Sustainability

Greenpeace: Fast Fashion Pollutes Ghana

Textile Insights September 19, 2024

A new report by Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace Germany, titled “Fast Fashion, Slow Poison: The Toxic Textile Crisis in Ghana,” has highlighted the severe environmental and public health impacts of discarded clothing from the Global North on Ghana. The report reveals that the influx of fast

Machinery

Moving Forward, Forging Ahead: CHTC Fong’s

Textile Insights September 18, 2024

CHTC Fong’s Group is pleased to invite global customers to attend the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 Textile Machinery Exhibition, to be held from October 14 to 18 at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event aims to provide a platform for global textile machinery manufacturers and professionals in the textile industry to […]

Product Launch & Innovation

Birla Cellulose’s Innovative Product Excel Blends In 100% Cotton Open End Yarn

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

Birla Cellulose, a pioneer in sustainable textile solutions, is revolutionizing the perception of Open End (OE) yarn with its groundbreaking product, Excel. Contrary to the prevailing belief that OE yarn is only suitable for low-end applications using cotton waste, Birla Cellulose has unlocked the true potential of OE yarn, particularly in home textile business and […]

Corporates

Hyosung TNC Collaborates With Ambercycle To Introduce Circular Polyester In South Korea

June 13, 2024

Hyosung TNC, a global leader in sustainable textile solutions, has teamed up with Ambercycle, a prominent material science company, to pioneer the integration of textile-to-textile circular polyester into South Korea’s supply chains. This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to fostering a circular textile ecosystem by repurposing end-of-life

Machinery

A.T.E. Transforms Textile Industry With Sustainable Automation

March 27, 2024

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

Sustainability

Recycled Fibres: Machinery And Services Promoting Circular Practices

March 10, 2024

Swiss manufacturers are at the forefront of providing tailor-made solutions for achieving circularity in textile production. With an increasing demand from end-users for recycled materials in textile products, innovation is driving the industry forward. Despite the technical and economic challenges faced by yarn and fabric producers using recycled resources, members of the

Sustainability

Cycora Material Validates Ambercycle’s Sustainability Mission

March 10, 2024

The European Centre for Innovative Textiles (CETI), a leading research centre in textiles located in France, has confirmed that the circular material Cycora is comparable to virgin materials and exceeds the quality standards of recycled materials. Cycora, a groundbreaking regenerated material, meets the spinnability standards of virgin materials and surpasses other

Corporates

Sonovia & Avco Chemicals Unite For Sustainable Indigo Revolution

December 24, 2023

Sonovia has partnered with Avco to revolutionize indigo dye production, pioneering eco-friendly solutions for the fashion industry. In a major stride towards sustainable textile solutions, Sonovia unveiled a transformative collaboration with Avco, a global leader in textile processing chemicals, aimed at revolutionizing indigo dye production. This strategic partnership,

Event

ITME Africa 2023: A Milestone Event For Textile Business Expansion Into Africa

November 24, 2023

If you are in the textile business, this is an event to watch out for, especially if you wish to connect with the Kenyan textile industry and the rest of the African nations. It is the first time hosted in Nairobi, making this Textile Technology & Engineering sector-specific international business event a crucial platform for […]