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SIMA Hails Exempting BIS Compliance For VSF Imports Under AAS

Textile Insights March 20, 2024

The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) welcomed the Indian government’s decision in exempting BIS compliance for VSF imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme (AAS). In a press release, SIMA Chairman Dr SK Sundararaman appreciated Minister of Textiles Piyush Goyal for permitting the

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Anticipated Recovery In Market Fails To Materialise – Lenzing

Textile Insights November 6, 2023

Manufacturer of cellulose fibres, Lenzing said the anticipated recovery in markets relevant for company has failed to materialise till date. “The continued sharp increase in raw material and energy costs and very subdued demand had a negative impact on us as well as the whole industry,” the Austrian company said in a press release. Revenue […]

Sustainability

Advance Denim Unveils Collection With 50% Recycled Viscose

Textile Insights October 14, 2023

Advance Denim has launched a denim collection featuring Gracell x Circulose viscose made with a 50 percent blend of Circulose pulp. This achievement has been made possible through Grace’s exceptional determination to commercialise viscose with a higher Circulose blend Circulose is the branded dissolving pulp created by Renewcell and is made of 100 percent recycled […]

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Birla Cellulose Launches VSF Fibre with 50% Recycled Content

Textile Insights October 12, 2023

Indian producer of cellulose fibres, Birla Cellulose has launched ‘Circular Fiber Blend’ which has significantly enhanced the proportion of mechanically recycled fibre to 50 percent. “This has been down even while maintaining high-strength yarn, making it ideal for fabric and garment production across diverse categories,” Birla Celluose said in a press release. The

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Lenzing To Hike Output Of Responsible VSF For APAC Region

Textile Insights September 27, 2023

Lenzing will increase production of its responsible viscose fibres of its textile Lenzing Ecovero and nonwoven Veocel brands, for the Asia-Pacific region. The viscose fibres, which are EU Ecolabel 1 certified and produced in Indonesia, will help Lenzing meet the growing demand among environmentally conscious consumers for textile and nonwoven products. Lenzing has

Industry

Indian Viscose Staple Yarn Sector Revenue To Hit All Time

Textile Insights August 4, 2023

Revenue of the Indian viscose staple yarn (VSY) industry will witness a growth of 10-12 percent in the current fiscal and is expected to hit US $2.5 in total revenues or all time high in the current fiscal. A CRISIL Ratings report attributed this growth to continuing of the strong demand from the previous fiscal. […]