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Getting Back Into Work Mode
Finally it seems that restrictions will ease later this month as the number of new cases continues to go down, and we have some...
Gathered Threads
There is some terrific work in Gathered Threads an exhibition I have curated at ArcYinnar. It would be great to see lots of visitors,...
From Concept To Stage: Submit Presentations For The Frankfurt Techtextil Forum And Texprocess Forum 2026 Now
The forums address key topics of the future textile industry — from material development and production to sustainability and digitalisation. This generates new insights...
Finally- My Tifaifai Quilts
Finally, after 5 months and 20 odd days my tifaifai quilts have come back to me. In that time I have made two claims...
Exhibition at Meeniyan Art Gallery
I have been slow to recover from Covid and that combined with mum’s ongoing health issues meant i had a very slow start to...
Cone Denim Sells Majority Stake To Artistic Milliners
Pakistan-based Artistic Milliners has acquired a majority stake in Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles, Greensboro, N.C. The resulting multinational company will operate under the...
Circulose, M&S Collaborate
Circulose has partnered with Marks & Spencer (M&S). The collaboration supports Circulose’s goal of expanding circular materials in the fashion industry, with M&S planning...
Catching Up
The time has flown , and I feel I have very little to show for the time. We have had two big exhibitions at...
BW Converting To Promote Sustainable Finishing Solutions With A.T.E. At Techtextil India 2025
“Technical textiles and home furnishings are growing segments in India, and mills are increasingly focused on operational efficiency and sustainability,” added Rick Stanford, Vice...
Busy But not Going Anywhere
I have been working on new on-line classes, and I hope we will be able to make the videos sooner rather than later- things...
BRÜCKNER: What Modern Textile Finishing Looks Like Today At ITMA ASIA
This tool and much more is available to customers in the new myBrückner customer portal. All important machine information, access to digital services, and...
Book Without Words (or Book of Many Many Hours)
It looks like the state in which I live is going back into lock down. We had been doing very well, but some foolish,...
Bluestar Alliance Completes Dickies Purchase
Bluestar Alliance, New York City, has completed its acquisition of the Dickies brand from VF Corp. The deal brings the heritage workwear label into...
Bluestar Alliance Completes Acquisition Of Iconic Workwear And Lifestyle Brand Dickies™ From VF Corporation
“Dickies is one of the most authentic, resilient brands in global apparel,” said Joey Gabbay, CEO of Bluestar Alliance. “Its 100+ years legacy rooted...
bluesign: Driven By Responsible Production
“We are the only service provider in the textile sector offering a comprehensive eco-system approach that connects chemical management, manufacturing process optimization, and sustainable...
Barmag: First PA66 Spinning Plant With EvoQuench Successfully Commissioned
Growing Interest in polyamide yarn systems
Back in Self Isolation
Last week I came out of isolation to go visit my mother, take her to the doctor, and make sure she had enough supplies...
Avery Dennison Extends San Francisco 49ers Collaboration With Enhanced Fan Personalization Technology
A horizon of excitement for the 49ers and Levi’s® Stadium
And the Fires Keep Burning
It is hard to imagine that bushfires have been burning in various parts of Australia since September and still continue to put many communities...
And Lockdown Continues
Where I live, Morwellia, we are in stage 3 lockdown, but Melbourne, where my mother and daughters live are in stage 4- as we...
Accelerating Circularity Announces Leadership Transition As Organization Plans For The Future
Incoming CEO Eileen Mockus brings over two decades of experience driving sustainable innovation in the textile industry. Formerly CEO of Coyuchi, she has also...
AAFA Calls On U.S. Government To Protect American Companies, Workers, And Families From Digital Devalue Chain Of Counterfeits Promulgated By Platforms
to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as part of USTR’s 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (NML). In...
2025 Quarterly Issue IV
Shawmut, West Bridgewater, Mass., recently launched Shawmut™ Insights, a proprietary Life Cycle Assessment system for its automotive textiles, from raw materials to end-of-life.
