India's recent move to impose a minimum import price (MIP) of $3.50 per kilogram on specific synthetic knitted fabrics from China has sparked debate within the textile industry. This policy follows earlier restrictions on fibre and yarn imports under Quality Control Orders (QCO)/Bureau of Indian Standards (... Read more
China's dominance in the global yarn market was reaffirmed recently by the Shanghai Yarn Expo, which drew international participation from March 6 to 8. However, the post-Covid era has brought significant changes to the industry, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Challenges for China Rising co... Read more
The inaugural edition of the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) concluded on March 1, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City. Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), VIATT successfully established itself as a key platfo... Read more
While India and Bangladesh launched rupee-based trade in June 2023 to reduce dependence on the US dollar, the initiative faces an uphill battle. With a turnover of just $0.46 million in nearly seven months, the program suffers from several challenges. Current challenges Dollar dominance: The global domina... Read more
The three day 2024 edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics concluded on March 8th, marking a successful three-day run at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. The event served as a premier platform for the apparel fabrics and accessories industry, attracting a global aud... Read more
Pakistani textile manufacturers left their mark at the recently concluded Yarn Expo 2024, held in Shanghai from March 6th to 8th, showcasing their prowess in yarn production and innovation. The event served as a platform to showcase the country's prowess in yarn production and explore new business opportuni... Read more
The just concluded Yarn Expo 2024, held in Shanghai from March 6th to 8th, offered a vibrant showcase of latest trends and innovations in the world of fibers and yarns. While cotton remains a mainstay, the focus this year was firmly on sustainable, functional, and high-performance alternatives. A wave of s... Read more
A free trade agreement (FTA) signed between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on Sunday promises a significant shake-up in the textiles, apparel, and fashion trade landscape. While the deal boasts job creation and economic benefits, its impact on these specific sectors remains to be seen.... Read more
Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, exhibited its range of tailored offerings for the Indian market at the Bharat Tex 2024 exhibition held in New Delhi from February 26-29. The event served as a convergence point for stakeholders across the textile supply chain, emphasizing Lenzin... Read more
The American textile industry, once a titan of global manufacturing, has faced numerous challenges in recent decades. After enduring the blows of trade agreements like NAFTA, it appeared to be on the path to revival. However, a new threat has emerged, not in the form of sweeping trade deals, but rather a se... Read more
The Indian textiles and clothing industry, primarily reliant on domestically grown cotton, faces a tumultuous period marked by surmounting challenges. Despite grappling with issues like high capital costs, tariff barriers, and soaring power expenses, the sector traditionally leveraged competitive domestic c... Read more
In a significant stride towards a circular economy in the textile industry, leading i... Read more
At the upcoming Techtextil 2024 exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, the British Textile... Read more
Revising its projections for the current cotton season, the Committee on Cotton Produ... Read more
In a innovative collaboration with Vanguard Pailung, Groz-Beckert unveils a game-chan... Read more
In a move hailed by industry leaders, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Tex... Read more
Driven by their enhanced functionality, competitive pricing and sustainability creden... Read more
In a bid to fortify domestic manufacturing and mitigate the inundation of low-cost im... Read more
In a pioneering move within the textile industry, the Lenzing Group has unveiled its ... Read more
Sympatex, a leading membrane manufacturer, is poised to make waves in the textile ind... Read more
For the first time in history, the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (IT... Read more
The recent resurgence in local cotton crop output during the outgoing kharif season b... Read more
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has granted an exemption to certain i... Read more
The Union Government has embarked on a series of proactive measures aimed at enhancin... Read more
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., is set to embark on a pivotal journey as senior ma... Read more
The Directorship of Marchi & Fildi spa and Filidea srl is saddened to announce th... Read more
From April 23 to 26, the forefront of textile innovation converges at Techtextil in F... Read more
As Monforts marks its 140th anniversary, the company remains at the forefront of fini... Read more
The 61st edition of the renowned international yarns and fibers exhibition, Filo ende... Read more