SUSTAINABILITY

Texport Industries on the fast track to growth with a series of sustainability initiatives

The company is a vertically integrated garment export house that produces 2 million knits and woven garments per month Bengaluru–based Texport Industries is a leading textile manufacturing company that produces 2 million units per month of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel for customers globally. The family-owned company is CAP-certified (natific Color Accreditation Program) and works […]

FIBRE SUSTAINABILITY

Hyosung creora® bio-based Spandex receives first Global SGS Certification

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 […]

SUSTAINABILITY

Indo Count joins global initiatives to tackle Climate Change

One of World’s largest manufacturers and exporters of bed linens gets validated by the Science Based Target initiative for its emissions target Indo Count, an India-based end-to-end bedding solutions company, raised the standard of sustainability and took a large step towards climate action by taking ambitious targets of GHG reduction through a scientific approach.  Indo […]

SUSTAINABILITY TECHNOLOGY

Reliance launches Recron EcoGold with CiCLO fibre technology

Unveils HEXAREL Fibrefill – Graphene-enhanced new age smart fibre Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), India’s largest company has launched Recron Fibrefill EcoGold with CiCLO – a new fibre technology having a unique chemistry that enables activation of biomimetic biodegradation process – at the Heimtextil exhibition in Frankfurt. It is important that ever-increasing demand for environment friendly […]

SUSTAINABILITY TECHNOLOGY

Jeanologia presents fastest laser technology at ITM 2022

Jeanologia, the Spanish company world leaders in developing eco-efficient technologies, will present the fastest laser on the market at ITM Exhibition 2022. (Hall 1 Booth 105B) Pioneers in the development and application of advanced lasers for garment finishing, the company provides greater productivity to the textile industry with a better cost per garment, thanks to […]

SUSTAINABILITY

Recycled plastic featured on garments sold worldwide – catalysing inclusive circularity

Together with an ecosystem of partners the non-profit H&M Foundation launched a first of its kind USD 11 million initiative in 2020, to address the gaps in the system that keep Bengaluru waste pickers in poverty and exclusion. Now, plastic waste collected by informal waste pickers is becoming a valued resource in the fashion and […]

SUSTAINABILITY

‘The Lenzing Conclave’ concludes at Salem: Receives Applause from the region’s Traditional Wear Industry

The Lenzing Group, market leader in wood-based specialty fibres, hosted the ‘The Lenzing Conclave’ at Salem. The conclave is an India-first initiative by Lenzing group, aimed at empowering the textile industry with best global practices in sustainable textile. The conclave featured insightful discussions with industry experts and leaders with a focus on the regional traditional wear market. India […]

FIBRE SUSTAINABILITY

LIVA unveils latest LAPF Studio in Surat

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 […]

SUSTAINABILITY

JP Modatex and Dupont Biomaterials collaborate to launch new sustainable spun yarn collection of linen and sorona®

New Spun Yarn Collection Enables Comfort Stretch in Linen-based Fabrics DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced that JP Modatex India and DuPont Biomaterials are launching a new spun yarn collection made with a blend of natural fibers and DuPont™ Sorona® staple fibers.  The collection brings together linen and partially plant-based Sorona® fibers to create spun yarns for […]

SUSTAINABILITY

Goldi Solar powers Surat’s First Solar-Powered Textile Market for Avadh Group

This rooftop project is said to light the path for other markets in the vicinity Goldi Solar, a global solar panel manufacturer and EPC services provider has solarized Surat’s First Textile Market for Avadh Group. Avadh is a reputed real estate company with ultra‐modern residential and commercial projects across the country. The market is located in the […]

SUSTAINABILITY

Pratibha Syntex lays foundation for world class greenfield project to manufacture 100% sustainable sportswear

Opening new avenues for sustainable textile business, Pratibha Syntex Ltd ventures into world class green field project Pratibha Swaraj Pvt Ltd.  To be developed on the principles of Industry 4.0, the project would redefine the paradigms of the garment industry of India. The first phase of the unparalleled factory would come into operations by August […]

SUSTAINABILITY

What consumers shop and value

The global pandemic has fundamentally changed the world. Despite the drop in COVID-related restrictions and lockdowns in 2022, the pandemic has continued to increase awareness and anxiety surrounding hygiene. Recent consumer studies indicate that new habits formed during this time period will endure, permanently changing how consumers shop and what they value. Due to an […]

SUSTAINABILITY

ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme ensuring safer planet can co-exist

The theme of the conference is “Moving together to create a better planet”. Chemicals impact our planet in terms of clean water, clean air and clean soil, hazardous waste, worker safety, circularity, biodiversity preservation and climate change (through GHG emissions). Sound chemical management is at the heart of reducing these impacts on the environment. The […]

SUSTAINABILITY TECHNOLOGY

Lycra launches Dual Comfort technology for Ready-To-Wear & Wovens

Innovation provides all-day stretch comfort while helping consumers stay cool and dry The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative fiber and technology solutions for the textile and apparel industry, announced today the launch of LYCRA® DUAL COMFORT technology for ready-to-wear (RTW) and wovens. The company’s latest innovation will help transform these garment categories […]