STITCH & TEX EXPO – AFRO EDITION; will feature the new concept of organizing two consecutive trade fairs; The first trade fair is dedicated to garment processing technologies including Sewing, Embroidery, Fabrics and their Accessories; While the second is dedicated to textile processing technologies including Weaving, Spinning, Knitting, and Dyeing Machinery, Technologies and Spare Parts; The two events are held under the giant brand STITCH & TEX EXPO – AFRO EDITION.Set to establish a ta

With the 13th annual World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference that takes place from 24-27 June fast approaching, excitement is mounting for the event that will bring together hundreds of industry professionals from around the world to convene, connect, and collaborate at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, GA.As the multi-billion-dollar wipes sector continues to enjoy growth, industry leaders will summit to address critical issues and new advances driven by increased demand for healthier

Randa Accessories, one of the world's leading accessories companies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Haggar Clothing Co. The transaction is expected to close within 45 days. Randa, a privately-held company, has reported that revenues for the combined companies will be greater than $1 billion in this year.Pic: Randa"The acquisition of Haggar is an important waypoint on our strategic journey," said Jeffrey Spiegel, CEO of Randa Accessories. "Fo

TUV SUD, the German training, auditing, testing and certification giant, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Garment Fair Association (IGFA). Through this partnership with IGFA and its members, TUV SUD will offer an extensive knowledge repository and be deemed as the partner of choice for testing and certification services.After signing this association, TUV SUD will be regarded as the preferred quality and technical partner for IGFA and its members for their qu

Vietnam is implementing a project to improve the eco-friendliness of the local textile and apparel industry. The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently organised a meeting in Hanoi for the former’s environment committee to find out modes to improve the sector’s environmental responsibility.Designecologist from PexelsVITAS vice chairman Truong Van Cam said the garment-textile sector raked in $31.7 billion and $36 billion in exports in 2017 and 2

Archroma has officially inaugurated its new global competence centre for automotive and synthetic dyeing in Korschenbroich, Germany. The site is part of former M Dohmen, an international group specialising in the production of textile dyes and chemicals for the automotive, carpet, and apparel sectors, that Archroma acquired between 2014 and 2018.Pic: ArchromaThe inauguration ceremony, held in the presence of Alexander Wessels, CEO of Archroma, and Mark Dohmen, former CEO of M Dohmen and head of

Evonik, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, is set to celebrate 35 years of polyimide fibre chemistry by displaying its latest generation of fibre at Techtextil 2019 expo, in hall 4.2, booth B37. The leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens will be held from May 14-17, 2019, in Frankfurt, Germany.Pic: EvonikIn 1984, for the first time ever, it was possible to spin fibres from the high-performance plastic polyimide. This innovation was embedded b

Trevira, the specialist for functional fibres and yarns, will be exhibiting at the Techtextil 2019, in hall 4.2, stand D19. The leading expo for technical textiles and nonwovens will be held from May 14-17, 2019, in Frankfurt, Germany. Trevira will present its products for a wide range of applications in the area of technical and functional textiles.Pic: TreviraTrevira will appear at Techtextil 2019 together with other exhibitors owned by parent company Indorama Ventures. Sustainability will pla

Gerber has announced the release of a major update to Design Suite, its Adobe Illustrator Plug-in, to support its users in the race to keep up with what’s now trending. The company is a leading developer of industry-leading software and automation solutions that help apparel and industrial customers improve their manufacturing and design processes.Pic: Gerber Technology“We know our customers are looking for ways to improve speed and connectivity to support their creative process. Adobe Illustrat

This is the last year of TexSelect (previously called Texprint), which aims to select, mentor and promote the UK’s most talented newly graduated textile designers, providing an opportunity for realistic development, and a vital bridge between higher education and the real, commercial world.TexSelect’s London Preview will take place at Chelsea College of Arts in July. © TexSelectOver 50 years, TexSelect has interviewed more than 10,000 young textile designers and supported more than 1,250 of them