ITMF annual conference returns as in-person event after three years in…
ITMF will hold the physical edition of its annual conference after a gap of three years from September 18-20, 2022 in Davos, Switzerland. The event will be hosted by Swiss Textiles and Swiss Textile Machinery. The theme will be: Climate Change and a Sustainable Global Textile Value Chain. It will focus ... Read more
Cotton demand, production, supply remain below estimates during the 20…
Against its earlier prediction of cotton production reaching 323.63 lakh bales of 170 kg each, during the 2021-22 season, Cotton Association of India (CAI) now estimates, cotton production for the season, starting from October 01, 2021 to May 2022, declined by 8.31 lakh bales to 315.31 lakh bales of 170 k... Read more
India’s textile dyes market to grow to $8 billion by 2031: IBEF
The latest India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) report forecasts, India’s textile dyes market will grow to $8 billion by 2031. Most of the growth will be stimulated by rapidly evolving fashion trends encouraging manufacturers to experiment with new color combinations and designs. The market wi... Read more
Acute shortage compels Indian mills to import cotton yarn to keep unit…
Traditionally, a major cotton exporter, India, for the first time is importing cotton yarn to guarantee uninterrupted supply to weavers and textile mills. Traders are selling imported cotton yarn at Rs 30 per kg lesser than the price of the local yarn, adding further pressure on dwindling profit margins. ... Read more
Customs delays, higher freight rates impact China’s spandex imports fr…
Net data from China Customs shows, China reduced its spandex imports 20.7 per cent to 7,140 tons from January-April’22 while exports declined only 9.5 per cent to 29.6000 tons from January-April’22. China’s net exports declined 5.1 per cent on annual basis and continued to fall month by ... Read more
Turkiye’s textiles and raw materials exports sees over 12% risefrom Ja…
Turkiye’s textiles and raw materials exports increased 12.4 per cent to $4.6 billion during January-April 2022 compared to the same period of previous year. As per a Textile Intelligence report, exports of textiles and raw materials surged 13.7 per cent to $1.2 billion in April 2022 compared t... Read more
New technologies can add more value to Bangladesh RMG exports: BGMEA
A massive work order from global fashion brands and buyers led to Bangladesh’s RMG exports rising 33.81 per cent to $31.43 billion during the July-March FY2021-22 period.Though the textile and garment sector in the country is witnessing an excellent flow of orders, supply gain glitches, constant pow... Read more
India’s textile industry revenue sees phenomenal growth with 85% rise …
India’s textile industry saw phenomenal sales and EBITDA growth in FY22 over pre-COVID levels, shows latest Wazir Textile Index compiled by Wazir Advisors for the year FY22. The index based on the analysis of 10 companies highlights, overall grew by 18 per cent Y-o-Y since 2020. Welspun India record... Read more
Production cost of woven fabric remains highest in Italy, lowest in In…
Producing one meter of woven fabric from cotton 1-1/8" in a continuous open width process (COW) costed $1.36 /metre on average in 2021. Cost was highest at $1.91/metre in Italy and lowest in India at $1.11/metre, reveals latest edition of International Production Cost Comparison (IPCC) from Internat... Read more
Decrease in crop size leads to cotton consumption outpace production i…
This latest edition of Cotton This Month shows, a decrease in the size of cotton crop in top cotton producing countries like India, Argentina and South Africa that has resulted in consumption outpacing production in the 2021-22 season. Consumption to exceed production by 265,000 tons Yield of smaller-th... Read more
Nigeria’s textile industry may lose millions of jobs on further declin…
A strong pillar of its economy in the past, Nigeria’s textile industry is currently on the brink, having shrunk from 175 firms in 1985 to less than 20 in 2022. The sector’s employment has declined from 137,000 jobs in 1996 to less than 20,000 now. Nigeria’s textiles exports suffere... Read more
China to focus on new markets to boost textile and apparel competitive…
To maintain its competitiveness, China's textile and apparel sector plans to develop innovative fibers and focus on sustainable production while expanding its reach to markets covering the regions included in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement. China’s textile and garme... Read more
Candiani, Lenzing join hands to launch new denim fabric with alternati…
Italian premium denim manufacturer Candiani and specialized manufacturer of cellulosic fibers, the Lenzing Group have collaborated to sensitize consumers and industry leaders on the growing need to be sustainable and adopt fabrics made from alternative fibers like hemp. As per a Spin Off report, the colla... Read more
Sri Lanka needs new reforms to accelerate sector growth: JAAF
Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector may face serious consequences if policy makers fail to introduce new reforms to accelerate its growth, warns the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). Sri Lanka’s textile and garment exports increased 10.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 to $1.5 b... Read more
Removing ban on Uzbek cotton benefits both, global textile sector and …
With the former Soviet republics altering ties with Russia, it has become imperative for Central Asian states to find alternative markets for their products to shield their economies from Russia’s impending economic collapse. Only a more economically prosperous Uzbekistan can help protect Cent... Read more
ACG Nystrom to showcase Eastman Machine Co’s new cutting solution at T…
A member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, ACG Nyström, is set to participate in the upcoming Texprocess exhibition in Frankfurt Germany from June 21-24. The company will demonstrate the benefits of automated Talon 75 multi-ply cutter by Eastman at the exhibition. A service provider... Read more
