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Textile industry journalist covering the latest trends and developments in the global textile market.
Sustainable Innovation: Freudenberg Launches Unique Binder-Free PLA/Wood Pulp Wetlaid Nonwovens
These innovative PLA-based wetlaid nonwovens have a variety of applications in markets such as horticulture, packaging, filtration and healthcare.
Swedish Innovation Behind New TexChroma™ Spray Dyeing
The TexCoat® G4 Legacy
Techtextil India 2025: Weaving India’s Journey Toward Global Functional Textile Leadership
The integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, sustainability practices, focus on circularity and innovative fibers has become a necessity. Techtextil India 2025 plays a crucial...
Temple of Bel
My machine has had to go to the repair shop and won’t be back for another 3 weeks- groan, just when I have had...
Textile Exchange Publishes The Final Criteria For Its New Materials Matter Standard, Marking A Pivotal Shift In Connecting Certification To Impact
The criteria were developed over five years in close collaboration with a designated International Working Group made up of brands, retailers, suppliers, producers, NGOs,...
Textile Technology Bellwethers Headline ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 Exhibition
Combined with CITME, a textile machinery exhibition owned by the China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA) and The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT TEX since...
The Composites Institute® (IACMI) Launches ‘Make It In America’ National Outreach Campaign
As part of the “Make It In America” initiative, IACMI will establish an annual award spotlighting rising stars shaping the future of America’s manufacturing...
The Story of a Commission
I mentioned in my last post that I was working on a two piece commission. Initially the people commissioning had asked for a large...
The Textile Institute Marks 100 Years With A Global Expansion Drive
“Our joint presence in Singapore underlines how enduring partnerships strengthen the entire industry,” Kent says. “Corporate Membership of The Textile Institute gives organisations access...
The Wild Fantastical Sea
I have been working on sea things these last couple of weeks as well as doing some stitching on paper ( a book Without...
Thermore® Launches Freedom: The New 100% Recycled Thermal Insulation That Bends, Stretches, And Breathes Like Your Favorite Yoga Pants
Combining high flexibility with exceptional shape recovery, Thermore Freedom provides consistent comfort even after repeated use. A patented fiber control technology prevents migration, ensuring...
Tifaifai- A New Book
The working title at present, but I am just in the process of signing a contract with Editions de Saxe to create a book...
Tifaifai and Linocut
I want to wish everyone the very best for 2021 and keep safe and healthy. I suspect that 2021 is going to be a...
Time seems to be Bent
A few months ago, one day seemed to just morph into another day without much distinction between the days. But the last month or...
Traveller's Blanket On-line Class
The month has flown since I last wrote a blog post and the intention had been to post a lot earlier as I am...
Travelling
It has been the longest time since I have blogged since I started blogging 19 years ago. The longer it went the less I...
Trivantage® named finalist in Window Fashion VISION Readers’ Choice Awards
The awards were a “landmark peer-driven program honoring the brands, products, professionals and innovations shaping the future of the window coverings industry,” according to...
TrusTrace Recognized As A Representative Provider For Digital Product Passports In Gartner® Research
Much of the current industry conversation around DPPs focuses on consumer-facing pilots. But true readiness goes far deeper. DPPs will be required at the...
Turkish Kofte Balls
I have been sewing a dress for my daughter for her school formal. It is an eon since I have sewn clothing, and then...
Twenty Years of Blogging
It is hard to believe but this month, October, my blog is 20 years old. I have been blogging since 2004 and I must...
UHMWPE Fibers — FET’s Game Changer For The Biomedical Market
Gel spinning starts with extrusion, but the additional washing and drawing technology to produce finished yarn is critical to the overall performance characteristics. An...
Upcoming Exhibition
All things going well ( if these lockdowns ever end) I shall be having a small exhibition in the Sparc Gallery at ArcYinnar starting...
U.S. Cotton Is A Natural Fit When Moving Away From Synthetics
As the textile industry has evolved, the understanding of its environmental and social footprint has increased as has the acceptance of responsibility for limiting...
Uster Technologies Presents Novelties At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025
Newly combining and correlating data of FiberQ — measured with Uster HVI — with data from Uster Quantum yarn clearers, spinners can learn about...
VDMA Companies Outline Major Benefits In Finishing – And Now Dyeing Too
Michael Schuhmann, Global Marketing Finishing at Archroma Textile Effects, explained that typical key functions provided in textile finishing include sweat and odor control, water...
What to say ?
The country in which I live has been devastated by horrendous bush fires that has resulted in death of people and volunteer fire fighters,...
Where did the Year Go?
Despite all the lockdowns ( we had close on eight months with a small break somewhere a third of the way along) time seems...
Wool’s Rebound: The New Era Of Wool & Protein Fibers
According to the press release, the market value for wool is predicted to almost double from $34.9 billion in 2022 to $63.2 billion by...
Workshops On-line
I have been teaching on-line classes since 2009 and have chosen not to use a dedicated platform to do this- mainly because I want...
Years End
I am not sure what I have been doing this last month- there has been quite a lot going on in sellling my mothers...
