August 2023 - Pakistan Textile Portal

SCZONE sets the cornerstone for Cady’s Egyptian textile manufacturing

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The groundbreaking for Cady’s cutting-edge textile facility has officially been announced by the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). The plant, which is located in Egypt’s Sokhna Integrated Industrial Zone, will concentrate on producing high-end, eco-friendly materials and clever seamless clothing. The factory, which will cover 145,500 square meters, will be the …

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$OEKO-TEX, a Swiss company, expands by 21% and issues 43,000 certificates.$

OEKO-TEX, a Swiss company, expands by 21% and issues 43,000 certificates

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The international OEKO-TEX Association, which provides partners in the textile and leather industries with collaborative solutions, has once more seen business growth. Between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, OEKO-TEX issued more than 43,000 certifications and labels in total, an increase of 21% over the prior fiscal year. The Made In Green product label …

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German manufacturers of machinery and equipment are less competitive

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According to a study by the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich (Ifo Institute), German machinery and equipment makers are struggling to gain market share. According to Nicolas Bunde, an industry expert at the institution, “German producers of machinery and equipment are experiencing fiercer competition, mainly from China, in sales areas …

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Singapore’s DyStar lowers wastewater and GHG emissions by over 30%

Leave a Comment / Carbon Footprint / By Nayab Islam

Leading specialty chemical business DyStar from Singapore has revealed that it has reduced its environmental impact in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity and wastewater production intensity by more than 30%, compared to the baseline year 2011. One of the top suppliers and manufacturers in the globe, its business methods have produced notable advancements …

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Kenya will use Bt cotton to revitalize the textile and garment industry

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Kenya has said that it would use Bt cotton adoption to boost the textile and clothing sector. According to Mithika Linturi, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the government is empowering cotton producers by expanding access to BT cotton seeds. Kenya repealed a 10-year prohibition on the import and consumption of …

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The US company PVH Corp uses 60% renewable energy

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According to its 2022 Corporate Responsibility report, American clothing company PVH Corp. undertook a first-ever examination of climate risk scenarios and improved carbon accounting capabilities. It utilized and supported the usage of renewable energy sources to provide 60% of the power for owned and operated facilities. The business established its own goals for reducing greenhouse …

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In 2022, Canada’s Gildan reduces scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10.9%

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Absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by 10.9% in 2022 compared to the base year of 2018, according to Canada’s Gildan Activewear Inc. Water intensity decreased by 18.4% over the same period. According to a recent report, the corporation incorporated sustainability-related terms into its current $1 billion revolving credit facility. In …

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Green fashion is the focus of a £1.6 million project at Plymouth University in the UK

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The Future Fibers Network+ (FFN+), a £1.6 million initiative from the University of Plymouth in the UK, intends to accelerate the decarbonization of the apparel and textile industries. To integrate environmental sciences into the core of the fashion and textile industries, the effort will bring together scholars and business specialists. The university’s significant investigation into …

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According to recent research carried out in south India, using laser and ultrasonic cutters on polyester knitted fabrics

Polyester microfiber release is reduced using laser and ultrasonic cutters

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According to recent research carried out in south India, using laser and ultrasonic cutters on polyester knitted fabrics—instead of conventional cut-and-sew methods—can dramatically minimize the number of microfibers released into the environment during laundry. According to an analysis of various cutting techniques conducted by R Rathinamoorthy from the fashion technology department at the PSG College …

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GreenBiz and Sustainability Consortium collaborate on net zero objectives

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The Sustainability Consortium has declared itself a GreenBiz Net Zero Community Partner, demonstrating the urgency with which numerous businesses are pursuing net-zero objectives. An online platform called GreenBiz Net Zero hosts a collaborative experience that offers cutting-edge methods for significantly lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. September 7, 2023, will be the date of the event. …

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