Cultivated acreage of Chinese sustainably grown cotton has touched 1.2 million acres in Xinjiang province, which accounts for 90 percent of overall Chinese cotton production. The province is projected to produce 170,000 tons of sustainably grown cotton in the 2023-24 season. The sustainable
The Apparel Made Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation will provide industry oriented skill training. This training will be provided to youth, particularly to those in the Tiruppur textile belt and would be provided to 1,000 youth in roles of specialised sewing machine operator […]
Italian yarn manufacturer Marchi & Fildi, among various sustainable measures has been able to reduce water consumption by 57 percent in 2022 as against 2021 and waste water by 19 percent. In the sustainability report for 2022, the yarn manufacturer reported a drop of electric power consumption by 13 percent in 2022 over 2021 and […]
The price of Gujarat grown Shankar-6 variety of cotton on October 25 was Rs 55,800 per candy of 356 kg each as compared to Rs 66,000 per candy a year ago, or down 15.45 percent. Since cotton prices have remained subdued, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has purchased nearly two lakh bales of 170 […]
The Ethiopian Investment Commission recently engaged in a productive discussion with a prominent Indian business delegation spearheaded by the President of the Indian Economic Trade Organization, Dr Asif Iqbal. The 18-member delegation, representing diverse sectors, expressed keen interest in investing across various domains, including manufacturing (pharmaceuticals,
Om Tex Chem now known as Om Tex Silicones has announced the renewal of its prestigious Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification. This reaffirmation underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding products and services while championing environmental responsibility. The renewed GOTS certification serves as a guiding beacon,
Reebok, a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel from the house of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, has announced the opening of its new flagship store in Kammanahalli, Bengaluru. This outlet is set to bring the best of athletic and lifestyle wear to Bengaluru, offering a curated collection for fitness enthusiasts and fashion-forward […]
In a bid to promote the rich handloom sari culture of India and celebrate the country’s “Unity in Diversity,” Union Minister of State for Textiles, Darshana Jardosh, inaugurated the e-registration portal for the Sari Walkathon on 21st November, 2023. The event, scheduled for December 10, 2023, will take place at MMRDA Ground in Mumbai. The […]
Messe Frankfurt India has announced that it is spearheading Bharat Tex 2024. The company is excited to be at the forefront of this collaborative effort and it is gearing up for an event set to epitomize innovation, excellence and a showcase of industry best practices. Bharat Tex 2024, a prominent platform in the textile industry, […]
In a recent board meeting held on November 24, 2023, Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd deliberated on the future prospects of its rPET chips project. The board acknowledged the potential need for further capacity addition based on engagements with customers. Subsequently, the board approved the following proposals, pending regulatory approvals and shareholder consent: Preferential




















