In 2022, the European Union’s garment imports from the world climbed 20.97 percent to reach US $103.09 billion as against $85.23 billion in 2021 and which stood at $90.53 billion in 2018. Quoting EUROSTAT statistics, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA) said
Difficulties in the Pakistani textile industry, which accounts for 60 percent of Pakistan’s overall exports has been seriously affected by multiple factors in the last few years. They include the Covid-19 pandemic, slowdown in orders from the US and the EU, rise in energy costs, critical state of the economy and months of political chaos […]
Italian textile finishing machinery manufacturer Biancalani met more than 300 buyers at ITMA 2023 and exhibited with the motto ‘We are open’. Potential and existing customers visited its stall from all over the world, and in order of interest the main countries were, India, Turkey, Pakistan, Brazil, Italy, Egypt and the United States. The company […]
The UN Climate Change’s Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action has released two reports which aims to help the fashion industry reduce their carbon footprint. The two reports will help better understand on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from raw material extraction, production and processing, which for some companies is the most carbon-intensive part […]
Ramina S.r.l., an Italian company, is rapidly establishing itself as a leading manufacturer in the nonwoven industry, specializing in spunbond, meltblown, and composite lines. Renowned for excellence, Ramina offers top-notch equipment for individual machines and complete turnkey plants. Their diverse solutions cater to a wide range of applications, including hygiene
In a significant move to empower and support handicraft artisans, the Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles (MoT), has launched a pioneering initiative to provide Aadhar-linked Pehchan cards to 31.14 lakh artisans across the country. The move aims to streamline the identification process and enable artisans to access various government
Better cotton has announced an update to the better cotton claims framework – the set of guidelines which establishes guidance and rules to ensure that members can make claims about their commitments to better cotton in a credible and positive way. The update, version 3.1, simplifies the document for improved usability, including a quick reference […]
A.T.E. Enterprises, a leading engineering solutions provider, recently organized an enriching training programme, Learnshop 2023, at U Rivergate, Karjat. The programme, held for some of its business groups, including Customer Support Group (CSG), ETP, Automation and Fabric Forming, witnessed a gathering of 61 participants, including faculties. Learnshop 2023 covered an
Polytex Technologies has achieved ISO 14001 certification, a significant milestone in its dedication to sustainability. The certification recognizes Polytex’s successful implementation and upkeep of effective environmental management systems, confirming its adherence to international standards. Organizations opting for Polytex solutions are choosing an eco-friendly
A delegation representing the Uzbekistan Textile and Garment Industry Association (UZTEXTILEPROM) visited the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on August 1 to discuss potential avenues for collaboration in the apparel and textile sector. The meeting, held at BGMEA headquarters, was attended by prominent members of both organizations,





