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
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...
Tariff uncertainty bites at Unifi
Delayed orders from major customers had a negative impact on recovery plans. !assets/images/unifi-777x408-boxed.jpg “© Unifi”)
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
PROGRESS project promotes sustainable growth in RMG industry
PROGRESS project promotes sustainable growth in RMG industry By
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...
Our Technology for Your Success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025
!assets/images/autefa_solutions-scaled-2.jpg “autefa_solutions-scaled-2”) Our Technology for Your Success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025
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
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...
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...
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...
BGMEA, Buyers Forum meeting stresses strengthening partnerships for sustainable supply chain
BGMEA, Buyers Forum meeting stresses strengthening partnerships for sustainable supply chain By
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...
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....
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...
Unique texture for new Teijin stretch fabric
Solotex bicomponent PTT yarns exploited to provide more than just stretch. !assets/images/teij-717x408-boxed.jpg “© Teijin”)
Union Finance Minister Indicates Major GST Revamp for Textiles
The textile industry — India’s second-largest employment provider with over 110 million workers, primarily from rural areas and women — is currently grappling with...
ICAC: Decreasing production and the critical role of traceability
ICAC: Decreasing production and the critical role of traceability
Global Cotton Output Drops, Traceability Gains Priority
Global cotton production estimates have seen a notable drop compared to last month, decreasing from 25.9 million tonnes to 25.5 million tonnes. This reduction...
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
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...
Delays in trade dispute resolution hamper foreign investment
Delays in trade dispute resolution hamper foreign investment By
Decreasing Productionand the Critical Role of Traceability
Decreasing Productionand the Critical Role of Traceability 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
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
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”)
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,...
Uster Technologies Celebrates 150 Years of Quality Excellence
From Instruments to Intelligent End-to-End Solutions Uster, Switzerland, 2nd September 2025 – Uster Technologies is commemorating 150 years of excellence, marking its journey of...
US' LYB partners with Futamura, Iwatani & Shiseido on bio-based films
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a global leader in recycled polymers, has announced the joint development of a new bio-based film packaging solution in collaboration with...
Trident takes top honors at India’s Best Design Awards
!assets/images/trident-9-2-indias-best-design-snip-300x186-1.jpg "trident-9-2-indias-best-design-snip-300x186-1") Photo courtesy of Trident Group Prune, India – Trident Group walked away with a pair of prestigious honors during the India’s Design...
Service robots for H&M and IKEA
AI-powered robots are deployed as a performance-based service. !assets/images/rebl-611x408-boxed.jpg “© Rebl Industries”)
OEKO-TEX® annual report 2024/2025: Collaboration for transparent supply chains
OEKO-TEX® annual report 2024/2025: Collaboration for transparent supply chains
Maharashtra Agitation Hits Business, Says Dr. Kalantri
The ongoing agitation in Maharashtra since Friday has caused major disruptions in the movement of goods, transport, and people, particularly in South Mumbai and...
Intertextile Apparel begins today, setting new sourcing standards
Intertextile Apparel begins today, setting new sourcing standards
International Exhibition “24th Textile Series of Exhibitions 2025” begins on 10 September, organized by CEMS-Global
International Exhibition “24th Textile Series of Exhibitions 2025” begins on 10 September, organized by CEMS-Global By
India-US Textile Trade Tariffs: Path to Resolution Ahead
By: Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor, Texas Tech University Secondary tariff on India has kicked off on August 27, 2025. As of today, the import tariff...
“Hedefimiz, Çevreci ve Yenilikçi Çözümlerle Dünya Çapında İlk Tercih Edilen Firma Olmak”
“Hedefimiz, Çevreci ve Yenilikçi Çözümlerle Dünya Çapında İlk Tercih Edilen Firma Olmak” 02/09/2025/BOYA BASKI TERBİYE, ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, RÖPORTAJ Röportaj: Tuğba KARADEMİR Yaklaşık 45 yıldır tekstil...
