Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created a unique type of fabric that can harvest energy simultaneously from sunshine and mechanical movement. This micro-cable power textile can generate electricity using two sources and can be used for directly charging a number of portable devices such as a cell phone or an electric watch. The hybrid power fabric can be utilised in various types of cloths, tents and curtains as it is breathable, lightweight, flexible and adaptable. Res

Cinte Techtextil China will be staged on October 12-14, 2016 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), China. Asia’s leading biennial trade fair for technical textile and nonwoven products. With the rapid growth in China market, the demand for technical textile is enormous. Cinte Techtextil China includes twelve application areas which comprehensively span the full range of potential uses of modern textile technologies. The full coverage of product groups and applications enable the

Trading activity started improving as needy spinners and mills took part in fresh deals as prices were matching with their psychological levels on the cotton market on Friday according to market sources. The official spot rate remain unchanged at Rs 5,900, dealers said. In Sindh, seed cotton prices gained Rs 200 to Rs 3100-3200 and in Punjab rates of Phutti were higher by Rs 200 to Rs 2900-3100, as per 40 kg. In ready business, over 4000 bales of cotton changed hands between Rs 5975 and Rs

Vietnam has supplied more than four percent of the world’s total apparel production for consumption this year. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the 20th founding anniversary of the trade union of the textile and garment sector in Hanoi on September 14, Chairman of the union Nguyen Tung Van lauded the union’s contribution to the sector’s development. He said annual average income of a worker in the sector hit more than 50 million VND (2,250 USD) and they are covered by social, health and unem

Indian textile exporters are set to get greater market access in China and South Korea, as the Union Cabinet has approved the exchange of tariff concessions, on Margin of Preference basis, under the fourth round of negotiations under the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) and related amendments. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Laos are also members of APTA. The APTA (formerly the Bangkok Agreement) is an initiative under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (

Cotton Incorporated will be presenting fabric samples dyed with the EarthColors cotton-derived dye at the Premiere Vision trade fair taking place in Paris, France September 12 through 14. The new dye uses by-products of cotton harvesting as a base instead of oil to give knit and woven cotton fabrics dyed in a variety of warm, soft, natural brown shades. The new dyes offer both sustainability and traceability for retailers and brands. Cotton Inc and Archroma have joined forces to develop the f

The Vietnam Textile and Garment Association (VITAS) and Mexico's National Chamber of Textile Industry (Canaintex) expect the value of Vietnamese exports to Mexico to double in 3-4 years after the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is implemented. This is because tariff on Vietnamese goods exported to Mexico would fall to zero from the current 30 per cent. To lay foundation for bilateral garment cooperation between the two countries, a delegation from Canintex recently visited Vietnam. The team v

Textile Forum which starts from October 12-13, 2016 will offer a better selection of luxury fabrics then those seen in earlier editions of the trade show. On display, will be more than 80 collections, which include woollens, silks, laces, cottons, prints and leathers, meant for daywear, eveningwear, bridalwear, lingerie, childrenwear and accessories. Apart from fabrics, Textile Forum includes suppliers of buttons, zips, labels and sampling and small garment manufacturing job working units.

India, which once led as a cotton yarn supplying nation to China is now been relinquished to second position. This was done by not so powerful as an economy or a textile giant, Vietnam. And this not the story of aberration, it has been the top supplier of cotton yarn to China since March 2016, when it overtook India. And that too, at a much higher unit price realization than India and also Pakistan, the lowest in the rung. Why is China preferring high cost cotton yarn from Vietnam? My earlie

The Northern India Textile Mills’ Association (NITMA) has urged the government to create a comprehensive cotton fibre policy. The association believes that ensuring sufficient stock to use ratio for cotton fibre and providing the fibre throughout the year at international spot prices can put an end to the challenges being faced by the struggling industry. NITMA also recommends the government to avoid getting involved in the manufacturing process of ginning and directly pay the difference bet