by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 25, 2024 | News & Insights, Textile Industry
The history of textiles spans millennia, beginning with the earliest perceived texture made with the guidance of ancient societies. Archaeological findings show that historic civilizations just like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians wove textiles from natural fibers...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 25, 2024 | Business & Policy, News & Insights, Textile Industry
Yarn Expo Shenzhen drew its curtains on 7 June 2024, marking the close of South China’s first summer sourcing platform this year. Held concurrently with Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and PH Value, the three-day fair welcomed nearly 20,000 visits from 45...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 25, 2024 | Articles, Textile Industry
Introduction Textiles are one of the oldest industries in the world which has been manufacturing fabrics and materials needed for various purposes. However, the industry has been confronted with some problems regarding its pollution; specifically the dyeing and...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 25, 2024 | Articles, Textile Industry
Introduction: The Athleisure Phenomenon Fashion and apparel industry has been evolving for several years, and recently the new fashion that has made its way to the industry is known as athleisure. The term athleisure is a combination of athletic and leisure and it...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 25, 2024 | News & Insights, Textile Industry
The textile industry is experiencing a significant transformation as sustainability and innovation take center stage. Refiberd, a leader in this revolution, is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies with eco-friendly practices to redefine the...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 24, 2024 | News & Insights, Textile Industry
In a prelude to the unveiling of the Federal Budget for FY25, the Pakistani textile industry, a pivotal sector contributing over 50% to the nation’s total exports, is sounding alarms over the government’s rumoured plans to levy customs duties on cotton...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 24, 2024 | Business & Policy, News & Insights, Textile Industry
In a recent gathering in New Delhi, the Hon’ble Union Textile Minister of India, Shri Giriraj Singh, convened a meeting with various textile associations from across the country to address the pressing issue of enhancing employment opportunities in the textile...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 24, 2024 | Events Updates, News & Insights, Textile Industry
– More than 350 exhibitors from across the country and buyers from more than 50 countries to participate in this edition of IIGF Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister for Textiles, will be inaugurating the 71st edition of the India International...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 24, 2024 | Apparel, Fashion & Retail, News & Insights
As we show up ahead to 2024, the style business is ready for immense changes. With industry trends in 2024 driving communication, this newsletter explores the latest traits, technological improvements, and eco-friendly initiatives that might be reshaping the destiny...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 22, 2024 | News & Insights, sustainable
The European Council has adopted a “general approach” on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive, with a focus on food and textile waste. The directive for textiles requires member states to collect textiles separately for re-use, preparation for...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 22, 2024 | News & Insights, Textile Industry
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) is urging the Indian government to evaluate schemes like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) for the textile industry. Despite a decrease in India’s...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jun 21, 2024 | News & Insights, Textile Industry
Pakistan’s textile sector faced a tough fiscal year due to intensified competition from China and weakened external demand, as reported in the Economic Survey 2023-24 released on Tuesday. Despite a lower contraction rate, the sector experienced an 8.3% dip from...
