Manufacturing Industry

Global e-commerce is dominated by online fashion shopping: Report

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According to the most recent ConsumerX 2024 research, online fashion shopping is driving global e-commerce, with 56.1% of respondents buying apparel and accessories online. Just 3.1% of respondents to the extensive study, which included 7,714 respondents, said they never purchase online, highlighting the increasing popularity of this activity. 37.8% of online shoppers make purchases at …

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Amidst the Red Sea crisis, the garment supply chain is under significant pressure

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Supply chain pressure in the apparel industry is a major concern in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 due to the ongoing Red Sea Crisis, which is exacerbated by geopolitical flashpoints in the South China Sea and the Panama Canal. According to GlobalData’s Company Filings Analytics Trends & Signals – Q1 2024 report, the Red …

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A “world first” satellite project called GOTS will map India’s organic cotton crop

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The non-profit Global Standard, which is in charge of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has launched what is referred to as the “world’s first” program to show off the potential of remote satellite monitoring for organic cotton farming systems. India, the largest producer of organic cotton globally, initiated two noteworthy projects in 2023, according …

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Exports are being encouraged by the government through e-commerce zones

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The government is thinking of creating specialized zones to encourage exports through online shopping. The intention is to free businesses from most of the existing compliance burdens while granting them flexibility for cross-border direct-to-consumer sales. According to a suggestion in the commerce ministry’s 100-day program, the planned e-commerce export zones will be driven by private …

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James Heal Titan Tensile Tester celebrated its 25th anniversary with the debut of a new product

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James Heal, a UK-based provider of textile testing solutions, has celebrated 25 years of innovation since the development of their first Titan universal testing machine in 1999 by introducing two new instruments in their tensile and compression testing range. James Heal created the Titan 25 in response to consumer demand for high-capacity testing items as …

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ICE cotton declines and attitudes are not supported by the weak dollar

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During yesterday’s trading session, ICE cotton continued its downward trajectory, with multiple contracts hitting multi-month lows. Buyers remained cautious and largely inactive despite the US dollar’s decline. The value of natural fiber declined even more as a result of declining crude oil prices. ICE cotton has experienced a notable decrease of almost 18% in the …

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Spinning tools can reduce microfibre release by altering the composition of the fiber

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Researchers from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom have shown that altering yarn spinning processes and the makeup of fibers can lessen the amount of microfibres released from textiles and their detrimental effects on the environment. A study group headed by Alice Hazlehurst, a PhD candidate in the university’s faculty of arts, humanities …

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Bangladeshi garment exports facing further difficulties due to the Iran-Israel confrontation

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Shipments of clothing from Bangladesh are a source of concern due to the intensifying tensions between Iran and Israel. The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea and the Gaza conflict are already putting further stress on the world supply chain. Local apparel exporters worry that if the tensions escalate into a full-fledged conflict, operating expenses …

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In Q1 2024, the manufacturing sector in ASEAN grows: S&P International

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S&P Global reports that as of the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, the manufacturing sector within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was growing at an accelerated rate. The main S&P Global ASEAN manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose from 50.4 in February to 51.5 in March, indicating the strongest improvement …

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The Rajasthani government uses the EoDB to create the Export Promotion Policy for 2024

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The government of Rajasthan has created a draft strategy to boost exports using digital infrastructure, quick clearances, and ease of doing business (EoDB). Government sources claim that the administration is seeking suggestions on the approach from industrialists, exporters, and trade associations. “Since the model code of conduct is now in force, the final policy will …

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