to safeguard […]
Producer of Nylon 6.6 Nilit, and owner of the Sensil brand has introduced Sensil Flow, a new approach to Nylon 6.6 circularity that reduces environmental impact. “Sensil Flow enables yarn, fabric, and, ultimately, apparel recycling to eliminate waste and further reduce apparel’s environmental impact,” the Israeli company said in a press release. “Sensil Flow is […]
Epson has launched two new industrial SureColor F-Series dye-sublimation printers engineered to achieve both industrial reliability and round-the-clock productivity at a low total cost of ownership. “The new models, the SureColor F11070 and SureColor F11070H, are highly productive printers that offer an optional large roll media unwinder,” Epson said in a press release.
The latest International Textile Machinery Federation (ITMF) global textile industry survey conducted in March 2024 reveals a textile business climate with signs of cautious optimism amidst ongoing challenges. “Despite a slight recovery in the business environment from November 2023 to January 2024, the overall situation remained dire in March 2024, underscoring the
The Indonesian Fiber and Filament Yarn Producers Association (APSyFI) assessed that the textile and apparel industry is on the path of a recovery trend, although it is not yet significant. APSyFI Chairman Redma Gita Wirawasta said that this has happened after the publication of a regulation which took effect from March 10 and which regulates […]
A study informed that global apparel exports are expected to grow to $1,121 billion by 2030, from $953 billion in 2022. Of this, around 60 percent are projected to be manmade fibre (MMF) apparels by 2030. “Around 50 percent of the $953 billion in worldwide apparel exports were MMF-based in 2022, 37 percent were in […]
In order to control exports of sub-standard textile products and bolster India’s reputation in the global market, the Union Textiles Ministry is planning a significant upgrade of its testing infrastructure. “The move comes amid concerns that poor-quality pashmina shawls and silk exports have been hurting the country’s image as a reliable supplier,” Mint






















