Karl Mayer Group, Südwolle Group and another player in the natural fibres sector will together explore the possibilities of using merino wool for warp knitting technology. “The project was triggered by the increasing market demand for textiles made from sustainable and environmentally friendly
The Indian Ministry of Textiles will soon rollout ‘India Size’, which aims to arrive at a standard Indian Size for the ready-to-wear garment industry. Textiles Secretary Rachna Shah revealed this to PTI on the sidelines of the 6th edition of FICCI organised National Conclave on Standards & Regulations for Technical Textiles. India Size is an […]
A glimmer of hope shines on the horizon for the Indian textile dyes industry in the second half of fiscal 2023-24, on an anticipated revival in demand from the textile industry and stabilisation of input prices, which could bolster the industry’s performance. According to a CareEdge Ratings report, the domestic dye, dye intermediates and pigments […]
Vietnamese garment exports declined 17.6 percent from a year ago period to US $18.6 billion in the first six months of 2023, mainly due to the global slowdown. According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), the country had set an ambitious target of $40 billion for 2023. The average monthly wage for workers […]
The global technical textiles market is around US $260 billion and it is expected to increase to $325 billion by 2025-26, while the Indian technical textiles industry which is around $22 billion will soar to $40-50 billion over the next five years. This was informed by Textiles Secretary Rachana Shah while addressing the 6th edition […]
Tamil Nadu based MSME spinning mills which had stopped production from July 10 have restarted production and sale of cotton yarn. The South India Spinners Association (SISPA) and the India Spinning Mill Owners Association (ISMA) urged their members to resume production following a meeting with the state government ministers. These two associations along with other […]
Better Cotton and Cotton Egypt Association (CEA) have announced a new strategic partnership to expand the Better Cotton program in Egypt. This collaboration aims to further enhance the sustainability and quality of Egyptian cotton production while ensuring fair working conditions for farmers, while CEA is an organisation responsible for promoting and protecting Egyptian
ZDHC and OEKO-TEX have joined forces to enhance sustainable chemical management and cleaner chemistry principles in the textile, garment, leather and footwear industry. The aim is to empower these industries to improve its environmental impact by optimising industry guidelines and solutions through collaborative efforts. The partnership seeks to drive sustainability while
CottonWorks Virtual Showroom is an online experience, allowing users to discover the power of cotton through an immersive, cutting-edge platform that showcases the latest in cotton fashion trends and inspiration. “The CottonWorks Virtual Showroom is an interactive digital space that is designed to inspire and educate the fashion industry about the endless possibilities
Tim Ayres, Australia’s Assistant Trade Minister gave an assurance that duty free access for Bangladeshi garments would continue, even after the country loses the perks of its least developed country (LDC) status in 2026. The Minister said this while meeting a delegation of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh’s high





















