Techtextil India showcases technical textile solutions from 13 contine…
"Visitors from international countries like Canada, Dubai, Germany, Italy, Turkey, UAE, UK and USA gave the show a global feature. The fair marked a 17% increase in exhibition space, growing by 23% in terms of exhibitors and 25% growth in international exhibitors compared to the previous edition" The 7th... Read more
Gujarat inaugurates ITMACH India 2019
Saurabh Patel, the Energy Minister of Gujarat inaugurated ITMACH India 2019 on December 5, 2019. The textile technology show is being hosted in Gandhinagar’s Helipad Exhibition Centre from December 05-08, 2019. The exhibition, organised by K & D ITMACH Expositions, helps the industry to adopt modern technolo... Read more
‘We need to take big steps to make this industry truly sustainable’
Alexander, the Reinach, Switzerland-based diversified provider of dyes and specialty chemicals, serves the branded and performance textiles, packaging and paper, and coatings, adhesives and sealants markets globally. The leading company operates a highly integrated, customer-focused platform that delivers specialized p... Read more
“We can be a supplier to not only our nation but the entire world.”
FSA, the only association representing wholesale fabric suppliers in the entire garment industry, organises two ‘Textrade’ fabric fairs every year in Mumbai. The two-day event presents a golden opportunity to its visitors to showcase fabric creativity, design innovation, splash of colors and fashion extrava... Read more
Sustainability forces brands to rethink fast fashion
"With sustainability gaining traction across the globe, fashion brands are going all out to align operations with better environmental practices. This was evident from all the fashion shows held last month in New York, London, Milan and Paris which focused on sustainability. Spanish fashion retailer Zara announced its ... Read more
Digital transformation, customisation, new technologies to drive fashi…
"The latest edition of Global Fashion Drivers, created by Mds and sponsored by Everis reveals that personalisation, price reduction, sustainability, reorganisation of store network and full commitment to Rfid are some of the drivers of fashion business. In its ‘Global Fashion Drivers’ report sponsored by Ev... Read more
US-China trade war, sustainability top of the mind for dominate global…
"Two topics currently dominate denim manufacturers list of priorities as of now: the US-China trade war and sustainability. Denim manufacturers are not only adapting their operations in reaction to the US-China tariff war but also maintaining a razor-sharp focus on sustainability. They are developing new strategies to ... Read more
Arvind in India, redefines cotton cultivation with new initiatives
"It’s popularly said, that ‘leaders don’t do different things, they do things differently. A recent embodiment of this is Arvind, the leading textile manufacturer and the largest manufacturer of denims in India. The brand rewrote the history of cotton cultivation in India when it partnered Better Cott... Read more
EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Pham Sanh Chau, Vietnam’s Ambassador to India
‘We need to make everyone realise India’s potential as a good cotton supplier’ India’s share in the global textile and clothing exports has increased modestly to 4 per cent in last two decades. Meanwhile, Bangladesh and Vietnam’s share has grown 6.5 per cent and 5.9 per cent, respectively... Read more
Messe Frankfurt India to present India's first technical textile hacka…
"To look into the critical challenges of sustainable urban living, Messe Frankfurt India will host India's first Technical Textile Hackathon on November 22. The hackathon titled "Techtextil NEXT" will build an eco-system that supports India's technical textile start-ups and enables them to develop products and prototyp... Read more
India needs to adopt a cautious approach to RCEP
"The subsidies given by its government and loans granted with low interest rates helped the Chinese textile industry to emerge as one of the top industries in the world. This coupled with zero per cent duty through the RCEP free trade agreement is likely to provide China with an open market, affecting medium and small ... Read more
Yarn Expo Spring 2020 to serve as a springboard for exhibitors and vis…
"The global textile trade in the past year has experienced recorded growth since 2012, and China was among the top three largest exporters and importers of textiles. As a result, suppliers are striving to meet robust demand with innovation and eco-friendly solutions. Yarn Expo Spring will present as an the ideal sourci... Read more
Price, sustainability in focus at New York Texfusion Summer 2019
"The company outlined the tastes of New York by showcasing 'conversational' prints and scenic designs. The company’s florals in a patchwork arrangement are currently very much on trend and are set to be one of the key looks for the spring/summer 2020 season. Another European exhibitor Lyon-based Ercea Internation... Read more
Karl Mayer’s product feature at ISPO Munich
The new development, 4D-Knit.Solutions was illustrating what can be achieved with double-bar raschel technology for 3D warp-knitted textiles. With their unique, three-dimensional, cushioning construction, these voluminous fabrics offer a new level of design potential. Ready-made panels, e.g. entire back components for ... Read more
Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami envisages global trade structure for 20…
