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Lenzing redefines Tencel as its flagship brand
The Lenzing Group (Lenzing) has redefined Tencel, as its textile premium brand at the 2018 Fibers & Yarns by Tecoya Group in Mumbai India. The redefining of Tencel brand is a key milestone of Lenzing’s new brand strategy to enhance product brand offerings, foster connection with customer... Read more
Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2018 ready with a power packed agenda
Global Fashion Agenda, organiser of Copenhagen Fashion Summit has unveild the full programme for upcoming edition. It features a line-up of 75 leading voices and discussion topics ranging from robots to #metoo. On May 15-16, 2018, the 6th edition of Copenhagen Fashion Summit will open doors at the... Read more
Recycling clothes catches up in the apparel retail industry
Earth Day once more highlights the importance of buying clothes responsibly. As per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Stats in 1977, clothing accounted for 6.2 per cent of US household spending; now, each households spends half as much (3.1 per cent). Earlier, retailers used to take time to introduce cl... Read more
Textile recycling gaining traction in New York
"In line with various eco-efforts being taking place globally, non-profit organisation Fabscrap has invited clothing brands, designers, tailors and others in New York City to sign up for textile pickup and recycling. The organisation provides reusable bags in two colours – black for proprietary materials and brow... Read more
USTR lists out trade concerns with countries
"The office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2018 National Trade Estimate (NTE) annual report, which highlights the foreign trade barriers American exports face. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Rep., said the President is fully committed to addressing unfair foreign trade barriers through tough enforcemen... Read more
Fashion Access emerges strong a sourcing destination
"The recently concluded Fashion Access and Cashmere World attracted over 10,000 international visitors from 85 countries during the three-days. Around 227 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions including well-known international brands such as Otto Kessler, LSR International, Cerutti – Massimo Cerutti, Simpson ... Read more
Fashion and its growing inclination towards sustainability
"Fashion industry is one of the biggest contributor towards global economy, with an annual worldwide revenue of well over £1 trillion. It aids millions of jobs around the world. A recent study by Global Fashion Agenda and Boston Consulting Group predicts a rise of 63 per cent in overall fashion consumption betwee... Read more
Pakistan’s textile industry regains its old verve
"Pakistan has always been a major textile market for India and the Asian region. Even after decades of political unrest, India is the 4th largest source for Pakistan’s total merchandised imports and second largest for textiles and clothing. Among Pakistan’s overall imports from India textile and clothing ta... Read more
Bespoke Living launch at 5th edition of Heimtextil India and Ambiente …
"Heimtextil India and Ambiente India, touted as India’s premium fairs for home textiles, homeware and interior décor, have launched Bespoke Living, an exclusive product showcase space dedicated to companies dealing with signature collections at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from June 27–29, 2018. With fo... Read more
Bangladesh to become self reliant in textile & apparel
"Grabbing the third spot, Bangladesh is reigning its share in global exports of textile and apparel products. The country’s exports registered a growth of 9 per cent over the last five years to reach $34.4 billion in 2016, while imports have increased at a CAGR of 7 per cent in the same period to reach $10.3 bill... Read more
Technology the way ahead for Bangladesh RMG companies
"The last few decades have brought tremendous growth for ready-made garment (RMG) exports in Bangladesh as a result, in FY 2016-17, exports stood at $28.5 billion. Meanwhile, the country has set an ambitious export target of $50 billion by 2021. And to achieve this, companies need to reinvent themselves to beat the fie... Read more
Grassroot innovations to drive US apparel industry forward
"Grassroot initiatives and pathbreaking strategies are fuelling US President Trump’s agenda of ‘Made in US’. For instance, American Giant has launched its first new product of 2018 the ‘Roughneck Pant’ for men and probably its most challenging to stay true to its Made in American sourcing ... Read more
Demand mapping gets easy with artificial intelligence
"Slowly but surely, Artificial intelligence (AI) is seeping deep into the textile industry production cycles. Till date, several attempts have been made to quantify something as abstract as fashion but all were in vain. Thanks to the fast changing technology landscape, things are finally able to quantify the complexiti... Read more
Indo-US trade relations facing troubled times
"Though India is still growing steadily amid the unexpected US trade proposition, industry might get bruises if the situation doesn’t turn up in India’s favour, fear analysts. President Trump’s recent amendments in trade policy are impacting global economic growth negatively. As counteractive measure,... Read more
