The import duty of 11 percent imposed by India on cotton imports has had an impact on shipments of Supima cotton to India. This was stated by Marc Lewkowitz, CEO of Supima who was in Coimbatore to take part in the Cotton Day 2023 programme, organised by Cotton USA. “The duty is a disincentive
If sanctions are imposed by the US on Bangladesh, it would be mainly due to political reasons as against those related to labour issues, was the common concurrence of speakers at a seminar. “The countries that speak about sanctions have ratified just two of the primary International Labour Organisation (ILO) norms, as against eight by […]
The Pakistan textile industry has submitted an ambitious plan to the government to achieve a US $50 billion export target in textile and apparel exports. The industry has submitted a list of recommendations for removing barriers and providing incentives to reach the target to the Export Advisory Council for Textiles. In a presentation, the industry […]
From blankets to towels, clothing to upholstery, humans are in constant contact with textiles throughout their lives. Textiles, serving purposes of warmth, comfort and aesthetics, are now evolving into electronic textiles, or e-textiles, ushering in exciting new functionalities. This technology has come a long way since the commercialization of heated blankets in the 1960s
X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC, leaders in colour science and technology, unveiled Textile Color Hub, a groundbreaking solution to make digital colour specification more efficient, achievable, compliant and sustainable across the design to production workflow. According to the company, for most textile brands, colour specification is a painstaking and subjective process. In a
Türkiye’s textile and apparel industry stands as a global leader, known for its historical significance and modern competitiveness. Türkiye’s textile and apparel sector boasts a diverse and extensive production capability that covers the entire value chain. From manufacturing textiles and yarns to producing ready-made garments and home textiles, Turkish
The digital textile printing market is experiencing robust growth globally, with India being a key player in the Asia-Pacific region. The Indian digital printing market is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR of 13% between 2023 and 2033, fueled by the robust performance of the textile sector and the presence of well-established textile mill […]
Better Cotton has announced the launch of a groundbreaking programme in Côte d’Ivoire, demonstrating its dedication to supporting 200,000 local cotton farmers in the initial five years. This innovative initiative at the field level will provide essential training and resources to farming communities throughout the nation, marking a significant stride towards
In the latest report on the 2023-24 US cotton balance sheet, there is a marginal decrease in consumption, but a noticeable uptick in production and ending stocks. Production saw a rise of 273,000 bales, reaching 13.1 million bales, with lower output in Texas offset by increases elsewhere. Domestic mill use saw a decrease of 100,000 […]
It is crucial to consider not just the end result, but also the journey we take to get there, avers Murugan Santhanam and takes a look at some of the sustainable material revolution happening in the textile industry The idiom “the ends justify the means” indicates about a situation in which the final aim is […]





















