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Brands make sustainability inherent to their operations

"Even though in the Global Fashion Agenda, sustainability has been this season’s must have accessory, almost half of fashion industry is yet to take any action on it. The term has been reduced to self-serving market jargon used by brands to perk up sales. As Orsola de Castro, Co-Founder of Fashion Revolution note... Read more

Stäubli’s extensive range attracts visitors at ITMA 2019

"Stäubli presented a wide range of its latest textile machinery at its two booths at ITMA 2019. Additionally, Stäubli solutions for frame and Jacquard weaving were also seen at other booths throughout the weaving hall. Visitors to these booths learned about Stäubli’s vision for Industry 4.0 an... Read more

E-commerce boosts fashion business, AI aiding segment

"At the recent seminar held hosted at the 26th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer, industry leaders discussed latest trends in fashion and how the industry can identify new opportunities in this industry. The seminar was organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Titled "New Retail Era: 'Fashio... Read more

Archroma offers new range of high wet-fast disperse dyes at ITMA 2019

"Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, launched its new Foron® SP-WF, a range of high wet-fast disperse dyes for sportswear and active wear applications, at the ITMA exhibition." Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainab... Read more

African trade to get a boost with the Rules of Origin

"A new report, Economic Development in Africa 2019, by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Rules of origin may have a deep impact on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). As these rules specify the criteria needed to determine the made-in label for a product, they will boost the... Read more

Budget 2019-20: Textiles allocation reduced, FDI norms for single bran…

"Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her maiden budget in Modi 2.0 government. However, the textiles sector seems to have been low on her priority list as the Budget allocation for textiles has been reduced to Rs 5831.48 crore in fiscal 2019-20 from Rs 6,943.26 in the last fiscal. Total textile infrastructure... Read more

Comsat equips Tecmat sectional wrapping machine with EltexEyETM

Comsat is equipping its latest Tecmat sectional warping machine for weaving preparation with the new EltexEyETM yarn tension monitoring system. Unlike yarn tension monitors that are fitted solely on the weft insertion systems of weaving machines, the new Eltex technology is for the warping process prior to weaving &... Read more

The Japan observatory AW to showcase innovative fabrics at Milano Unic…

"The Japan Observatory - a convergence of specially selected Japanese companies in business booths; totaling 30 companies and groups, alongside PR and Trend booths will showcase new trends and an index presenting highlighted fabrics at Milano Unica 2020 AW." The Japan Observatory - a convergence of specially... Read more

8th edition of HGH India inaugurated in Mumbai

"The 8th edition of HGH India 2019, the annual trade show for Home Textiles, Home Décor, Gifts & Houseware in India, was inaugurated by Shantamanu Development Commissioner, Handicrafts along with Arun Roongta, Managing Director of HGH India and other dignitaries from the industry." The 8th edition o... Read more

ROICA™ to display five unique yarn groups at Interfiliere 2019

"ROICA™ - the pioneer of innovative stretch fibers, will display five unique yarns groups under the themes of Heritage, innovation and lifestyle at Interfiliere 2019. The Heritage theme will focus on the ROICA Eco-Smart™ family which offers two new sustainable solutions. The first includes ROICA™... Read more

Cotton consumption to outpace production in 2018-19

"According to the July edition of Cotton, If trends hold, consumption will outpace production by 1 million tonne in 2018/19, with projected totals of 26.7 million tonne and 25.7 million tonne, respectively." According to the July edition of Cotton, If trends hold, consumption will outpace production by 1 milli... Read more

British Wool to sponsor 2019 Shearing & Handling World Championshi…

"British Wool will sponsor the England, Scotland and Wales teams at the 2019 Shearing & Wool Handling World Championships. The Championships, to be held in Le Dorat, France from July 01-07 July, 2019, will see the teams from England, Scotland and Wales face competitors from over 20 countries, up to 300 shearer... Read more

Archroma launches new liquid sulfur blue dye at ITMA 2019

"Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions launched Diresul® Smartdenim Blue, a liquid sulfur blue dye designed to mimic indigo at ITMA 2019. The new product will be the core of Archroma's Indigo Reflection, a coloration system that behaves like indigo, with an ev... Read more

Taiwan presents ‘smart’ machinery at ITMA 2019

"Taiwanese textile companies Pai Lung, Logic Art, AK Dyeing, ACME, CCI Tech, Tai Ho Shing and Taiwan Giu Chun exhibited their intelligent/smart machinery and innovative solutions for the textile industry at ITMA 2019. With the support of TAITRA, these companies showcased Taiwanese cutting-edge technological advancement... Read more

Mayer & Cie. exhibits weft knit machine study at ITMA 2019

"Mayer & Cie. (MCT) is exhibiting weft knitting machine study at this year’s ITMA exhibition. The study will demonstrate a new technique of manufacturing textile fabrics. The long-established German firm is taking a fresh look at a proven procedure, weft knitting, and combining it with circular knitting. Espe... Read more

HGH India unveils ‘Beyond Shapes’ –The Home Fashion Trends for 2019-20

"HGH India 2019, India’s largest trade-show in the home textiles, home décor, houseware and gifts category recently launched ‘Beyond Shapes’ - the latest trends forecast in home fashion and lifestyle at a press conference in Mumbai. The book designed exclusively for trade visitors and professio... Read more

Mall developers to add over 65 mn sq. ft. new space by 2022-end

"According to Anarock's latest retail report TCCx: Redefining the Future of Retail Malls released at the CII North Retail Conclave today in Delhi, the retail sector is riding high on the phenomenal rise of consumerism and renewed interest by institutional investors." According to Anarock's latest retail report... Read more

IWC Schaffhausen names Tom Brady as brand ambassador

"IWC Schaffhausen has appointed athlete Tom Brady as its new brand ambassador. Brady-a world-class athlete is a modern day icon and a connoisseur of haute horlogerie. His collection includes several IWC watches, among them a Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOPGUN Miramar and the iconic Portugieser Perpetual Calendar." ... Read more

European Commission manifesto focuses on circular economy at the globa…

"Moving away from its ‘take-make-waste model, the European Commission is motivating brands to recycle and reuse materials and products. These brands are also being influenced by their consumer perceptions who strongly emphasise on sustainability. A fashion industry report published in May 2019 revealed, two-third... Read more

China’s textile industry in doldrums as demand products decline

"The Sino-US trade war has dealt a heavy blow to the Chinese economy which is on a continuous decline. The textile and garment industry is also facing rough weathers due to the closure of several production units across the country. As official statistics by China Customs reveal, China’s total import and export v... Read more

Uster launches five value modules for Quality Management Platform at I…

ITMA 2019 saw the launch of five ‘Value Modules’ for Uster® Quality Expert from Uster Technologies. These modules give spinners an objective and accurate view of the entire spinning process, leading to higher yields and consistent quality: ‘Managing a textile mill with quality in mind’ in pr... Read more

Lectra redefines 3D virtual prototyping with Modaris® V8R2

"Lectra has launched Modaris® V8R2, the latest version of its patternmaking, grading and prototyping 2D/3D solution. The new version of Modaris, the most widely used modeling solution by leading brands in fashion and apparel, offers greater speed, efficiency and precision in product development. With its powerful 3... Read more

Karl Mayer happy with visitor turnout at ITMA-2019

"Karl Mayer’s diverse exhibition area at ITMA 2019 soon became the industry’s favourite meeting point as nearly 1,000 visitors visited the company’s stand during the first four days of the exhibition. International visitors were impressed by the modern design of the stand and by the concept behind its... Read more

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