Chic Spring edition sees positive business with good order bookings
"The spring edition of CHIC, held from March 14 to 16, 2018 ended on an optimistic note with yet another increase in visitor figures. Held at the National Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai the fair hosted 1,210 exhibitors from 21 countries. Around 112,666 visitors of all business channels were registered at ... Read more
NCTO’s outgoing chairman lays out priority areas for US textile indust…
"The outgoing chairman of National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers, William V ‘Bill’ McCrary Jr. delivered the trade association’s 2018 State of the US Textile Industry overview at NCTO’s 15th Annual... Read more
Trump’s tariff policy to hamper domestic apparel industry dynamics
"The world is concerned with President Trump’s tariff plans. The US has also announced 25 per cent tariff on steel imports and 10 per cent on aluminum for countries other than Canada and Mexico. Additionally, there are plans to impose around 45 per cent tariff on goods imported from China to suppress the country&... Read more
EU’s changing trade landscape, trade within member states rules
"As per, in 2017, the United States with €631 billion (16.9 per cent) and China €573 billion (15.3 per cent) continued to be the two main goods trading partners of the European Union (EU), well ahead of Switzerland (€261 billion,), Russia (€231 billion), Turkey (€154 billion) and Ja... Read more
Yarn Expo Spring edition sees enhanced participation by 15 per cent
"Yarn Expo continued its growth story as the industry’s most comprehensive and effective business platform with its Spring edition which concluded recently. It saw a large increase in buyers, as well as another year of growth in exhibitor numbers. Strong demand was evident in synthetic, fancy and specialty yarns ... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring ’18: Was another successf…
"The verdict is out once more, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics has become the undisputed leader in providing business outcomes for the global textile industry. The global sourcing summit, held from March 14to 16, 2018, wrapped up with a huge 15 per cent increase in buyer figure to 82,314 from 104 countries and re... Read more
Making denim sustainably, technology shows the way
"An average consumer buys four pairs of jeans a year in the US; in China’s Xintang province, a hub for denim, 300 million pairs are made annually. These figures could illustrate the harmful impact of denim manufacturing on the environment. And showcasing these effects, award-winning filmmakers David McIlvride and... Read more
Big brands partner to mentor startups on eco friendly fibers and metho…
"Buoyed by growing eco-concerns, researchers, companies as well as associations have been coming up with the innovative offerings. Some of them include biodegradable glitter, kelp fibres and ethical product apps. Fashion for Good Plug and Play Accelerator, a 12-week startup accelerator based in Amsterdam focuses on env... Read more
The cascading impact of GST on Tirupur textile mills
"Tirupur textile industry has been reeling under tremendous pressure, as a result many suicide have been reported. The land which used to be a breeding ground for self-made entrepreneurs has its own share of challenges. Since past decade, the industry has been a victim of global economic recession, steep rise in yarn p... Read more
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Italy textile machinery makers to display at Techtextil
Italian machinery manufacturers involved in the production of machines for technical textiles will show their innovative solutions at Techtextil, US, May 22 to 24. Italia... Read more
Digital Printing Zone to debut at Intertextile Shanghai Spring Edition
"Despite the economic ups and downs in China over the last few years, demand for premium European textiles remains high. Whether it be premium wool for the flourishing su... Read more
Textile coatings market forecasted to grow over 3 per cent
Global textile coatings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9 per cent from 2017 to 2025. Of all the segments, the polyurethane and polyvinylchloride sub-segments h... Read more
GMMSA 2018 ends on a high note
The 3rd Edition of the Garment Machine Manufacturers Suppliers Association (GMMSA) ended on a positive note in Ludhiana. The exhibitors showcased their range of technolog... Read more
Knitting technology expo GMMSA 2018 in Ludhiana attracting footfalls
The third edition of Garments Machinery Manufacturers & Suppliers Association (GMMSA) expo is now on in Ludhiana, the knitwear hub of India. The event is focussed on ... Read more
CEA aims to weed out fake Egyptian cotton
Major retailers are backing on the Cotton Egypt Association’s (CEA) drive to rid the supp... Read more
Industry wants zero-rated tax retained
Textile manufacturers in Pakistan want the zero-rated tax facility to continue. They also want ... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles fair in August
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles will be held in China from August 27 to 30. The home textil... Read more
