India bought dyed knit fabrics worth US $276 million (Rs. 2,270 crore) mostly from China between April and August of 2023. Since Tamil Nadu is the largest hub for the range of knitted fabrics, the state’s textile sector is concerned about the ongoing increase in imports of dyed knitted fabrics. According to Prabhu Dhamodharan, Convenor …
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The British motorcycle clothing company Keis Apparel has introduced a new heated body warmer using UltraFlex technology. The first in a new line of heated motorcycle clothing from Keis, the heated body warmer is made to keep riders warm during rides in the chilly winter months. The UltraFlex panels of the clothing are four-way flexible, …
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According to a recent FMI study, the market for 3D-printed wearables is currently valued at US $ 4.25 billion and is expected to grow to US $ 10.25 billion by 2033. Over the next ten years (until 2033), it is predicted that the market for wearable 3D-printed technology will grow at a CAGR of 9.2%. …
Ahmedabad University and Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) have teamed up to enhance education, research and development, and offer services to the industries in these fields in order to support the expanding composites and technical textiles sectors. An innovative two-year Master of Technology and PhD in Composites program offered by Ahmedabad University’s School of …
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Toray Industries, located in Tokyo, has raised its ownership position in a joint venture with a Thai partner as it seeks to increase the commercialization of important nylon 6,6 polymer intermediates made from non-edible biomass. Together with its partner Mitsui DM Sugar Co., Toray established Cellulosic Biomass Technology (CBT) in 2017. Toray has now increased …
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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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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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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 United Kingdom must dramatically reduce the amount of textiles that end up in residual trash, according to a recent policy document from the UK government, to meet its waste targets and Net Zero promises. The new waste prevention program for England is contained in the document “Maximizing Resources, Minimizing Waste.” It outlines our main …
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To develop the circular economy, the fashion and recycling industries from all around the world have banded together to call for harmonized digital labeling (QR codes). The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Group (SMART), an international non-profit trade group with headquarters in Switzerland, has joined 130 recycling, fashion, and footwear organizations from around the world …
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