The Indian Ministry of Finance via a modified notification has provided custom duty exemption to various varieties of shuttleless weaving looms and their components. The looms which have been granted custom duty exemption include shuttleless rapier looms, shuttleless waterjet looms, and
Birla Cellulose, a producer of sustainably focused cellulose fibres, has launched Birla Viscose Ecosoft, a new variant of viscose, made exclusively from bamboo pulp. “Bamboo is amongst the fastest growing species, with some varieties reaching maturity in 4-6 months. It is widely considered less resource intensive to cultivate versus other natural fibres and hence
Banana Republic, a lifestyle brand in the Gap Inc., portfolio known for delivering timeless ready-to-wear styles with a focus on the finest quality and fabrics, celebrates the launch of BR Home. This new business marks a milestone in the brand’s transformation as a leading destination for the modern explorer. The BR Home collection, expanding across […]
Contributing to the mattress production sector, which has a potential worth of 40 billion dollars and employs around 25 thousand people, the Turkish mattress industry holds the 14th position in the global production and export rankings. In the broader bed sub-industry sector in Turkey, production is expected to reach 4 billion dollars by the end […]
In a remarkable recognition of dedication and contribution to the textile industry, Rahul Bhajekar, Managing Director at Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has been bestowed with the prestigious “Shri J. J. Randeri Service Memento” by the Textile Association of India (TAI) for the year 2022-23. This esteemed accolade underscores Bhajekar’s unwavering
In a significant development, Anupam Rasayan India Ltd, a prominent player in the chemical industry, has announced the appointment of Gopal Agrawal as their newly appointed CEO. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to fostering growth and expanding its global footprint. Agrawal brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record […]
G-Star RAW and WHP Global, one of the fastest-growing global brand management firms in the world, announced an agreement where WHP Global will acquire a majority interest in the G-Star RAW® brand, setting the stage for further global growth and expansion. Under the terms of the agreement, the existing G-Star shareholders, including founder Jos van […]
Nexgen Packaging, a global leader in retail, apparel, and footwear packaging, is excited to announce the appointment of Kevin DeSpain as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas. In this new role, DeSpain will oversee sales and data integration teams in the Americas and lead sales and customer service teams in Asia. He joins […]
Reitmans (Canada) Limited announced the appointment of Andrea Limbardi to the Company’s Board of Directors. Limbardi’s appointment to the Board follows her concurrent appointment as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Limbardi was previously President at Indigo, Canada’s leading book and lifestyle retailer where she was responsible
The 8th Edition of Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) wrapped up on August 23 in Toronto, with presence over 200 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions. “Over 2,000 visitors too turned up, made up of sourcing professionals, garment brands and retailers, business owners, CEO’s, designers and others,” a ATSC press release said. The Canadian Apparel […]





















