Estimated to reach a value pool of near US$ 4.5 Bn by the end of the forecast period (2019-2027), theis trending towards high-performance pigments in paints & coatings and plastic industries. The shift from heavy, metal-based, inorganic pigments will continue to benefit organic pigments market growth. These pigments have a better environmental profile than inorganic pigments and have more vivid colors particularly in printing inks. Continuous advances in the organic pigments market are expec

Textile home décor industry is fast transforming into an “IT” industry. Once dominated by independent interior designers and big box retailers, the market for textile home décor has witnessed proliferation of a number of startups. Online crowdsourcing and affordable outsourcing are key trends catching on in the market, wherein online provisions of style boards & design ideas, and hiring designers at affordable costs have become convenient. These trends are primarily driven by the marketplace

Due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV),The 21st Zhejiang International Trade Fair For Textile And Garment Industry (ZJTEX 2020)and the OrganizerAdsale Exhibition Services Ltd. have been devoting close attention to the situation of epidemic and its impact on the industry. In an effort to strengthen the prevention, protect the health and safety of all show participants, and to ensure the effectiveness of the exhibition,The “ZJTEX 2020” (originally on 14-16 May 2020) and its concurren

NASHIK – An Indian-based synthetic yarn supplier has started the production of recycled polyester FDY (fully drawn yarns) at its facility in Nashik using a new Oerlikon Barmag direct spinning system.As a result, Polygenta is now able to produce a wide range of both draw textured yarn (DTY) and fully drawn yarns (FDY) that comply with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS).Fully drawn yarns are made up of continuous filaments with highly oriented fibres that require high spinning and winding speeds.

European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) has welcomed the proposed new EU industrial strategy but wonders how the proposed principles will be put into practice. While the principles mentioned in the strategy are sound, effective implementation of such principles into practical measures will be critical to make a positive and sustainable impact.Pic: EuratexThe European textiles and apparel industry, worth nearly €180 billion and including 171,000 companies, is an essential pillar of t

WORMERVEER – A new textile sorting technology has been developed capable of processing 900kg of post-consumer material in just an hour.The Fibersort system at Wieland's facility in WormerveerThe Near Infrared (NIR) system, developed by Belgian construction firm Valvan and Dutch firm Wieland Textiles over several years, categorises textiles based on fibre composition and colour.A consortium of companies support the idea, from textile collectors and recyclers which have tested the real-world a

Abraham Moon, a leading vertical woollen mills in the UK, based in West Yorkshire, has adopted zero waste model, as part of the UKFT’s (UK Fashion and Textile Association) campaign. The campaign aims at displaying the unique strengths of the UK textile industry, with leading UK mills and manufacturers outlining their latest sustainability developments.Pic: UKFTAbraham Moon is working towards zero waste, investing in more energy-efficient machinery and green energy, as well as reducing single-use

The biggest beneficiaries in kidswear export to USA in January 2020 are India and Bangladesh.According to OTEXA, USA imported US $ 237.14 million worth kidswear in January and grew by 1.23 per cent on Y-o-Y basis. India massively surged by 27.17 per cent in its kidswear exports to USA,while Bangladesh grew by a huge 44.76 per cent.India shipped kidswear worth US $ 33.59 million to USA in January 2020 as against US $ 26.41 million worth of shipment in January 2019. On the other hand, Bangladesh e

The global trade of cleaning cloths (floor-cloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths) has been showing a consistent decline. Total trade dropped by 3.08 per cent from 2017 to 2019, according to data from TexPro. The global trade of cleaning cloths was $5,359.64 million in 2017, which moved down to $5,194.67 million in 2019.Pic: ShutterstockThe total trade of cleaning cloths has reduced 9.90 per cent in 2019 over the previous year and is anticipated to slash to $4,739.64 million in

US outdoor apparel brand Patagonia is offering to teach its customers how to carry out their own repairs so they can make their garments last longer.The company has launched the concept - in partnership with the iFixit online repair swervice - as part of its Worn Wear initiative to make its clothing last longer.Patagonia already repairs damaged items for customers through Worn Wear, as well as reselling used clothes, but will now also be offering online tutorials to help them carry out their own