CITI Global Textiles Conclave 2018 to cover the entire textile value c…
"Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), one of the leading industry chambers of the textile and clothing sector of India, completed 60 years of its operation in 2018. To celebrate this milestone, the association will organise the ‘CITI Global Textiles Conclave 2018’ from November 27-28 in New Delh... Read more
Opportunities open up as global textiles supply chain heads for recali…
"Arvind Ltd will demerge some of the brand’s business and engineering business in about a month’s time. The company will relist the engineering and business in January 2019. “We are excited about the opportunity in the textile business as the world is heading for a large recalibration of supply chain ... Read more
Pakistan should develop its apparel sector to solve myriad issues
"Due to a massive crisis in its balance of payments (BoP), Pakistan is facing immense pressure on its Forex reserves. The country’s dollar reserves have fallen to $8,408 million, sufficient only to cover its import bill for few months. To buttress these depleting reserves, the country’s finance minister pla... Read more
Textile trade shows in Japan to address sustainability issues
"Japan Fashion Week Organisation will organise two of Japan’s biggest textile shows; ‘JFW Japan Creation 2019’ (JFW-JC) and the ‘Premium Textile Japan 2019 A/W’ (PTJ) salon, concurrently from Nov. 21-22, 2018 at the Tokyo International Forum. Exhibitors at both these trade shows will addre... Read more
Cambodia’s Tonlé sets sustainability goals for global fashion industry
"The world is being plagued by environmental abuse from all kind of industries. Traditional economies, dominated by the use and throw policy, did not consider the material’s end use. It only sourced the inputs from the environment, manufactured them, and channeled them into the industrial process to make end prod... Read more
'Not the US, more people elsewhere, own denim'
"Filled with themes and variations that will help create $130 billion sales by 2021, the blue jean is an American original with a global appeal. Consumers, around the world, own an average of 5.4 pairs of blue jeans. It would therefore be natural to expect United States to own the highest per capita in blue jeans, give... Read more
India’s textiles and clothing market, including exports grows in 2018
"As per key findings of the annual ‘Market for Textiles and Clothing (MTC)’: National Household Survey 2017, the overall market size of textiles and clothing including exports increased to $146.63 billion in 2016 and further to $164 billion in 2018. Aggregate demand for textiles & clothing was 41.06 bil... Read more
Bangladesh denim exports report healthy growth as it goes beyond China
"According to the US Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), from January to September 2018, Bangladesh witnessed a 14.20 per cent increase in its export earnings to the US; i.e. from $367.10 million to $419.21 million during the same period of 2017. China on the other hand earned a $683 million from exports a hike of ... Read more
EFI breaks Q3 sales record
EFI has reported record Q3 sales in its results for the three months ended 30 September 2018, but its profits have dipped slightly. The manufacturer’s revenue climbed by 3.5% compared with Q3 2017, to $257.1m (£202m), from $248.4m in Q3 2017, but its gross profit fell to $125.5m, down by 1.5% from the $127... Read more
Cixing split marked by Beworth’s Shanghai debut
Break-away But, how can a company just emerge and build such a capacity so quickly? The answer is that Beworth is a ‘break-away’ business – a break-away from the giant Chinese flat knitting machine manufacturer Ningbo Cixing Company Ltd, known in the industry as simply Cixing. Cixi... Read more
3D-knitted shells support five-ton concrete structure
Researchers at ETH Zurich have 3D-knitted a structure on a computerised flat knitting machine that serves as the primary shaping element for curved concrete shells. The new technology is now being used to create a five-tonne concrete structure for an exhibition in Mexico City. The heart of the four-metre-tall curved c... Read more
Rieter Group Presents Third Quarter Results
Details on outlook for 2018 The order intake recorded by the Rieter Group in the first nine months of 2018 was down by 2% compared to the prior year period. The cumulative order intake was CHF 749.8 million. In the third quarter of 2018, order intake was CHF 238.0 million (Q3 2017: CHF 269.7 million)... Read more
Two industry awards for Durst at SGIA Expo 2018
Durst, a manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has won two Product of the Year awards at SGIA Expo in Las Vegas. The accolades for the Delta WT 250 and Rhotex 325 have been announced after Durst successfully demonstrated large-format and software capabilities, including the P5... Read more
From Casual to Chic: Streetwear comes of age
"Katie Smith, Retail Analyst and Insights Director, Edited points out the shift towards more comfortable and functional clothing led to an increase in activewear as a trend. According to the Cotton Council International & Cotton Incorporated’s activewear study, about 3 out of 5 consumers have adopted activewe... Read more
