Saurer is presenting the intelligent, fully-fledged embroidery solution that offers a wide range of customisation options for customers, the Epoca 7 shuttle embroidery machine, at ITMA 2019 expo, in hall 6, booth B201, from June 20-26, 2019, in Barcelona. The embroidery machine features enhanced automation technology and a new application device.Epoca 7 also incorporates modernised CAD/CAM design software and a new mill management system. It sets new standards in terms of productivity, with an i

As of now, Bangladesh is able to meet 80% demand for fabrics for the export-oriented knitwear sector. While the local fabrics manufacturers are meeting 50% demand of the woven sector. As a result, the country’s $30 billion apparel sector is witnessing double digits growth.Figure: If the government implement the proposed 5% VAT on yarn, the manufacturers have to pay minimum Tk9.40 and maximum Tk23.50 per kilogram.But the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2019-20 poses a great threat for the cou

Coloration process of textile fibers are an essential portion in the textile industry. Actually, textile coloration means a wet process which is carried out using dyes, chemicals and a large volume of water. Textile coloration is the driving force of the textile industry because the quality of fabric depends on the coloration of textile fibers mostly.There are lots of techniques for textile coloration. Some of them are conventional and some of them are modern.According to the conventional techni

Farfetch, the global technology platform for the luxury fashion industry, has become a founding member of the Libra Association and will work with other founding members in the lead-up to the launch of the initiative in the first half of 2020. The association will operate and develop the Libra Blockchain, which will be secure, scalable, and reliable.Pic: FarfetchThe Libra Association will be responsible for operating and developing the Libra Blockchain, which will be secure, scalable, and reliab

The share of khadi fabric in India’sproduction doubled to 8.49 per cent in five years. While the mill fabric production was 2,012 million sq m and 2,486 million sq m in 2018-19 and 2014-15 respectively, khadi fabric production was 170.80 million sq m and 105.38 million sq m in the respective fiscals, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) said.KVIC chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena from 1956 to 2013-14, khadi fabric production reached 105.38 million sq m. In the last five years, India prod

In recent years, Chinese textile enterprises have responded positively to the “Going out” strategy. Globaltextiles.com organizes enterprises to go abroad to carry out match-making activities many times a year. It not only helps the enterprises find clients at the match-making meeting, but also is expected to help them gradually develop and establish stable cooperation channels with oversea purchasers through contacts with local markets. On the morning of June 7th, “SilkRoadKeqiao·Global Tex—Viet

Jeanologia, the Spanish company leader in developing eco-efficient technology, is presenting the sourcing model of the future at ITMA 2019, in stand H2 C312. This innovative production process marks the beginning of a new era in theindustry. The leading textile and garment technology exhibition is being held from June 20-26, 2019, at Barcelona.Pic: JeanologiaThe operational model delivers five fundamental benefits to the textile industry: it is eco-efficient, cost neutral, scalable, agile and di

The revenue of Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) has totaled $2.1 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, with comparable sales up 0.3 per cent, excluding Home Outfitters and Lord + Taylor currently undergoing a review of strategic alternatives. Saks Fifth Avenue comparable sales went up 2.4 per cent, continuing to deliver industry-leading results.Pic: Lord + Taylor/HBCThe first quarter revenue registered a decrease of$72 millionor 3.3 per cent primarily due to operating fewer stores than a ye

Various Indonesian batik clothing and fabrics attracted visitors at the 2019 Appareland Footwear (ATF) Trade Exhibition in Cape Town recently. According to the Indonesian industry ministry, the export value of woven and batik commodities reached $53.3 million in 2018, with the destination nations comprising Japan, the Netherlands and the United States.Though Indonesian business apparel presence in South Africa is limited, its high-quality fabrics and batik products have vast potential in the, sa

This week at ITMA, the trendsetting fibre,and garment technology exhibition, PolyOne is featuring its comprehensive range of liquid and solid colours and additives for the mass dyeing and functional modification of synthetic fibers in hall 3, booth D132. PolyOne is a premier provider of specialised polymer materials, services and solutions.PolyOne fibre colourant and additive solutions now span five brands, including solid masterbatch options for traditional and melt spun fibre from recent acqui