Ground has been broken for a cotton recycling facility in South Carolina by the Seattle-based business Evrnu. The project, which will primarily rely on renewable energy, should be operational by the end of 2024. It will have the capacity to make 80,000 T-shirts a year from recycled cotton clothing. The NuCycle method was patented by …
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Held in Moscow from November 28 to December 2, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit showcased the broad experience and potential of fashion specialists from over 60 countries. At the summit, heads of fashion associations, content producers, lecturers, and designers presented their knowledge to a global audience. The summit featured more than 200 international speakers talking about …
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The Cotton Association of India (CAI) predicted that in FY ’23/24, declining yields and low-price realisation would result in a roughly 10% decrease in total sowing. Official data indicates that during the 2023 Kharif season, the cotton crop was grown on approximately 12.38 million hectares, a decrease of more than 3% from the previous year’s …
A project to accelerate the low-carbon circular economy through clean technology innovation and promote sustainable development has been launched by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Vietnam’s Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, which is under the Ministry of Natural resources and Environment. The project is being funded by the …
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From June 5–7, 2024, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics will be back at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre in the Futian business district. Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Messe Frankfurt (Shenzhen) Co Ltd., the China Textile Information Centre, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, and CCPIT are the organizers of the clothing and fabrics event. Together with …
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Researchers at Zhejiang University in China have developed a novel strong, flexible fibre that is modelled after the fur of polar bears and has a variety of uses outside of textiles. Under the direction of Professor Bai Hao and Associate Professor Gao Weiwei, the research team looked to nature for inspiration to get beyond the …
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The premier provider of future textile printing solutions in India, ColorJet, has announced that it will be attending the Surat International Textile Expo (SITEX), which will take place at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Surat, from January 6–8, 2024. During this textile show, ColorJet will introduce its cutting-edge textile printers, the VastraJet K2 …
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Bangladesh’s reputation as a leader in environmentally friendly manufacturing is further cemented by the recognition that yet another garment factory has received from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)—the prestigious LEED Platinum accreditation. Based in Hotapara, Gazipur, Energy Pac Fashions Limited has been awarded platinum ratings for its state-of-the-art facilities by the Bangladesh Garment …
At the 2nd Sustainable Textiles Summit, hosted in New Delhi by the PHDCCI, Prajakta L. Verma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Textiles, emphasized the importance of recycling, traceability, and the promotion of sustainable practices within the textile industry. She explained the contradictory character of the textile sector, which produces the second most jobs worldwide …
According to businesspeople in Bangladesh, the nation currently imports very little woolen fabric from China, Italy, or England to manufacture high-end knitwear sweaters, shirts, suits, and pants for export. With a goal of tenfold growth to US $1 billion in the next five years, Bangladesh is now attempting to significantly enhance its yearly exports of …