Absorbent hygiene products such as diapers, sanitary pads, and incontinence products are an integral part of our daily lives. However, most of these products contain synthetic components and contribute to the global plastic waste problem. The search for alternatives is becoming increasingly urgent. The catch is that only innovations that offer the same performance and […]
Every year, significantly large amount of textile waste is generated worldwide out of which very little quantity gets recycled into new clothing. Large quantity textile waste generated is leading to significant increase in environmental pollution. To tackle the textile waste challenge the big fashion brands and the textile value chain are planning their next steps […]
Presenting an Interconnected Future focusing on materials that are kind to our environment, provide comfort, and multi-function as we engage in person again As a textile solutions provider Hyosung continually seeks to bring innovation across the value chain that exceed expectations. To bring value and creative solutions to its wide network of partners, Hyosung’s Fashion Design […]
Today’s must-knows about cotton and Uster World Cotton Day – on October 7 every year – is a celebration of the world’s most important natural fiber. It’s a good time to take a closer look at cotton from all the different angles – the growers and traders, spinners, fashion addicts and even museum visitors. This […]
Certification guarantees the sustainable fiber is made with plant-based materials and made in an eco-friendly environment Hyosung, the world’s largest spandex manufacturer, and the first global developer to commercialize bio-based spandex, has received eco-product certification from Standard Global Services (SGS) guaranteeing that creora® bio-based spandex is made with plant-based materials and is produced in a […]
“U.S. Cotton and the Golden Triangle of Profitability” seminars in Coimbatore, Ludhiana, and Mumbai, India, sponsored by Cotton Council International (CCI), showcased how usage of U.S. cotton improves mill performance. More than 185 mills, brands/retailers and U.S. cotton merchants attended the invitation-only seminars from June 20-24. The textile mills that attended the events consumed more […]
Indorama India Private Ltd (INVIYA® brand), the Baddi, Himachal Pradesh-based spandex business of Singapore-headquartered Indorama Corporation, has launched an all-new hygiene grade super comfort spandex for baby and adult diapers under the brand name SnugFit™, at the recently held 5th ‘Right Hygiene’ Conference, held in New Delhi, on June 2-3, 2022. SnugFit™ is an improvised […]
Fluid Fashion enters the textile hub of the nation The Aditya Birla Group is a global leader in sustainable fibres, and Birla Cellulose’s premier fashion ingredient brand “Liva” opened a state-of-the-art Liva Accredited Partner Forum (LAPF) Studio in Surat on Monday to cater to the growing demand of Textiles and Clothing. “Surat is recognised as […]
Unique bio-based polyester yarn provides the perfect balance of stretch, comfort and style With workplaces opening back up as the COVID pandemic subsides, consumers are thinking about running, walking or biking to work to maintain their active lifestyles along with helping the environment. Performance apparel with a more business-casual style is emerging, and textiles made […]
The Lenzing Group, the world’s leading supplier of wood-based specialty fibers, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its key lyocell expansion project in Thailand. The new plant, the largest of its kind in the world with a nameplate capacity of 100,000 tons per year, started production on schedule and will help to even […]
HUGO BOSS became a front-runner in the race to adopt HeiQ AeoniQ yarns by putting a US$5M equity investment in HeiQ AeoniQ LLC and additional contingent US$4M based on performance milestone arrangements. The LYCRA Company has also become the exclusive distributor for HeiQ AeoniQ yarn by making a significant, undisclosed investment and by committing to […]
Coats, the world’s leading industrial thread company, is calling for industry brands, manufacturers and recyclers to collaborate with it on a new circularity concept that makes end of life garment recycling easier and cost effective. Coats is launching EcoCycle, a range of water dissolvable threads to facilitate the disassembly of garments. Coats is now looking […]
Birla Cellulose, the pulp and fibre business of Grasim Industries Ltd. a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, today announced its goal to bring down its net carbon emissions to zero across all its operations by 2040, with a possibility to reach it earlier by 2035. This is the most ambitious target set by […]
Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd. has announced commissioning of its second unit at Himachal for producing polyester staple fibre by recycling PET. The new plant was inaugurated by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. Sutlej has invested around Rs. 239 crores in this second unit, which is expected to provide employment to 600 people. […]
HeiQ announces a potential game-changer for the textile industry with the introduction of HeiQ AeoniQ — a high performance cellulose yarn based on a new fiber derived from carbon negative materials. This new fiber, which is derived from third generation cellulosic biopolymers, is advancing to pilot production prior to mass commercialization. The LYCRA Company is […]