7. Techxtile Challenge Başvuruları Açıldı
7. Techxtile Challenge Başvuruları Açıldı 04/09/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, GÜNDEM UTİB tarafından düzenlenen 7. TechXtile Challenge Tasarım Yarışması için başvurular başladı. “Verimlilik” ana temasıyla gerçekleştirilecek yarışma, tekstil...
AEPC Chairman Hails GST Reform as Boost for Apparel Exports
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has welcomed the Government’s latest GST reforms, calling them a significant step towards making India a developed economy....
ALLIED Expands Transparency Ahead of EU Sustainability Rules
ALLIED Feather + Down, a global leader in high-performance, responsibly sourced, and sustainably processed down, is taking major steps toward a more transparent textiles...
Best Moissanite Bracelet Brands That Are Actually Worth Your Money
So I was window shopping last month (you know how it is) and saw this absolutely stunning diamond tennis bracelet. Price tag? $50,000. My...
BGMEA, Buyers Forum meeting stresses strengthening partnerships for sustainable supply chain
BGMEA, Buyers Forum meeting stresses strengthening partnerships for sustainable supply chain By
CMAI Welcomes GST Reforms, Urges Uniform 5% Garment Tax
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has expressed its wholehearted appreciation for the latest changes made in GST rates, particularly those impacting the...
Crystal & HKPC Innovate Graphene Thermal Clothing Tech
Crystal International Group Limited (“Crystal International” or the “Group”) continues to lead innovation in textile technology. The Group has partnered with the Hong Kong...
Digital Dignity: Empowering Workers Through Employment Injury Schemes and Data Trust
Digital Dignity: Empowering Workers Through Employment Injury Schemes and Data Trust By
How to Get Social Media Followers: 11 Best Tips That Work
Social Media is a place where millions of creators are making content, and it is a platform where growth takes a huge labor. Getting...
Hästens Marks 100 Years with Jack Ryde Anniversary 2000T
Continuing its mission to make the world a happier, more peaceful, and loving place through extraordinary sleep experiences, Hästens, the iconic Swedish family-run business...
LANXESS Tightens Operations Amid Global Market Weakness
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS faced a challenging second quarter in 2025, as a weak global market environment weighed on its performance. The company posted...
M. A. Jabbar, MD of DBL Group representing Bangladesh at the 14th World Chambers Congress 2025
M. A. Jabbar, MD of DBL Group representing Bangladesh at the 14th World Chambers Congress 2025 By
Our Technology for Your Success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025
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PHDCCI’s 4th Sustainable Textile Summit to Drive Green Future
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is gearing up to host the 4th Sustainable Textile Summit on Wednesday, 17th September 2025, at...
PROGRESS project promotes sustainable growth in RMG industry
PROGRESS project promotes sustainable growth in RMG industry By
Prominent Bangladeshi business leaders joined at the 14th World Chambers Congress 2025
Prominent Bangladeshi business leaders joined at the 14th World Chambers Congress 2025 By
Tariff uncertainty bites at Unifi
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Textile Shredding Equipment Market to Hit $2.8B by 2033
According to the latest market research, the Global Textile Shredding Equipment Market was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to...
Uster Technologies marks 150 years of empowering quality excellence
Uster Technologies marks 150 years of empowering quality excellence By
ZDHC South Asia Conference 2025, scheduled for 28 November in Bengaluru, India
ZDHC South Asia Conference 2025, scheduled for 28 November in Bengaluru, India By
Asahi Kasei Showcases PFAS-Free Polyamides, CFRP Recycling
Japanese technology leader Asahi Kasei is set to unveil its latest breakthroughs at K 2025, the world’s premier trade fair for plastics and rubber,...
ASOS opts for TrusTrace platform
System will provide real-time visibility across the supply chain right back to farm level. !assets/images/asos-725x408-boxed.jpg “© TrusTrace”)
Bangladesh is Russia’s second largest trade partner in South Asia- H.E. Mr. Alexander G. Khozin
Bangladesh is Russia’s second largest trade partner in South Asia- H.E. Mr. Alexander G. Khozin By
Bangladesh RMG Export in August $3.17bn export with a growth rate of -4.75%
Bangladesh RMG Export in August $3.17bn export with a growth rate of -4.75% By
BetaTANK’s Pump-Enabled Robot Redefines Tank Cleaning
The current generation of tank-cleaning robots across the globe typically relies on suction methods to remove sludge. However, these robots lack an onboard pump,...
Bombay Dyeing Unveils Festive 2025 Home Collection
Bombay Dyeing, one of India’s most iconic and trusted home fashion brands, has unveiled its much-anticipated Festive 2025 Collection. Designed to reflect the joy...
Decreasing Productionand the Critical Role of Traceability
Decreasing Productionand the Critical Role of Traceability By
Delays in trade dispute resolution hamper foreign investment
Delays in trade dispute resolution hamper foreign investment By
E-1 Visa for Textile Merchants in the US: Everything You Should Know About it in 2025
If you are a textile merchant from a treaty country with the United States, you can expand your operations in the American market with...
Four RMG exporters share how BRAC University students can shape industry’s future
Four RMG exporters share how BRAC University students can shape industry’s future By