Positive sales predicted for apparel industry despite US-China trade w…
"In face-to-face interviews conducted with 234 buyers and 72 exhibitors, Centrestage, a fashion brand-promotion, launch platform and trade exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) noted that many industry players are optimistic about their sales prospects over the next 12 months. Around, ... Read more
Asia Pacific to dominate global knitwear market by 2026
"A new market report by Transparency Market Research titled ‘Knitwear Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018-26 reveals the global knitwear market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.3 per cent from 2018 to 2026 reaching $817,402.7 million by 2026. In terms of vo... Read more
Denim capacity expansion plans for Kanoria Chemicals & Industries
"Kanoria Chemicals & Industries, which manufactures two million meters of denim fabric per month plans to ramp up its capacity to 27 million meters per month in the next three years. “We serve all mainstream brands such as: Otto Group, Inditex, TCP, TEDDY, H&M, Levis, VF Corp, and niche markets of the wor... Read more
Mexico, Turkey emerge new manufacturing destinations
"As per a new McKinsey study, western brands are finding it easier to produce in low-cost countries due to the rising costs in China. For brands selling in the US, Mexico has emerged as the most suitable option while for labels selling in Europe, Turkey is a prime manufacturing destination. According to McKinsey, labor... Read more
AEPC organises the Fabric of Unity to commemorate the Indian Textiles …
"AEPC, to mark the unveiling of the ‘Statue of Unity’ in Gujarat on October 31, 2018, organised the ‘Fabric of Unity", an event to commemorate the Indian textiles industry. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India graced the event attended by EC Members of AEPC, Officials fr... Read more
Maroc in Mode-Maroc Sourcing 2018 focuses on fast fashion, sustainabil…
"Fast Fashion, denim, knit, tailoring, leather and the latest offers by the Moroccan brands were highlighted at Maroc in Mode-Marc Sourcing fair, held from October 11-12, 2018 at Marrakech. In line with current market trend, the fair focused on fast fashion and sustainable ecosystems. It deployed a specific promotion s... Read more
Titas underscores the primacy of need for ‘Global Smart Value Chain’
"Organised by the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Bureau of Foreign Trade and the Taiwan Textile Federation from October 16-18, 2018 in Taipei, the 22nd Edition TITAS 2018 “Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show” focused on smart textiles, sustainable environmental protection, and functional applica... Read more
Indian apparel industry plagued by volatile prices, fabric-sourcing ch…
Fabric sourcing, till a few years ago, was one of the most challenging tasks. But increasing options of fabric sourcing, advanced technologies and awareness about quality have improved the conditions for fabric sourcing; though some challenges still prevail and industry continues to struggle with those issues. The pro... Read more
Jakob Müller AG successfully enforced interim injunctions against desi…
ITMA ASIA +CITME 2018 is China’s most important textile event. The sixth edition of the combined show has been held from 15 to 19 October 2018 at the new National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai. The subsidiary corporation COMEZ International s.r.l. of Switzerland based Jakob Müller AG, ... Read more
Success for STOLL at ITMA Asia + CITME 2018
Once again STOLL has inspired many visitors with the latest innovations and developments presented at the fair. The booth was entirely dedicated to knitelligenc... Read more
SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Expotextil Peru 2018
Leading Japanese computerized flat knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. will exhibit at the upcoming Expotextil Peru 2018 show in Lima, Peru. A... Read more
Shima answers call for automation in Korea
Leading computerised knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki, of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Korean subsidiary Shima Seiki Korea, will participate in the Korea I... Read more
APAC to lead digital textile printing market in 2018-27
The global digital textile printing market’s revenue is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 16.3 per cent during 2018-2027, according to a new r... Read more
Mexico Digital Textile Printing Inks Market Expected to Grow $51 Million by 2023
"Rapid growth in screen-printing fuels the digital printing market, which leads the market players to develop new and improved ink types such as Elva Jet Punch EP to cope... Read more
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US refuses to back off on trade dispute
The US has refused to back down from its ongoing trade dispute with China. Instead it has warne... Read more
Rise in KG Denim net sales
During the period ended September 30, 2018, KG Denim’s net sales were Rs 183.60 crores as... Read more
Tirupur hopes for FTA with Russia
Knitwear industrialists in Tirupur feel a free trade agreement (FTA) with Russia will help them... Read more
India’s apparel exports increases 54 per cent in October
