Karl Mayer dispatched the first knitting machine to Georg+Otto Friedrich, a leading producer of warp-knitted digital printing fabrics and technical textiles in September 1948. As a token of its solidarity, Georg+Otto Friedrich has donated an old treasure, the seventh machine built by Karl Mayer
The entire textile value chain is running on minimum levels of orders and as long as brands and retailers do not increase orders, the entire textile value chain will continue to struggle. This was the analysis of the International Textile Machinery Federation’s (ITMF) Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) conducted in the middle of September 2023. […]
In a significant development, Bluesign Technologies AG has announced the inclusion of RevolutionRace, one of Scandinavia’s foremost and rapidly expanding outdoor brands, as a Bluesign System Partner. RevolutionRace, a company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021, is renowned for its commitment to the ethos that ‘Nature is our playground’, delivering
Fineotex Chemical Ltd has recently announced the accreditation of its laboratory by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). This accreditation underscores Fineotex’s steadfast commitment to advancing sustainability and aligning with universally accepted standards within the textile industry and manufacturing sector. It is a
Speaking at the 118th PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) Annual Session 2023, Riju Jhunjhunwala, CMD, RSWM Ltd. emphasised on the need to upskill textile workers to meet the US $100 billion export goal by 2030. “Established companies are now dedicating more time to ensure skill development for all their employees. This is crucial […]
World Football Body FIFA said the World Cotton Day celebrated on October 4, has a special significance for FIFA as it continues working with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to explore how football can help small farmers, many of them women, in the Cotton 4 (plus) countries in Africa. Last year, FIFA signed a Memorandum […]
A milestone in Pakistan’s cotton sector was reached as cotton arrivals for the year 2023 exceeded expectations, demonstrating remarkable growth in cotton production. Cotton arrivals as of September 30, 2023, soared to an impressive 5.0 million bales, representing an astounding 71 percent year-on-year growth. This accomplishment comes in the backdrop of the resilience and
Reliance Brands through its wholly owned UK subsidiary RBUK has entered into a joint venture with UK-based Superdry PLC. The JV will acquire Superdry’s intellectual property assets for India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. RBUK will own 76 percent and Superdry the rest of the JV entity and the consideration for the IP is £40 million. […]
Owner of iconic denim brands Lee and Wrangler, Kontoor Brands has surpassed its 2025 water savings goal of saving over 10 billion litres of freshwater since 2008, two years ahead of schedule. The goal was reached under an accelerated timeline due to Kontoor’s focus on the implementation of the organisation’s Indigood Program. The Indigood Program […]
RadiciGroup has launched Radilon Chill-fit, a highly functional nylon yarn capable of ensuring thermal regulation of the fabric without the need for additional treatments at Performance Days. “Radilon Chill-fit provides the wearer with a pleasant feeling of comfort and freshness for an extended period, while offering high protection against UV rays,” the Italian producer





















