At Kingpins New York, the US-based mill—which also has sites in Mexico and China—will introduce its first line of viscose created using Renewcell’s Circulose pulp. The base for many regenerated fibers, such as viscose, lyocell, modal, acetate, and other synthetic cellulosic fibers, is cellulose. The round component is present in two fabrics. Lenzing’s Tencel, 29 …
To enhance its sustainability comprehension, the Spanish fashion brand Mango has partnered with the Polytechnic University of Madrid’s Centre for Higher Education in Fashion Design (CSDMM, Centro Superior de Diseño de Moda). The two have an agreement in place, and in 2024 they will design a training curriculum. The university’s Centre for Higher Education in …
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Beginning in the second quarter of 2024, Red Sea tensions are expected to affect Vietnamese exporters of clothing, textiles, footwear, and leather items, leading to delays in shipping and increased logistical expenses. Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) and the Vietnam Leather, Footwear, and Handbag Association (Lefaso), Truong …
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In anticipation of the denim industry’s emphasis on flexible worldwide sourcing and supply chain tactics, along with a wider range of certified sustainable textile options, Hyosung unveiled their 2024 denim sustainable textile and sourcing solutions at Kingpins NYC. Hyosung emphasizes that the denim industry’s intentional focus on global sourcing will be crucial, emphasizing the efficient …
A new five-year plan to promote the broad adoption and growth of regenerative fashion technologies has been revealed by Fashion for Good, an international organization with its headquarters located in Amsterdam and devoted to turning fashion into a good force. The plan calls for a significant investment in bolstering the Innovation Platform’s initiatives in impact …
Chinese video editing software CapCut has released a novel AI-powered video-to-text converter designed with the fashion sector in mind. CapCut, which was first introduced as JianYing in China in 2019 and is owned by ByteDance, grew in popularity and spread throughout the world, especially because of its connection to TikTok. By turning films into text, …
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An official release stated that the West Bengal Garment and Manufacturer and Dealers Association (WBGMDA) hosted the 55th edition of the Garment Buyers and Sellers Meet, which resulted in a staggering Rs. 850 crore in wholesale transactions. The three-day event attracted almost 900 notable national and international firms, underscoring the importance of the occasion. “This …
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Fashion company Superdry has filed a High Court lawsuit against Manchester City, claiming that the team’s training gear violates their trademark. In the summer, City announced that in 2023–2024, apparel for men and women will showcase the beer maker Asahi Super “Dry.” The maker of sports casual clothing claims that “the differences between Super ‘Dry’ …
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France’s Chargeurs owns Nativa, a specialist in Merino wool, and the H&M Group’s COS brand have partnered in 2024 to promote sustainable fashion. This month, their limited-edition capsule, which promotes “regenerative farming practices aimed at fostering positive change,” was launched in shops and online. The partnership demonstrates COS’s approach to transparency and traceability, which perfectly …
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After a difficult 2023, textile and apparel companies are preparing for 2024 while navigating a difficult environment. The industry, which faces numerous challenges due to variations in the world economy, recorded a 10% fall in turnover and a 30% decrease in unit manufacturing costs in the previous year. Except for the pandemic-hit year 2020, Lê …
The hardest year for textile exports in the last thirty years is 2023 Read More »