The production of polyester fabric in the’s largest man-made fabric (MMF) hub of Surat has decreased by 40 per cent from 13,000 metric tonnes (MT) to 7,500 MT per annum after the central government imposed the goods and service tax (GST) in 2016, according to thecommittee of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI).Pic: ShutterstockAn SGCCIsaid the higher cost of raw material, including yarn, is posing a major challenge to the MMF sector. Adding to the problem is the import

Hong Kong is all set to host the fourth edition of Centrestage, Asia’s premier fashion event. The show, to be organised from September 4 to 7, will feature some 240 brands and more than 40 fashion events. It provides an ideal platform for fashion brands and designers to get international exposure, and reinforces Hong Kong’s position as a leading fashion hub.Pic: CentrestageThe show is organised by the Hong KongDevelopment Council (HKTDC), and sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of theof the

TheMachinery Association of Sweden (TMAS) offers member companies access toinformation and insights to enable them to quickly react to market changes, organises meetings and seminars and spreads awareness about members and Swedish machinery through public relations campaigns, according to its secretary general Therese Premler-Andersson.It also organises joint stands atand expos and roadshows with partners within CEMATEX, the European association for textile machinery, Premler-Andersson told Fibr

Increff, founded in August 2016 by former Myntra executives Rajul Jain, Anshuman Agarwal and Romil Jain, will use $3 million generated this year in the Series A funding to fuel the next phase of growth for entering global markets, expanding its domestic customer base and enhancing its product offering, according to chief executive officer Rajul Jain.Pic: IncreffIncreff is a technology and analytics enterprise that helps fashion and lifestyle brands improve inventory turns through smart merchandi

The Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC) the oldest Export Promotion Council in India is organising 4th edition of its flagship exhibition 'Source India 2019' in Mumbai next week from August 21-23, 2019. The mega event will be organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India.Pic: SRTEPCDuring the 3 day Source India 2019, over 125 top man-made fibre (MMF) Indian companies will be exhibiting their lates

The Confederation of IndianIndustry (CITI) has made an earnest appeal to the government to extend the current benefits under available to readymade garments and madeups under Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme to the entire textile value chain, as it will boost export competitiveness and generate more jobs.Pic: Shutterstock"The Indian textile and apparel industry, the largest industrial employer in the, today suffers from various infirmities and thus lacks export c

Aquafil, a leading Italy-based specialist in the production of Polyamide 6 (nylon 6), has released its latest Sustainability Report. For over a decade, Aquafil has used the Sustainability Report to showcase the company’s commitment to doing business responsibly. The report discloses the Group’s commitment to sustainability and the results that Aquafil has achieved in helping to support and protect employees, local communities, and the environment.Thanks to the Econyl Regeneration System it is po

Bangladesh economy is growing at more than 7% for the last couple of years and becoming one of the highest growing economies in Asia led by double-digit manufacturing sector growth. The leading manufacturing sector of Bangladesh, Ready Made Garments, is contributing largely to this growth while sharing 11.15% of GDP and 83.49% of the total export of Bangladesh.The remarkable socio-economic development of Bangladesh in the last decade has made Bangladesh eligible to graduate from Least Developed

Bangladesh is the 2nd largest Ready-Made Garments (RMG) exporter in the world after China. Its RMG sector has been rapidly expanding for the last four decades.In the beginning, the RMG industry was not adequately supported by the domestic supply chain (e.g. spinning, weaving, knitting, fabric processing, and theindustries).Until FY 1994, Bangladesh’s RMG industry was mostly dependent on imported fabrics- the Primary Textile Sector (PTS) was not producing the necessary fabrics and yarn.According

Can Linen be washed ?The oldest known textile on earth ( The shroud of Turin is supposed to be made of Linen) Linen has been on the covet-list of the most choosy , most conscientious and the most fashionable people.Every one wants at least one linen garment in their wardrobe. The elegant look of the fabric is its attractiveness. Even when crumpled Linen gets its respect.Checkout this post to know more about Linen -like how it is made and how many different types are available.This fabric has bee