Switzerland which introduced a policy to allow tariff-free entry for all industrial goods from all countries has negated India’s gains from the negotiations for a European Free Trade Association (EFTA) free trade agreement. Switzerland’s decision that took effect from January 1, 2024 resulted
Three global fashion companies have agreed to collectively pay US $420,593 to compensate apparel workers in Mauritius after the publication of an undercover investigation report into labour rights abuse. The three companies include PVH, owner of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein; Second Clothing and UK based brand Barbour. Transparentem, a US non-profit organisation
According to Future Market Insights report, the digital textile printing market, valued at US$ 2.71 billion in 2023, is on a trajectory for remarkable growth, projecting an annual increase of 12.2 per cent. By 2033, it is anticipated to reach a staggering US$ 8.55 billion. This surge is attributed to technological advancements, increased customization demands […]
The air in the spinning mill, usually alive with the rhythmic hum of machinery, seemed suddenly crackled with tension. The centralised QAD in-charge for our group of textiles stormed into my room. His eyebrows seemed perpetually furrowed like a disapproving schoolmaster. His voice was more like a throaty growl, as if to convey some frustration […]
Transforming Textiles AB, led by innovator Sara Rosberg, announced the launch of Sense-Tex, a pioneering fabric and yarn technology that harmonizes fashion, advanced functionality and sustainability. This new textile innovation aims to offer consumers an exceptional experience, blending style with smart technology and environmental consciousness. Fabric of the Future
The Indian Textile industry witnessed major challenges in 2023 due to fluctuating cotton prices, diminishing demand, capacity under-utilization and dumping of imported fabrics and garments from China and Bangladesh. Gurudas Aras takes an overview of the industry scenario in 2023 and what needs to be done to pull the industry out of the quagmire in […]
Support from government is expected for addressing inverted tax structure issue and creating a level playing field in respect of levies on input RM materials for fibre making. This will help VSF value chain to compete in domestic market and also help India to grow its share in the international market, says ManMohan Singh How […]
Indian market is looking for salt-free dyeing technology for knit fabric dyeing, says S. Rajendran, Sr. VP, Businees Head – Textile Engineering Group (Processing & Accessories) & Zonal Head – South India, A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. How would you describe your overall experience at ITMA Asia + CITME? Looking at the current business situation, I […]
Five years ago, workers from regions as distant as Gansu and Qinghai flocked eastward to Guangdong’s Pearl River Delta, lured by the promise of lucrative wages in the booming garment factories. It was a time when a skilled sewer could earn more than a university graduate. Fast forward to today, and the scenario has drastically […]
International Textile Manufacturer Federation (ITMF) has published its International Textile Industry Statistics (ITIS) on productive capacity and raw materials consumption in the short-staple organized (spinning mill) sector in virtually all textile producing countries in the world. The global number of installed short-staple spindles has grown from 225 million units in





















