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Report highlights the impact a potential Tiktok ban could have on retailers
"First Insight" released a first report on how banning the app TikTok could influence retail behavior. The report reveals that 68% of retailers would expect their sales to be at risk If Tiktok was to be banned. However, only 28% have contingency plans. Currently, TikTok...
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September 09, 2024
India's Union Minister Shri Giriraj predicts technical export numbers to exceed $10 billion target by 2030
The Indian Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj spoke at the international conference "Viksit Bharat - Technical Textiles for Sustainable Growth & Development" in New Delhi. He emphasized the growing importance of technical textiles, especially man-made fibers, both globally...
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September 27, 2024
Pakistan's cotton production drops by 60%
Pakistan's cotton production in Punjab and Sindh has dropped by 60%, severely impacting the textile industry.
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September 05, 2024
Cambodian worker's representatives ask for a $14 increase of the minimum wage in 2025, employers propose a $1 raise
Representatives of Cambodia's garments, footwear and travel good industries have met with employers at the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to present their initial proposals for wage adjustments. The two sides seem to struggle agreeing over market competitiveness and...
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September 05, 2024
Cotton yarn trade slows in north India due to holiday, low demand
North Indian cotton yarn prices showed a mixed trend due to varying market conditions. Prices rose by ₹2 per kg in Ludhiana but remained steady in Delhi amid slow demand and holiday closures. Mills are pushing for higher prices following an increase in global cotton prices....
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September 27, 2024
Textile millers come up with charter of demands
Leaders of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Central and Southern Zone have presented a charter of demands to run the industry in a seamless manner and without any disruption.
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August 05, 2024
Bahlil confirms massive layoff in textile sector
Minister of Investment/ Head of Indonesia Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia has confirmed of massive layoffs in textile industry in several location in Indonesia’s West Java Province.
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August 05, 2024
Textile Industry in India Embraces Solar Power with LONGi Modules
The Indian textile industry, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, is taking a giant leap towards a greener future. A textile manufacturer in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu has recently installed a solar power plant featuring LONGi's high-efficiency Hi-MO 5 solar modules. The project,...
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August 05, 2024
Water-saving innovations for the textile & fashion industry
The garment and textile industry is known for its high water consumption, which annually uses 79 trillion litres of water1 – enough to meet the needs of 27% of the world’s population under WHO standards. It’s estimated that fashion also contributes significantly to global...
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August 05, 2024
Bangladesh: Concerns raised over brand purchasing practices as violent protest crackdown puts garment industry in crisis
In July 2024, students led demonstrations against the Bangladesh government's employment quota system. This was met with a violent crackdown on protesters, who faced attacks, arrests, torture and harassment, with more than 150 people reported killed, and over 1,600 injured as the...
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August 02, 2024
Indonesian textile sector under threat, imports force 21 factories to close
Indonesia’s textile industry is said to be “struggling” due to cheaper Chinese imports and continued disruption to global supply chains.
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July 29, 2024
China at forefront of textile industry trends, sustainability
From yarns and fabrics to finished garments and home products — each stitch connects China's textile industry to the world. This week, more than 500 Chinese companies are displaying their latest innovations and sustainability efforts at a major industry event at the Javits Center...
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July 29, 2024
FDI, Export Targets to Propel Sustainability Adoption in Vietnam’s Garment and Textile Sector
The stakes are high for Vietnam’s garment and textile sector as key exports markets and competing producer markets intensify their push for green targets, influencing brand appeal to consumers and sourcing decisions by global fashion retailers.
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July 29, 2024
Revolutionising Textile Manufacturing: The Role of AI in Enhancing Production Processes and Quality Control
The use of Artificial intelligence (AI) in textile production processes and quality control systems improves efficiency and precision while also setting the door for creative improvements. This article digs into the many ways AI is altering the textile industry, with an emphasis...
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July 29, 2024
ADB, Ananta Group Sign Deal to Promote Energy-Efficient Fabric Manufacturing, Create Jobs in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $40 million financing package with Ananta Knitwear Limited (AKL) to finance a new knit fabric factory in Narshingdi, Bangladesh. AKL is part of the Ananta Group, one of the largest exporters of ready-made garments in Bangladesh.
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July 29, 2024
Fashion Brands Face New Skepticism on Green Claims
A greenwashing lawsuit against Lululemon and a documentary on the recycling of a Swiss brand of shoes have cast environmental pledges into question
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July 25, 2024
UN report calls for action on textile waste
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) have published new proposals to reduce the impacts of secondhand clothing exports. They claim that Europe is lagging behind in sorting...
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July 22, 2024
Pakistan’s textile in a brave new world
Exchange rate, energy prices, or pricing in the global market – something will have to give, and fast. Despite fears and gloom, Pakistan’s textile and garments industry has delivered a robust year of export performance. Although the dollar value of exports remained flat-lined...
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July 22, 2024
Circular Economy as an Enabler for Responsible Banking: Circular Solutions to Achieve Climate Targets in the Textile Sector
The global textile sector is one of the most polluting industries in the world and significantly contributes to climate change, with around 70 per cent of environmental impacts originating from upstream activities like raw materials extraction and production, and 30 per cent from...
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July 22, 2024
Does Vietnam and Bangladesh’s Cheap Labor Threaten ‘Made in China’ Textiles?
Despite rising labor costs and less enthusiasm for factory jobs, e-commerce and domestic consumption provide a future growth model for the massive textile industry in China.
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July 19, 2024