Product Launch & Innovation

Smartwool Launches Second Cut Hike Sock

Smartwool, a manufacturer of Merino wool apparel for active living, announced the release of its first circular sock — the Second Cut™ Hike Sock. This sock delivers the same iconic comfort and performance of the brand’s Original Classic Hike Sock, but is made with repurposed yarn from Smartwool’s Second Cut™ sock takeback program that launched […]
Policies

PM MITRA Park Sites Approved By Government Of India

The Government of India has announced the sites for setting up of 7 PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks for the Textile industry. The Parks will come up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Inspired by the 5F vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister (i.e. […]
Sustainability

Environmental, Social And Governance Task Force In The Textiles Sector Soon Dedicated To Sustainability: Piyush Goyal

An ESG (environmental, social and governance) Task Force in the textiles sector will be created keeping in mind India’s commitment towards sustainability, said Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Commerce and Industry during soft launch of e-commerce website of Ministry of Textiles dedicated to handloom
Product Launch & Innovation

Freudenberg Launches First Biodegradable Fusible Cotton Shirt Interlining Range 46xx

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg) has reached another milestone in the development of sustainable textile solutions: the apparel industry’s first biodegradable fusible cotton shirt interlinings range 46xx. With this innovation, the world’s leading specialist in woven, knitted, weft and nonwoven interlinings reduces its impact on the environment and