Revoke yarn prices to help complete summer orders, Tirupur exporters u…
The price rise to Rs 100,000 for a single cotton candy is bleeding the entire textile chain with export demand dwindling and production curtailed at every level. The price rise is affecting not just small units but also big players. What’s more abolition of import duty on cotton has not provided any... Read more
Smart production techniques, sustainability in focus at Denim Premiere…
Many felt a later date would have worked better for the just concluded Denim Premiere Vision-Berlin held on May 17 and 18, 2022. However, the two-day event was attended by over 80 exhibitors who showcased their Fall/Winter 2023-24 collections and latest sustainable R&D developments. Highlights on new... Read more
Demand for CmiA-certified cotton surpasses previous records
Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) has witnessed a surge in demand going past previously achieved records. Stats reveal, over 600 million worth of CmiA textiles were sold this year almost double that of last year. CmiA’s licensed retail and brand partners also grew around 30 per cent in the past fou... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
Kornit Digital reports revenues of $57.4 million in Q3
Kornit Digital reported revenues of $57.4 million in its third quartercompared to $47.3 million, net of $2.4 million attributed to the non-cash impact of ... Read more
US passes new law to prevent imports made with forced labor
From June 21, the US government has passed a new law to prevent import of g... Read more
Itema to showcase weaving machines at Techtextil
Itema, the leading Italian manufacturer of advanced weaving solutions, includin... Read more
Uster launches EVS Fabriq Vision
Uster has launched a new product -- the Uster EVS Fabriq Vision -- that makes p... Read more
UP government plans textile and apparel parks in the state
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to attract more investments by building new ... Read more
Infinited Fiber Company to set up regenerated textile fiber factory at Lapl…
The Finnish fashion and textile technology company Infinited Fiber Company plan... Read more
West Bengal to boost garment industry with an apparel hub in Maheshtala
The West Bengal government plans to boost the state’s garment industry by... Read more
Vietnam’s garment-textile exports to suffer in second half of the year: VIT…
Despite positive results in the first half the year, Vietnam’s garment an... Read more
ITM 2022 achieves €1.5 billion sales in five days
The ITM 2022 Exhibition achieved sales worth €1.5 billion in 5 days with i... Read more
China: CCCT to promote high-quality development of textile industry
China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT) plans to pro... Read more
Class launches Smart Shop at 10th Future Fabrics Expo
The international eco hub Class launched its Smart Shop’at the 10th editi... Read more
Huntsman Textile Effects to showcase extensive solutions at Techtextil
A global leader in innovative solutions and environmentally sustainable product... Read more
Lenzing presents new Lenzing FR fiber offering at Techtextil
Leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers Lenzing presented its ne... Read more
Weavers in China holding higher inventory than last year
Unlikely to get any new orders in the next three months, weavers in China are h... Read more
Bluesign to develop sustainable chemistry index with SCTI
Swiss creator of the Bluesign System Solution for sustainable textile productio... Read more
Bangladesh RMG sector yet to recover from pandemic onslaught: Report
Bangladesh readymade garment and textile sectors have not yet fully recovered f... Read more
CISMA to be held from July 29-August 01, 2022
After three times postponement, China International Sewing Equipment Exhibition... Read more
Usha Yarns to introduce Circularity Partnership Program at Premier Vision S…
Largest producer of recycled knitting yarns in India, Usha Yarns will introduce... Read more
Indonesia’s textile and garment sector faces complex future
After two years of pandemic-driven disruptions, the outlook for Indonesia&rsquo... Read more
Simply rules of GST act, urges CAIT
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has urged the government to simpl... Read more
SIMA to organize textile machinery exhibition in Coimbatore
Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) plans to organize an exhibition of text... Read more
Cotton and yarn price declined in recent weeks: SIMA
Prices of cotton and yarn have declined in the recent weeks, say SK Sunderarama... Read more
AATCC appoints new board members for 2023-24
The AATCC has appointed a new Board of Directors for 2023-24. Andrew Fraser is ... Read more
Pakistan textile exports surge to $17.62 million during July-May 21-22
As per the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the country’s textile exports g... Read more
Growth rate of the TPT industry to slow down in second quarter: API
According to the Indonesian Textile Association (API), the growth rate of the t... Read more
Global cotton consumption to decline during 2022/23 season: USDA
The USDA’s Jun supply and demand report says, global cotton production an... Read more
US’ textile and apparel imports surge by 34.4% Y-o-Y in April’22
As per the latest data from the CCF Group, textile and apparel imports by the U... Read more
Welspun India’s FY’22 revenues surge by 26.6%
Global home textile leader Welspun India’s FY’22 revenues increased... Read more
Textile and garment companies to set up facilities in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is drawing the attention of many textile and apparel companies wh... Read more
Reactive dyes, the most technically advanced segment in dyeing industry: Re…
Reportlinker.com’s new report on the global textile dyes market titled, &... Read more