Applied DNA Sciences has closed the loop on traceability for Egyptian Pima using DNA-based genotyping assays forauthentication. These assays have been used to verify fibre and will be extended to yarn, fabric and finished goods in an ongoing validation programme. These will help verify the type of cotton, its origin, and the blending of cotton fibre.The Egyptian Pima developments join and expand a series of US Pima cotton assays performed within Applied DNA testing services and are based on work

The Indian commerce ministry is reportedly exploring means to support sectors hit most by the US decision to withdraw the generalised system of preferences (GSP) scheme that allowed duty-free exports of more than 3,000 items. In its official reaction, the ministry said it was ‘unfortunate’ that New Delhi’s resolution on the issue was not acceptable to Washington.“We have significant development imperatives and concerns and our people also aspire for better standards of living. This will remain t

A hike in Chinese tariffs on most US imports on a $60 billion target list became effective on June 1 as scheduled, which is being viewed as Beijing’s retaliation to Washington’s escalation of the ongoingwar between the two. Announced on May 13, the decision applies additional 20-25 per cent tariffs on more than half of the 5,140 US products targeted.Beijing had earlier imposed additional rates of 5-10 per cent on the targeted goods.After the last round of trade talks between the two sides ended

By 2025, 100 per cent of theused by Benetton Group will be sustainable, either organic or recycled or will be sourced from Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) farmers. Always committed to reducing the environmental footprint of its activities, Benetton Group, a member of the BCI since 2017, has already started the transformation process.In 2018, organic cotton – cultivated according to the strict principles of bio-cultivation, free from GMOs and with a reduced environmental impact – represented 4.7 p

The next edition of Yarn Expo Autumn 2019 will be organised during September 25-27 in Shanghai, building on the success of the Yarn Expo Spring 2019 which reported positive feedback from exhibitors about the quality ofbuyers, while buyers expressed satisfaction about the diverse variety of products that met their sourcing needs and trends.At Yarn Expo Spring 2019, three exhibitors - Birla Cellulose (China),Council International (USA) and Safilin (France) - were selected for in-depth case studies

Chromuch, an innovator in sustainable, colour-rich and developer-friendly synthetic fibres, is entering the US with itslaunch at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, during June 18-20, 2019 in Denver. Chromuch fibres are rich in colour, colourfast, earth-friendly and are made from recycled plastic bottles and use absolutely no water in the dyeing process.Pic: ChromuchChromuch indicates a new standard in sustainable colour design with its innovations in solution dyed synthetic fibre.In choosing Chromu

The National Union Alliance Chamber of Cambodia (NACC) has requested the European Union (EU) to change its plan to suspend the ‘Everything But Arms’ (EBA)agreement with theas that will affect the livelihoods of three million workers, with 43 per cent of garment workers—nearly 225,000—and one-fifths of footwear workers—over 20,000—losing their jobs.NACC cited research and history to plead that economic sanctions lead to a rise in poverty, especially among women, minority communities and other mar

India, which was the second largest exporter ofand apparel during 2014-17 after China, has fallen to the 5th rank in 2018 as Germany, Bangladesh and Vietnam have stepped in, according to chairman of Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) Sanjay K Jain. India's exports in this sector fell from $38.60 billion in 2014 to $37.12 billion in 2018.India’s imports in this sector increased from $5.85 billion to $7.31 billion during the same period, according to a CITI press release.CITI has

India’s new cabinet on May 31 approved a scheme offering pension coverage to traders. All shopkeepers,traders and self-employed persons are assured a minimum monthly pension of ₹3,000 after turning 60. The scheme, expected to benefit more than 3 crore, is based on self-declaration as no documents are required except Aadhaar and bank account.This is part of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to provide a robust architecture of universal social security, according to a press release from th

Studio 54. © PG DenimCiao Milano, the new edition of the Denim Première Vision show, taking place this week, features a project signed by Paolo Gnutti, akaPG Denim. The company, under Gnutti’s creative guidance, has two clear objectives in mind: on the one hand, expanding its presence on the high-end denim market, focusing more and more on a bespoke approach and on product innovation, on the other hand, the ambitious goal of manufacturing one million metres of fabric in the year 2019.This path o