The garment processing zone (GPZ) in Nepal’s Simara Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will be operationalised within the next fiscal year, according to the country’s SEZ Development Authority, which said construction of the GPZ’s physical infrastructure is under way in full swing and is expected to be completed within the next six to seven months. Collaborative efforts from all government authorities involved is crucial to operationalise the GPZ at the earliest, said authority executive director Ch

SGS, one of the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification companies, has launched a new exclusive range of comfort and athleisure wear services for the textile and footwear industries. This is a full range service in testing and technical support for comfort, performance, functional, and sportswear brands and suppliers. With this new service, SGS defines comfort into thermoregulation, skin sensation, body movement, and psychological comfort. Equipped with state-of-th

Swedish retail giant IKEA’s first India outlet will open in information technology hub of Madhapur Hyderabad on July 19, IKEA’s India CEO Peter Betzel said recently. With an investment of 1,000 crore, the store will employ 1,000 workers, stock 7,500 kind of products and will house IKEA’s largest restaurant in the world with 1,000 seats. The store’s parking space will have a capacity of 2,000 cars. IKEA will also offer for the first time in the world home delivery-cum-furniture assembly t

Textile entrepreneurs in Surat have requested Gujarat’s industries commissioner Mamta Verma to reduce power tariff in the textile sector and make fabrics manufactured in the state competitive to those made in Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Verma recently discussed the state’s new textile policy with the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI). The policy will be implemented in October, according to a report in a top Indian daily. Verma was told that the power tariff in Guja

Walpole, the official sector body for British luxury and its 210 member companies, has sought a pro-business Brexit, asking the government to unite around and safeguard the future success of an industry that contributes £32.2 billion to the UK economy and exports £25 billion to overseas markets. Walpole was founded in 1992 as a not-for-profit organisation. Walpole CEO, Helen Brocklebank said, "We urge the government, once famous for being the party of business, to deliver a pro-enterprise

Bruckner, a global leader in dry finishing machines for textiles and technical textiles, has opened a new production facility in Tittmoning, Bavaria, on June 23, 2018. Representatives from politics, the church, banks, and industry were present when CEO of the company, Regina Bruckner, inaugurated the new, generously dimensioned production plant in Germany. Regina said, “With the new plant with 25,000 square metres of production space and a spacious office wing, we will continue to meet the

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc, a leader in coating, dyeing and finishing of both woven and nonwoven fabrics, is celebrating the benefits of American manufacturing. The Yorkville, Illinois-based company has kicked-off a six-month programme focused on multiple benefits of investing and has launched ‘Investing in American Manufacturing’ initiative. Aurora made the decision to expand US operations three-years ago. The company invested in a new plant at home with state-of-the-art, world-cla

AATCC is set to host its textile finishing symposium on September 11 and 12, 2018, in Durham, US. The conference will introduce attendees to latest finishing technologies to achieve comfort, safety, and protection. AATCC association serves textile professionals with test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for members. Finishing of yarns, fabrics, and garments has rapidly advanced from the days of ‘feels good’ and ‘doesn’t shrink’ to providing the wea

Replay, Italian leader in the premium denim segment, has signed a major distribution partnership with Reliance Brands Ltd, part of the Reliance Industries Group, to enter India. Boosting its global expansion, agreement signed with Reliance Brands for the distribution of Replay apparel, footwear and accessories will start with Spring/Summer 2019 collection. Under the terms of the agreement, Reliance Brands will have the exclusive distribution rights to the Replay brand in the country. The firs

Liva, a leading fashion ingredient brand from the Aditya Birla Group, has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Liva Accredited Partner Forum (LAPF) studio in Tirupur. This is the third such studio after Noida and New York. LAPF Studios act as a one-stop customer experience centre for innovation, technical, product and marketing solutions. Tiruppur Studio has a collection of more than 2,000 fabric innovations of viscose, modal and excel. Technical specifications, uniqueness of the fabr