Millennials’ desire for comfort, Boomers’ spending power, and their common interest in pure-play e-commerce retailers are causing key areas of growth in the $7.2 billion bra category, according to the NPD Group. Making the largest share of the US women’s intimate apparel market, Millennials captured more than a third of dollar sales in both 2017 and 2018. Pic: NPDSales among Baby Boomers accounted for 17 per cent of the intimate market, but showed the most growth of all generations, up 6 per

UNECE, along with the ITC, the European Commission, ILO and partners from the private sector, civil society and academia, is charting out a Decent Work and Transparency and Traceability Tool, to help the garment sector make risk-informed decisions and operate along a set of internationally agreed practices, increasing transparency vis a vis final consumers. Pic: UNECE This will include a policy recommendation, to enable governments to advance the necessary policy approaches, and a comprehen

Archroma, a global leader in colour and specialty chemicals, has announced that the production of its new aniline-free Denisol Pure Indigo has been accelerated due to the high demand encountered on the market. Archroma has three businesses, brand & performance textile specialties, packaging & paper specialties, and coatings, adhesives & sealants. Pic: Archroma Aniline-free Denisol Pure Indigo 30 liquid was first announced in May 2018 at the Planet Textile Conference held in Cana

Chemical group Solvay has joined forces with Austria-based Lenzing to create an innovative fabric made of Tencel branded lyocell and Amni Soul Eco polyamide. This newly developed fabric has marked a further and important step forward in the pursuit of an ever more responsible innovation, offering performance, durability and comfort all at once. "There is a major need for sustainability, these days, especially in the fashion industry. It is an ongoing process that has to start from the very be

GTI Holdings Ltd, an investment holding company engaged in business of textile, financial and petroleum, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with leading textile company Constant Gain. The cooperation will further strengthen the competitive advantages on textile as a core business of GTI group and its leading position in the industry. Pic: Constant Gain GTI is committed to expanding its business in textiles and manufacturing industries, increasing sales channels and enhanci

Indian textiles minister Smriti Irani has assured full support to the Kashmir carpet industry’s growth and promotion. Inaugurating the Srinagar office of Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) in the premises of the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) in Srinagar recently through video conference, she said the new CEPC branch will help enhance exports. The state textile committee in partnership with the development commissioner, handicrafts, (DCH) and CEPC will offer special lab tes

The board of directors of Avery Dennison Corp, a global materials science and manufacturing company specialising in design and manufacture of labeling materials, has elected president and CEO Mitch Butier to serve as chairman of the board. This will be subject to Butier’s re-election following the company’s annual meeting of shareholders on April 25, 2019. Pic: Avery DennisonDean Scarborough, Avery Dennison’s current chairman, has informed the board of his intention to not stand for re-electi

Adore Me, the disruptive ecommerce lingerie startup, has acquired Belabumbum - the category leader for intimate apparel, sleep, lounge, and activewear for expecting and new moms. Founded as a social enterprise, Belabumbum has for over 15 years combined thoughtful design with luxe fabrics to help pregnant and breastfeeding moms stay comfortable. Pic: Adore MeBelabumbum’s founder & CEO Heidi Rauch will join the Adore Me team to grow the Belabumbum brand as well as lead new product developme

The Teijin Group has announced that Nantong Teijin, the group’s textile manufacturing and sales company based in Nantong, China, will participate in Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2019, in booth 8-1H-C68. The leading exhibition for apparel fabric and accessories will be held at NECC, in Shanghai from March 12-14, 2019. Pic: Solotex The Nantong Teijin booth will showcase proprietary materials and high-performance fabrics to further expand its presence in the Chinese m

Indian exporters need to tap more African countries that have an almost ‘unlimited market’, according to David Rasquinha, managing director of Export Import Bank of India. Speaking at the International Trade Conclave organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Kolkata recently, he said the bank was quite optimistic about the African continent. India’s exports to Africa had increased from 7.5 per cent in 2009-10 to 8 per cent in 2017-18. Of the 54 African countries, there was