"ATSM 2020 will have a focus on sustainability, near sourcing, and speed-to-market. Amongst many other topics that will be addressed, including Low MOQ Sourcing and the rise of micro-brand disruptors as the fastest-growing segment of the show's database and how retailers and consumers have adapted to the shift" ... Read more
Swiss Textile Machinery focuses on competitive growth structure
"Key components play a vital role in every area of yarn production for both new installations and replacement parts and Swiss Textile Machinery members such as Bräcker, Graf, Heberlein, Loepfe and Rotorcraft are all class-leading manufacturers. All well-known names in the industry, these companies have based their... Read more
India rejects the RCEP deal, textile industry hails decision
"Industry, traders and farmers in India have appreciated the government's decision not to join RCEP deal. Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal termed the deal against India's economic interests and national priorities. “We have consistently upholded our demands particularly over-controlling trade def... Read more
Texcon 2019 encourages Indian textile and apparel leaders to think big
Texcon-the annual textile conference organised by CII brings together leading players of the Indian textile industry, global buyers, and policymakers to deliberate on key areas of business, including regional as well as global issues concerning the sector. The conference also focused on emerging export opportunities an... Read more
Swedish companies to participate largely at Heimtextil 2020
"Robotics demonstrates its new robotic pillow filling system and will provide details of how it has been upgraded till 2019, with several commercial systems still in place.“We believe many visitors to Hemitextil 2020 who saw the demonstration last year will be astonished to hear of the potential gains we are maki... Read more
Blockchain redefines fashion transactions, emerge as a trust technolog…
"McKinsey’s State of Fashion reveals 2019 is a year of awakening for the fashion industry as it has brought along a number of strategic and operational challenges like sustainability, ethical fashion, etc. To take stock of these challenges, LINKS Foundation for TCBL released a research note that hails block... Read more
Liva launches premium specialty fiber Birla Modal
"Birla Modal is a premium specialty fiber that offers superior softness. It’s a nature-based fiber made from wood sourced from Canadian Birchwood trees. The Modal has twin benefits: superior softness + strength akin to cotton. So, even after repeated washes, fabrics made from this fiber retain their softness with... Read more
Busan Metropolitan City hosts International Textile & Fashion Exhi…
The 2019 Busan International Footwear, Techtextile & Fashion Fair, hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and supervised by the Busan Economic Promotion Agency, was held at BEXCO’s Exhibition Center from October 31through November 2. The fair is a combination of three major exhibitions (Busan International Sh... Read more
China’s strategic procurement of US cotton to balance import losses
"The market expects China to purchase foreign cotton. If procurement indeed takes place, prices of US cotton price will gradually rise. This will make it difficult for Vietnamese cotton yarn traders to reduce prices. Vietnamese yarn mills are already running in losses, and exports to China have no price advantage... Read more
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Italian Trade Agency, ACIMIT to organise a service centre at Irantex
Italian Trade Agency and ACIMIT, the Association of Italian textile machinery manufacturers, will organise Punto Italia, a service centre at the next Irantex, the main Ir... Read more
Karl Mayer’s new machine reduces time-to-market
Karl Mayer’s new RSJ 4/1 ON raschel machine reduces the time-to-market and brings a touch of individuality to the mass market. The machine exploits all the advantag... Read more
Oerlikon’s Wings Fdy available for polyamide 6
Oerlikon’s Wings Fdy is now available for the polyamide 6 process. With this development, the tried and-tested Wings technology – so far known for Fdy yarns f... Read more
7th China Homelife & Machinex India 2019 to focus on India-China trade relat…
The 7th edition of China Homelife And China Machinex India 2019 will continue to focus on the increasing trade and building sustainable relationships between Chinese and ... Read more
Uster launches new fabric inspection technology
Uster has launched the new the Uster EVS Fabriq Vision inspection technology that offers customised solutions to slot neatly into tightly-spaced production units at the s... Read more
Hyosung opens Indian spandex plant
Hyosung has opened its first spandex plant in India near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. The plant h... Read more
Pakistan textile exports up two per cent
Pakistan’s textile exports increased 2.95 per cent in the first quarter of the current fi... Read more
PG Denim turnover up 40 per cent
PG Denim’s turnover increased 40 per cent in 2019. The company continues to create a uniq... Read more
Global fashion industry becomes more diverse
The global fashion industry is becoming more diverse in every respect. Just a few decades ago, ... Read more
India’s exports textile rise post GST
India’s textile exports have increased 6.2 per cent post GST. Even after the withdrawal o... Read more
Lenzing aims at 50 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030
By 2030, Lenzing plans to cut down on CO2 emissions by 50 per cent. Now a further milestone has... Read more
Vietnam hopes for export gain from CPTPP
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will allow Vi... Read more
“Our goal is to convert textile waste into fuel.”
