PDS Limited, a global fashion solutions company, is focused on expanding its portfolio with customized offerings, including sourcing as a service and brand management. In line with its strategy of adding value-accruing solutions to its offerings, it is pleased to announce that its UK-based
In 2022, the global knitting machinery import market saw significant growth, with imports rising by 7.43% to reach US$ 2716.36 million. Among the various knitting machinery categories, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings and related machines dominated the scene, accounting for a substantial US$ 1051.81 million of imports, signifying a remarkable 18.82% growth in 2022. This
The Cavitec high-performance portfolio of coating, laminating, and impregnating solutions is now extended with the launch of a two-in-one machine featuring rapid switching between rotogravure and full-surface coating. The technological superiority of the new Cavimelt Pro, based on hotmelt adhesive application, delivers bonding performance that meets the highest
The Indian garment sector may get a boost from the recently announced PM Vishwakarma Yojna as it offers several benefits, suitable for specific needs of skilled artisans working in the clothing industry. The Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) welcomed the Vishwakarma Yojna and called it a momentous step that will bring […]
US retail sales in August accelerated much faster than expected, strengthened by strong garment sales and a recovery in gasoline station sales. According to US Census Bureau data, petrol fuel pumps recorded the highest monthly rise in sales among major retail categories growing 5.2 percent month on month. “While sales of apparel and clothing accessories […]
Tiruppur based garment exporters have suggested forming a tripartite committee made up of garment units, yarn mills and the state government to review and fix yarn prices for a three-month period, in a bid to overcome fluctuation of yarn prices. “Unstable cotton yarn prices are derailing deals of many garment units. While cotton prices change […]
Bangladesh which has 202 green certified garment factories tops the list with the maximum number of green certified apparel factories among all countries in the world Bangladesh is currently the second largest worldwide apparel exporter which totaled $45 billion in the previous fiscal ending June 30, 2023. “Additionally, the South Asian country which has a […]
The recently concluded Dornbirn GFC 2023 was a huge success as it saw participation of more than 550 delegates from over 30 countries and included 125 presentations on various topics. The main presentation topics were on fibre innovation, recycling; circular economy, sustainability, nonwovens, technical textiles, sports and apparel were presented. “We see new strategic
In the current scenario, PET bottle flakes are being extensively converted into fiber in India. The journey began with a capacity of 20 TPD approx. and has now escalated to a range of 80 to 100 TPD for solid fiber production. Numerous cotton/polyester spinning companies are now taking the initiative to establish polyester recycling fiber […]
Wearable textile-based device delivers complex, on-the-go haptic input Wearable textile-based devices have the potential to revolutionize how we interact with technology by utilizing our sense of touch, a largely untapped sensory resource. Researchers at Rice University have developed a novel wearable device that integrates haptic feedback into textiles, offering a more





