Itma Asia + Citma to be held in October
Itma Asia + Citme will be held in China from October 15 to 19, 2018. The event will showcase st... Read more
Vietnam’s textile, garment exports to the US touches $3.15 billion
According to General Department of Customs reports, Vietnamese textile and garment exports to t... Read more
US share in Vietnam’s cotton imports dips
Vietnam’s overall cotton consumption in 2018-19 is expected to grow 6.6 per cent year on ... Read more
Staubli leads high speed weaving with new innovations
Stäubli provider of weaving solutions offers range of solutions for automated weaving prep... Read more
Circularity gaining ground in global apparel industry
Circularity has become the buzzword in fashion circles today. But it’s usually an abbrevi... Read more
EU signs duty-free with agreement with Mexico
The European Union and Mexico have reached a new agreement on trade, part of a broader, moderni... Read more
Garmon launches ‘Stretch Care’ an avant-garde range of solutions
Italy-based Garmon Chemicals has launched a Stretch Care collection. In January, the company wa... Read more
Pakistan textile exports up seven per cent
Pakistan’s textile exports rose 7.2 per cent during the first eight months of the current... Read more
Exporters want ban on LoUs to go
Indian exporters want the ban on letter of undertakings (LoUs) to be revoked as they say the ba... Read more
Kingpins Amsterdam is a thumping success
Denim show Kingpins Amsterdam was held on April 18 and 19. The event saw record crowds on both ... Read more
RCEP to revive Southeast Asia
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) could help revive the garment and textil... Read more
China confident of facing US duties
China is the world’s second-largest exporter of textile machinery. Much of the production... Read more
MCPI to invest in a polyester unit in Orissa
Materials Chemicals Performance Intermediaries (MCPI) is looking to setting up a polyester cont... Read more
Cotton production may rise 14 per cent
Global cotton production in 2017-18 is expected to be 14 per cent above last season and the lar... Read more
Cotton is India’s only GM crop
In terms of acreage, India is ranked fourth after the US, Brazil and Argentina in adopting of G... Read more
Chinese invest in sick textile units of Pakistan
The Chinese are contemplating investing in sick textile units of Pakistan. More than 115 textil... Read more
Bankrupt Alok Industries to see major job losses
As textile firm Alok Industries heads into liquidation, about 12,000 permanent employees of the... Read more
ITMA 2019 to see packed house, bookings already complete
ITMA, which takes place every four years since 1951, has strengthened its reputation as the wor... Read more
Home Expo India 2018 sees 720 buyers from across the globe
The combination of three integral segments of handicrafts sector home-textiles, houseware and f... Read more
Farm to Fashion Indian Textile Global Summit 2018 in Gujarat this May
Elevating each segment of the entire textile value chain, Gujarat is ready to host Farm to Fash... Read more
Cambodia to boost its silk production
Cambodia is developing the silk sector. This would be done by growing mulberry trees, raising s... Read more
West Africa’s maiden organic cotton gin comes up in Burkina Faso
West Africa’s first organic cotton gin is coming up in Burkina Faso. The gin, in Burkina ... Read more
New York Denim Days in September
New York Denim Days will take place from September 22 to 23. Spearheaded by true denim insiders... Read more
Japan welcomes US shift on TPP, but says difficult to renegotiate
US President Donald Trump is willing to explore re-entering the Trans-Pacific partnership trade... Read more
ITM sees over half lakh visitors over four days
Turkey’s textile technology show, ITM 2018 ended in Turkey yesterday, the four-day exhibi... Read more
Cordura launches SuperCharged Noir performance denim
Cordura, Tencel and Artistic Milliners are together debuting a new SuperCharged Noir performanc... Read more
Moroccan buyers, firms discuss climate change
Moroccan textile enterprises and European buyers are exploring how to mitigate climate risk wit... Read more
Global cotton markets volatile in April
Cotton markets were volatile throughout the first half of April. The global spot benchmark, the... Read more
Pakistan RMG exporters want liberal raw material imports
Pakistan’s readymade garment manufacturers and exporters have called for an ease of doing... Read more
GTE 2019 will be held in New Delhi next February
The next edition of GTE (Garment Technology Expo) will be held in New Delhi, from February 22 t... Read more
Huntsman develops cutting-edge innovation
Huntsman is continuing to invest in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovation to the textile ind... Read more
Global car industry use Bangladesh jute
Bangladesh has the potential to become the main supplier of jute to the global car industry. Th... Read more
Lenzing and Jeanologia produce capsule denim collection
Lenzing and Jeanologia have collaborated to produce a capsule collection called Blues & Hue... Read more
NGO promotes Kala cotton among young designers
Kutch-based NGO, Khamir is working with the National Institute of Design to experiment with Kal... Read more