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Philippine Garment Exports Forecast To Grow 2% In 2024

Textile Insights December 19, 2023

Philippines exports of clothing are expected to grow 2 percent in 2024 and reach US 1.33 billion. “The garment export industry needs to expand to newer markets to boost growth,” a statement from the Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP) informed. FOBAP President Robert Young

Machinery

23 Italian Textile Machinery Firms Exhibiting At Colombiatex

Textile Insights December 18, 2023

Italian textile machinery manufacturers will be participating at the upcoming edition of Colombiatex, taking place in Medellin from January 23-25, 2024. 23 Italian manufacturers of textile machinery will be present in a pavilion organised by the Italian Trade Agency and the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT). These include Btsr, Color Service,

Industry

UP Govt Selling Off Land Of Closed State-Owned Textile Mills

Textile Insights December 18, 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government is acquiring land of several state-owned closed textile mills in various districts, which will be sold off to investors. Cumulatively, the land of these textile mills are estimated to be over 1,000 acres, owned by UP Cooperative Spinning Mills Federation, UP State Textile Corporation, UP State Spinning Company, etc. “These closed […]

Cotton

Genetically Modified Cotton Grows Better In Space Than On Earth

Textile Insights December 18, 2023

Research by a team from University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) has revealed that cotton, especially the genetically modified variety, grew better in space than on earth. Researchers leveraged microgravity to pinpoint new genetic avenues that may unlock future sustainable, resilient crops. However, the research team is in the process of unveiling the mystery behind why

Industry

UN & Hirdaramani Apparel Project To Support 100 SL Families

Textile Insights December 18, 2023

Hirdaramani Apparel and the Lacoste Foundation have come together through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for an integrated backyard poultry and market development project which will support over 100 Sri Lankan families. The vision is to promote socio-economic recovery and food security and address its multidimensional vulnerabilities. To signify the

Sustainability

Knitwear Hub Tiruppur Takes Rapid Strides In Turning Green

Textile Insights December 18, 2023

India’s biggest knitwear textile cluster is taking rapid strides in offering sustainably produced garments and so, Tiruppur garment makers plan to supply atleast 28-30 percent of garments made from recycled textiles in the near future. The European Union has set stringent sustainable goals for European garment brands, due to which a flurry of activity is […]

Sustainability

Bangla Garment Factory Crowned As World’s Top LEED Certified

Textile Insights December 18, 2023

Bangladeshi garment factory SM Sourcing Ltd has been crowned as the world’s top LEED Green Factory ranking, by bagging an inspiring score of 106 out of a possible 110. Earlier this ranking was held by another Bangladesh garment manufacturing plant of Green Textiles Ltd with 104 points. The garment industry in Bangladesh has made impressive […]

Corporates

PVH Corp. Announces Two New Leadership Appointments

December 17, 2023

PVH Corp. has appointed Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as the President of Tommy Hilfiger North America, effective January 8, 2024. She will report to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH. Amba Subrahmanyam has been promoted to Chief People Officer at PVH and will join the executive leadership team. Both Hwang-Judiesch and Subrahmanyam will contribute to the global Tommy […]

Corporates

Canada Goose Acquires Paola Confectii Manufacturing’s European Facility

December 17, 2023

Canada Goose has announced the acquisition of the operating assets of Paola Confectii Manufacturing, marking the company’s first European facility. This strategic move aligns with Canada Goose’s Strategic Growth Plan, aiming to expand existing categories and increase year-round relevance. Paola Confectii, based in Romania, has been a trusted partner in

Corporates

Panda Biotech Initiates Commissioning For Largest Hemp Processing Facility

December 17, 2023

Panda Biotech announced the completion of construction for its Panda High Plains Hemp Gin and the initiation of the official commissioning process in early Q4 2023. The 500,000 square feet facility in Wichita Falls, Texas, is set to become one of the largest hemp decortication centres globally. The Panda Hemp Gin will process 10 metric […]

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