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 …
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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Transforming Textiles AB, a Swedish business, has unveiled Sense-Tex, a cutting-edge yarn and fabric technology that combines sustainability, utility, and style. With two conductors and three natural fibers, this five-fiber yarn-thread construction prioritizes environmental consciousness in textile technology. Sense-Tex lays the foundation for digital integration in textiles through the incorporation of sensor connectivity. Leading the …
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Vince Holding Corp. revealed its strategic transformation program aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs by more than US $ 30 million over the next three years. The New York-based fashion brand is focused on improving its gross margin profile and driving cost efficiencies through various measures. This initiative includes streamlining manufacturing and production operations, …
Vince announces a US$30 million cost-cutting initiative to improve productivity Read More »
A recent analysis from MENAFN projects that the sewing machine market will grow 1.5 times between 2021 and 2031. Sewing machine revenue was estimated to be US $3.40 billion by 2022, and by 2031, it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 4.30%. According to the survey, the increasing …
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American Biomaterials startup Gozen has been able to raise US $3.3 million for its ground-breaking biomaterial called “Lunaform.” With participation from Accelr8, Astor Management, and SOSV, this fundraising round, led by Happiness Capital, represents a turning point in Gozen’s quest to transform the automotive, home furnishings, and fashion industries with its lab-grown leather substitute that …
Gozen receives US $3.3 million in financing for Lunaform, a biomaterial Read More »
Denimville, a well-known sportswear and jeans manufacturer with headquarters in Guatemala, has used GSDCost as part of a Coats Digital ecosystem expansion. The action will aid the manufacturer in increasing cost-effectiveness, standardizing cost-to-make processes, and optimizing production efficiency. Following its intensive GSDCost training with Coats Digital’s experts during the first phase of the solution rollout, …
Denimville, a clothing manufacturer in Guatemala, chooses Coats Digital’s GSDcost Read More »
Several products have seen their duty drawback rates significantly increase after the government published the new rates. The drawback rate for cotton T-shirts has grown from 2.1% to 3.1%, while the rate for man-made T-shirts has increased by 0.5%. There has also been a little increase in the drawback rate for baby clothes (both blended …
Reduced duty drawback rates, and exporters of apparel praise the government Read More »
The president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Faruque Hassan, emphasized the opportunity for ready-made clothing exports to Brunei Darussalam. This observation was made when Haji Haris Bin Haji Othman, the High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to Bangladesh, and BGMEA President Faruque Hassan met. The BGMEA office in Dhaka served as the …
BGMEA is optimistic about Brunei’s potential for garment exports Read More »
The latest product platform for flat-knit items, MVTM, has been introduced by MAS Matrix, the diversified flat-knit garment production facility under MAS Holdings. Athleisure clothing is reportedly revolutionized by the technology and product capabilities of the MVTM series. The line features a variety of extremely practical, adaptable, and fashionable styles. According to MAS, the fundamental …
Launch of the MVTM range of tailored flat knits by MAS Matrix Read More »