Apparel exports increased by 54 per cent in rupee terms in October compared to the same month l... Read more
C&A Foundation’s cotton program helps Indian farmers
C&A Foundation provides interest-free loans to smallholder and marginal cotton farmers in I... Read more
Pakistan withholds MFN status for India
Pakistan has no immediate plans to grant the Most Favored Nation (MFN) status to India. The cou... Read more
Korea hopes to access India through RCEP
Korea expects to benefit from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), if and wh... Read more
H One launches Res.Q| MI for managing and protecting textile machines
H One, an IT solutions provider, launched Res.Q| MI; an all-encompassing machine management sol... Read more
China’s investment in Africa to outpace US
As per QNB’s weekly economic commentary China’s investment in Africa is rapidly out... Read more
India, Peru to discuss FTA in New Delhi next month
With bilateral trade between India and the South American country Peru touching an all-time hig... Read more
Fashion industry testifies at USMCA hearing in Washington DC
United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) President Julia K. Hughes testified during t... Read more
CCI introduces US Cotton Trust Protocol
Ted Schneider, President, Cotton Council International (CCI), at the Cotton Sourcing USA Summit... Read more
Surat’s Valsad, Umbergaon cluster ask for power subsidy
The Valsad and Umbergaon power loom clusters have submitted a representation to the state gover... Read more
Reducing energy costs with Monforts eco applicator
Monforts technology is behind many denim innovations. As an alternative to conventional padding... Read more
Meghalaya operationalises largest apparel manufacturing unit
Meghalaya recently operationalised its largest apparel manufacturing unit owned by the School o... Read more
Retail industry expresses concern over Brexit deal
The retail industry has expressed concern that the proposed Brexit deal may not pass through Pa... Read more
Germany to host Performance Days
Performance Days will take place in Germany on November 28 and 29, 2018. The fair was founded i... Read more
Hong Kong, Australia to sign FTA and investment agreements
China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Australia have concluded the negotiat... Read more
Bangladesh apparel exports up 20 per cent in October
Bangladesh’s apparel exports grew 20 per cent from July to October 2018. Earnings from kn... Read more
CCI plans two cotton purchasing centers in AP
The Andhra Pradesh government and Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) have jointly planned to set... Read more
Contrasting results for Italian textile machinery sector
According to a survey by ACIMIT, textile machinery orders index for July to September 2018, rem... Read more
Nanotechnology used for sustainable cotton finishing
Ultra thin coating technology offers new opportunities for cotton finishing. Researchers at the... Read more
With a revival in manufacturing, jobs go a begging in the US
Manufacturers in the United States are experiencing some of the highest levels of growth seen i... Read more
India:Grasim Industries registers net loss in Q2
Aditya Birla Group firm Grasim Industries reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 1,300 crore (a... Read more
Intex, Sri Lanka’s apparel textile sourcing show attracts 200 suppliers
Intex is on in Sri Lanka, November 14, 15 and 16. This is the largest international textile sou... Read more
Textiles recycling needs a relook
There are limitations to textile recycling. There is a need to anticipate the possibility of re... Read more
BCI releases new leaderboards of top brands
Better Cotton Initiative has released new leaderboards showing the world’s top users of B... Read more
US Cotton Trust Protocol to help meet sustainability goals
The US Cotton Trust Protocol – an integrated data collection, measurement and verificatio... Read more
Textile waste business grows 11 per cent
The global textile industry waste management market is expected to grow nearly 11 per cent by 2... Read more
SAC releases 2018 Higg Facility Modules
Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the leading association for the apparel, footwear, and tex... Read more
Performance Textile Fair adds new event
The 4th annual Performance Textile Fair, to be held from January 23 to 25, 2019 in Orlando, wil... Read more
Chinese investors eye Pakistan textile sector
Chinese investors expressed their deep desire to enter into joint ventures with Pakistan for im... Read more
Pakistan makes progress in FTA with China
Pakistan hopes to complete the second FTA with China by June next year. Pakistan and China sign... Read more
Cotton production in India to be over 370 lakh bales in 2018-19
The Indian Cotton Federation (ICF) has estimated cotton crop for 2018-19 in the country to be 3... Read more
FDI in Malaysian clothing sector reaches MYR112 million
As per Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), FDI in Malaysia’s clothing and ... Read more
CPTPP to aid Vietnam’s textiles exports
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement is ... Read more
Egypt textile sector struggles with competition
Egypt is one of the largest textile and apparel centers in the Middle East. The industry manufa... Read more