In a landmark presentation at the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Forum, Valérie Boiten of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlined the crucial role of EPR in transitioning to a circular economy for textiles. Boiten emphasized the urgent need for a systemic shift in textile management,
In a bid to address the mounting environmental challenges posed by the textile industry, the 2024 Garson & Shaw report highlights the critical need for substantial changes. The report highlights the burgeoning market for used textiles and the pivotal role of circularity in mitigating environmental impact. The textile industry’s rapid growth is paralleled by escalating
The Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills Association (TASMA) has appealed to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) not to divert unsold cotton stocks to traders. In a letter reported by The Hindu, TASMA President AP Appukutti emphasized the resurgence of spinning mills due to increased garment orders and expressed confidence in procuring CCI’s cotton by August’s […]
President Joko Widodo’s government has decided to impose safeguard import duties and anti-dumping measures on textiles, responding to severe challenges in the domestic industry. This move comes after reports of numerous closures of textile companies, resulting in approximately 150,000 job losses. Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan announced the decision following a
Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Limited (UMPESL), a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Voltas Limited, a TATA Enterprise, announced that it has entered into an agreement for the marketing and sales of humidification plants from the reputed Indian manufacturer, Draft-Air India Pvt. Ltd. This cooperation is expected to strengthen both UMPESL’s and Draft-Air’s
The Indian government has decided to extend the timeline for setting up facilities under its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme from two years to over three years. This adjustment aims to improve the scheme’s effectiveness in boosting India’s textile exports, which saw a decline of 11.69% from $16.24 billion in 2018 to $14.34 billion in […]
Sedo Treepoint has announced the successful completion of a significant project for Kudu Knit Process Pvt. Ltd., at their fabric dyeing plant in Ludhiana, India. Kudu Knit, renowned in India’s textile industry for its advanced technological infrastructure and operational excellence, partnered with Sedo to enhance their manufacturing capabilities and digital
Bluesign Technologies has achieved a significant milestone by listing 25,000 chemical products in its esteemed bluesign® FINDER. Each product listed in the bluesign® FINDER is bluesign® APPROVED, signifying adherence to rigorous standards of sustainable chemistry and compliance with Restricted Substances List (RSL) requirements. This commitment ensures cleaner production
Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers, announced a significant development: its main shareholder, B&C Group, has signed a long-term partnership with Brazilian pulp producer Suzano S/A. Under this agreement, Suzano S/A will acquire a 15 percent stake in Lenzing AG from B&C Group. Suzano, headquartered in Sao Paulo and recognized as the
Vahdet Group is known for its 36 years of experience in circular knitting machine spare parts. Vahdet has ventured into manufacturing its own machines over the past three years, emphasizing European quality standards. In a recent conversation, Muhammet Mustafa Sahin, Project Engineer at Vahdet Tekstil Makina, dwelt on the remarkable advancements and strategic growth of