RSWM Ltd, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching its comprehensive Sustainability Report at the 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit, organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The report was unveiled by Pabitra Margherita,
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of the ITMF Awards 2024 in two distinct categories: ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award and the ITMF International Collaboration Award. The award recipients will present their groundbreaking projects at the ITMF & IAF Conference 2024, scheduled to take place from September 8-10,
A recent study reveals that Bangladesh is losing out on $5 billion in potential annual export revenue due to a lack of policies for recycling post-industrial textile waste, known as jhut. The report, “Regulatory Framework to Enable Recycling of Post-Industrial Waste (Jhut) for the RMG Industry in Bangladesh,” stresses the need for a circular economy […]
Canada is ramping up its initiatives to tackle plastic waste and pollution in the textile and apparel industry. Textiles are the fifth-largest category of plastic waste in Canadian landfills, prompting the government to prioritize keeping these materials in the economy and out of the environment. On July 4, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate […]
Highlights of the industry recommendations: Removal of import duty from all varieties of cotton Increase the BCD on MMF yarn from the present 5% to 10%. Exempt varieties of textile raw material (fibre and yarn) which are not available domestically from the scope of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) Statutory/regulatory measures to curb cheap imports of […]
A media roundtable led by Cotton Council International (CCI) highlighted strategic India-US textile trade partnerships, emphasizing US cotton as the favoured choice for Indian spinners. On June 19, the “COTTON USA: Weaving Threads of Unity between the U.S. Cotton and Indian Textile Industry” event held in New Delhi, delved deeper into this collaboration. India’s textile
By leveraging the efforts of Circular Economy Catalysts, the textile industry can significantly reduce its environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future, write Dr P Alli Rani, Director and Dr TKS Lakshmi Priya, Adjunct Faculty at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore The circular economy is a
A media roundtable led by Cotton Council International (CCI) highlighted strategic India-U.S. textile trade partnerships, emphasizing U.S. cotton as the favored choice for Indian spinners. On June 19, in New Delhi, the “COTTON USA™: Weaving Threads of Unity between the U.S. Cotton and Indian Textile Industry” event delved deeper into this collaboration. India’s
The Karl Mayer Group has installed its largest to date photovoltaic system at its headquarters in Obertshausen and this important step towards sustainability was preceded by extensive planning. “With a total output of 2.4 MWp, we will be able to ourselves generate over 35 percent of the total electricity consumption at the site,” Michael Sustelo, […]
Murata Machinery Ltd (Textile Machinery Div.) showcased VORTEX 870 EX at the ITMA Asia exhibition, drawing attention for its excellence since its release. Demonstrations spotlight the spinning of recycled polyester, catering to the rising demand for sustainable practices. One standout feature is the “Core-Color” presented by Muratec, a pioneering proposal for