Scientists derive material from silk protein
US researchers have created a novel material out of silk protein that can be preprogrammed with biological, chemical, or optical functions, such as mechanical components that change color with strain,…
PTEA asks prime minister to announce textile package
To arrest the widening trade deficit as substantial capacity to produce exportable surplus is either fully or partially closed due to high energy cost and other factors, the Pakistan Textile…
Sutlej upgrades home textiles
Sutlej is one of the largest integrated textile manufacturing companies and is strongly positioned in the production of value added synthetic, natural and blended yarns, spun yarns, processing of fabrics…
Vietnam textile industry to reach $29 bn in export value
The Vietnam textile industry which saw export value grow 15 per cent per year in five years from 2010 to 2015 is expected to reach $29 billion this year in…
CCI opts for commercial purchase of cotton to ensure supplies
"To ensure supplies to the Indian textiles industry, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has resorted to commercial purchase of cotton at market rates from around the country. CCI has…
Santex Rimar Group launches Santex Rimar India
In order to ensure rapid decision-making in key strategic area and synergies of integration, on the occasion of INDIA ITME 2016, the Santex Rimar Group launched Santex Rimar India denoting…
Vietnam’s textile sector faces a slew of challenges related to labour
Textiles are often regarded as one of Vietnam’s key export sectors with an average annual growth rate of 15 per cent during 2010-2015. However, it is also faced with a…
American Apparel shuts all UK stores
Nearly all UK stores of US-based clothing brand American Apparel have shut down. American Apparel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US in October 2015. The teen retailer, founded…
Government sanctions Rs 200 crore to revive the Tirupur dyeing industry
After taking cognizance of the problems the dyeing industry in Tirupur was facing and on recommendation of the Ministry of Textiles, the Finance Ministry has sanctioned Rs 200 crores to…
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Delayed supplies threatening fast fashion brands’ profit margins
With brands struggling with slower deliveries and rising transportation costs, the fast fashion industry is under grave threat. The industry... Read more
US’ apparel imports rebound with 23 per cent growth in August
For the first time in the year, US’ apparel imports rose to 8.07 billion in August ’21. As per an... Read more
Despite shutting shop, Gap, Benetton continue to inspire future businesses
Once renowned as ‘category killers’, fashion retailers Gap and Benetton now face an uncertain future with Gap closing all its... Read more
Healthcare and military sectors to drive conductive textiles market till 2022
Largely used in smart textile applications such as sensors, heating textiles and electrostatic discharge clothing, conductive textiles are seeing higher... Read more
Europe’s textile and clothing sector recovers, Q2 growth above 2019 levels
An important part of its manufacturing sector, the textile and clothing sector plays a crucial role in ensuring the economic... Read more
Plastic pollution rises amidst rising ‘greenwashing’ amongst fashion brands
A potentially hazardous trend of ‘greenwashing’ is rising amongst high-street brands such as H&M, Primark and Zara, reveals a new... Read more
CmiA teams up with AbTF to uplift African cotton farmers’ lives
Besides impacting global ecosystems, climate change also compounds problems for small farmers across the world. To help them, Cotton made... Read more
US emerges the largest importer as India’s home textile exports rise in July ’21
The largest exporter of home textiles after China, India witnessed a significant increase in home textiles shipments this year. As... Read more
Focus on core issues will help Bangladesh benefit from new GSP scheme
The new generalized scheme of preferences (GSP) proposed by the European Commission is likely to limit Bangladesh’s gains from the... Read more
Global fashion map alters as brands move away from Asia
With brands like Benetton moving away from Asia to countries like Serbia, Croatia, Turkey and Egypt for their sourcing needs,... Read more