India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has issued an alert over garments being imported via Bangladesh from other countries to take advantage of duty concessions offered under a free-trade agreement (FTA). DRI has asked the customs department to carefully check the origin certificates that Bangladeshbodies issue for such consignments.Pic: ShutterstockThe move follows a DRI show-cause notice in early August to Future Enterprises on 83 garment consignments, allegedly imported from other

Inditex starts closing the loop. Zara, the biggest chain of the Spanish giant by revenue, has launched its first line Denim from Denim, of garments created from the cotton extracted from other used jeans.The company stated that they recycled old garments to subtract cotton and reuse it to create new items. It’s the first collection of the brand using denim waste.The company explains that its working with NGO’s to the collection of this items and the creation of a system that allows them to conti

What is organza?Organza fabric is multifunctional and it has been making fashion world so fascinating, ever since designers use it to associate with fashion or couture.Organza is a type of lightweight plain weave fabric. This type of fabric is sheer, which means that it is woven in an extremely low density that results in a transparent and relatively flimsy textile. Due to its transparency and high breathability, organza fabric is commonly used to make garments that overlay thicker types of appa

Many people from different streams of business or politics tend to ignore the importance of a sustainable world. Most of the brands are yet to act to the extent it to promote more awareness supporting sustainable initiatives widely.Thus, the consumers are confused, however, recently few strong movements and observations from different walk of society are sending a clear message to the world.The Swedish Fashion Council has canceledto focus on launching a more sustainable alternative. It was suppo

The next generation of waterproof smart fabrics can be laser printed and made in minutes. Scientists from RMIT University have developed a cost-efficient and scaleable method for rapidly fabricating textiles that are embedded with energy storage devices. In just three minutes, the method can produce a 10x10cm smart textile patch that’s waterproof, stretchable and readily integrated with energy harvesting technologies.The new technology can produce a 10x10cm smart textile patch in just three minu

The founders of Asia’s fastest growing hemp firm, Cannacubed, have launched the Asia Industrial Hemp Association or AIHA with its headquarters in Hong Kong, as the first ‘in-country’ office in Kunming. The organisation is looking to appoint additional board members and recruit newmembers to support the regions push into the booming hemp industry.Pic: ShutterstockRising awareness about the benefits of industrial hemp, increasing legalisation to cultivate industrial hemp in many countries througho

Zimbabwe has plugged loopholes in the utilisation of the clothing manufacturers’ rebate (CMR) after some players were found to have abused the facility over the past six years, resulting in the state losing millions of dollars in tax revenue. Malpractices include the disposal of fabrics intended for value addition in the domestic market and transfer pricing.Finance and economic development minister Mthuli Ncube said although the facility had assisted manufacturers to reduce production costs, the

NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday said(FDI) in India's chemical sector is "meagre" at only 9 per cent of the total inflow in the country in spite of conducive policy and asked the industry players to introspect the reasons for the same.Addressing a CII organised event, Chemicals and Fertiliser Minister D V Sadananda Gowda asked the industry to suggest if policy interventions are required to boost growth of the sector which has the potential to reach from the current USD 163 bill

Bangladesh commerce minister Tipu Munshi has requested Brazil to reduce the 35 per centduty to easeof readymade garments (RMG) and other items to its market. If Brazil lowers the duty, consumers there can buy reasonable-priced quality Bangladeshi RMG, he said during a meeting with the leaders of São Paulo Chamber of Commerce recently.He was on a visit to MERCOSUR, the southern common market comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, according to a ministry press release.Munshi also soug

Following a renewed period of emphasis on improving sustainability, Egyptianproduction and exports are at their highest for five years, with season 2018-2019 registering an increase of 45 per cent in exports, the Cotton Egypt Association (CEA) has said. The significant advancements are due to implementation of 'The Egyptian Cotton Project'.Pic: ShutterstockCEA has been supporting the implementation of The Egyptian Cotton Project activities that englobe an innovative training, education a