Anant Ahuja, Managing Director, Shahi Exports Based in India, Shahi Exports is a large garment... Read more
Ethiopia hopes to be apparel supply base
Ethiopia is building up its potential to become the next textile and apparel supply base for th... Read more
Vietnam’s textiles trade value up seven per cent
Vietnam’s import and export value as of November 2019 was up 7.6 per cent compared to the... Read more
ITMACH to attract investors with latest textile technologies
The 3rd edition of International Textile Machinery & Accessories (ITMACH) India will showca... Read more
EU-Textile2030, Tex4im sign cooperation agreement
EU-Textile2030, the European cluster of advanced textile materials, and Tex4im, the consortium ... Read more
Europe cuts fashion emissions by 24 per cent
The fashion industry in Europe has cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 24 per cent between 2008... Read more
China continues to be a key textile player
China’s textile industry is a key player globally. In 2018, China’s chemical fiber ... Read more
Gujarat to host Itmach India
Itmach India will be held in Gujarat, December 5 to 8, 2019. This is a textile machinery and a... Read more
Textile park scheme makes slow progress
The progress of textile parks, under the Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP), has been m... Read more
Chemtax introduces new technologies at CIIE
At the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Chemtax brought three typical technologies, incl... Read more
Secret sauce to India's Textile Sector success is implementation..
FashionatingWorld had an interaction with Prashant Deka head marketing rieter on the sidelines ... Read more
China’s textile and apparel exports reach $21.23 billion in H1 2019
According to latest Chinese Customs Statistics from January to August 2019, China’s expor... Read more
A series of denim shows to be held in Japan, Vietnam and India
Denimsandjeans will be held in Japan, March 4 to 5, 2020, Vietnam, May 28 to 29, 2020, and Indi... Read more
“We are trying to convince brands to use the GOTS label on their products.”
GOTS recently introduced a consumer driven label that proves that its product is organic and su... Read more
Filatex focuses on polyester
Filatex is a game-changer when it comes to innovative products and the adoption of new technolo... Read more
Bangladesh October exports down 17 per cent
Bangladesh’s exports declined by 17.19 per cent in October this year compared to October ... Read more
Denim Premiere Vision next week
Denim Premiere Vision will be held in the UK, December 3 to 4, 2019. This show’s edition ... Read more
Ghana trains textile labor
Ghana is providing training for skilled jobs in the textile industry. Participants will take pa... Read more
India may have 13 per cent more cotton
Indian cotton production is expected to rise 13.6 per cent. Cotton prices are down eight per ce... Read more
Tough year for Chinese cotton
The cotton textile industry in China experienced a tough year in 2019. In early November, pushe... Read more
Italian Trade Agency, ACIMIT to organise a service centre at Irantex
Italian Trade Agency and ACIMIT, the Association of Italian textile machinery manufacturers, wi... Read more
Karl Mayer’s new machine reduces time-to-market
Karl Mayer’s new RSJ 4/1 ON raschel machine reduces the time-to-market and brings a touch... Read more
China’s exports to the US up seven per cent
Last year, China’s exports of textiles and clothing to the US increased 7.9 per cent. Clo... Read more
Freudenberg to acquire Filc
Freudenberg, the global technology group has signed a final agreement to acquire 100 percent of... Read more
India’s apparel, textiles exports to Vietnam on the rise
Indian apparel and textile exports to Vietnam have grown 48 per cent from 2016-2017 to 2018-201... Read more
Coats acquires yarn maker Pharr HP
Coats has bought over Pharr HP. Coats is an industrial thread company that offers more than 20 ... Read more
Oerlikon’s Wings Fdy available for polyamide 6
Oerlikon’s Wings Fdy is now available for the polyamide 6 process. With this development,... Read more
Global fiber production doubles in last two decades
Global fiber production has doubled in the last 20 years, reveals Textile Exchange. In the plan... Read more
Global Fiber Congress in Austria next September
Global Fiber Congress will take place in Austria, September 16 to 18, 2020. The meet will focus... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai Home to showcase best-finished textile products
The Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles will return to the National Exhibitio... Read more