The French Ministry of the Environment has submitted a proposal to the European Union Parliament to ban export of used clothing. This step was taken as part of the government’s increasingly urgent efforts to tackle the worsening textile waste problem. According to United Nations (UN)
Vietnamese imports of yarn stood at 6.13 million tons in February 2024, a year-on-year decline of 1.71 percent and a massive month-on-month decrease of 42.5 percent “Vietnam exported yarn totaling to 120,200 tons in the same month, a year-on-year increase of 10.83 percent, but a month-on-month decline of 25.73 percent,” statistics of Vietnam Customs informed. […]
Saurer and Shanghai Digital Intelligence World Industrial Technology Group Co., Ltd. (DIW) sealed a collaboration pact for a top-tier textile machinery venture on March 7, valued at over 1.2 billion yuan (approximately 153 million euros). During the signing ceremony, Liu Yiming, the President of DIW said, “DIW has established four major intelligent industrial parks,
In a bid to regulate imports and protect domestic manufacturers, the Central government has announced the imposition of a minimum import price on certain categories of synthetic knitted fabrics. The decision, made under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and in accordance with the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, aims to ensure a level […]
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) elected its new board of directors for the 2024-2026 term on March 14, with S M Mannan Kochi, Chairman of Seha Design Ltd, assuming the role of President. The new board is poised to assume responsibility following the conclusion of the current board’s term on April 6, […]
Kulin Lalbhai, the Executive Director of Arvind Ltd, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat State Council for the term 2024-25. In his role at Arvind Ltd, Kulin Lalbhai has been driving innovative initiatives within the group’s consumer businesses. He has played a pivotal role in the establishment […]
Infinited Fiber Company concludes a €40 million development financing round, drawing significant investments from newcomers Inditex, TTY Management, Youngone, and Goldwin, alongside existing backers. New investors include Inditex Group, TTY Management B.V., Youngone (YOH CVC Fund 1 Limited Partnership), and Goldwin (GOLDWIN Play Earth Fund Investment Limited Partnership),
In a bid to bolster its economic growth and enhance its contribution to India’s export sector, the Government of Bihar has unveiled the Bihar Export Promotion Policy 2024. This comprehensive policy aims to harness the state’s untapped potential and provide a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, thereby attracting both domestic and international
Trimco Group, Kezzler, and Tomra Textiles have joined forces to develop a pioneering community, FASHION360, to help support the fashion industry’s sustainability journey and transition to circularity. With an aim of making fashion more sustainable, FASHION 360 aims to create a global community of fashion industry professionals for sharing knowledge and expertise through
The inaugural Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) hosted 409 exhibitors from 17 countries and attracted 17,262 visitors from 55 countries. Spanning 15,000 sq. metres of exhibition space in two halls, the fair reflected the latest trends and innovations in fibres, yarns, fabrics, garments, home textiles, technical textiles






















