ZDHC has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from textile, apparel, footwear and leather manufacturing, describing the chemicals as one of the industry’s most significant sustainability challenges. The organisation said
Most Manufacturers Today Are Prioritizing Reductions In Energy, Chemicals And Water: Dr Gurudas Aras
At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, the textile machinery sector came alive with innovative technologies, sustainable solutions and industry-first innovations. Dr. Gurudas Aras shared his observations on the highlights, trends and future prospects of the industry as showcased at the event. “My majority of time went in the processing halls, where I observed some truly […]
The Philippine textile industry could establish a strong foothold in the European Union (EU) market by embracing sustainability and complying with emerging environmental regulations, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DoST). “We noticed that in some countries, their textile processing uses more chemicals and is therefore harmful to the environment,”
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of the ITMF Start-up Award 2025, who will present their innovative business models at the ITMF & IAF Conference 2025, scheduled for 24–25 October in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, co-hosted by the Indonesia Textile Industry Association (API). The ITMF Start-up Awards aim to provide emerging
Setting New Industry Benchmarks with Advanced Technology and Proven Performance India’s digital textile printing market is experiencing unprecedented growth, valued at US$ 466.7 million in 2024 and projected to reach US$ 1.134 billion by 2030 with an impressive 16.4% CAGR. At the forefront of this transformation stands Orange O Tec Pvt. Ltd., whose Colorix FabPro
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector has further cemented its position as the world leader in green apparel manufacturing, with five more factories earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). This latest addition brings the total number of LEED-certified garment factories in the
The foremost challenge faced by textile manufacturers is to continue producing high-quality products while simultaneously lowering manufacturing costs and moving to more sustainable processes. Many businesses are, therefore, investing in cutting-edge technologies to reduce waste, increase production efficiency, optimize inventory, and trim utility use. Automation and


















