Bangladesh’s complex network of national and regional highways and district roads totals more than 21300km. Improving the transportation infrastructure in Bangladesh is crucial if the country is to grow its garment and textile sector, according to research by the World Bank –.Figure 1:Congestion on roads in Bangladesh alone doubles standard trucking costs for apparel manufacturers. Courtesy: CollectedBangladeshis the world’s second-largest readymade garment exporter after China, with the sector

Judging by many conversations at the show, the move to feature only fabrics and accessories with proven sustainable credentials in the Performance Forum was very much welcomed by visitors. The forum presented a diverse selection of functional fabrics and components, including recycled, recyclable, biodegradable, natural and bio-based qualities, as well as fabrics, trims and insulation that utilise lower impact manufacturing and colouration technologies.In addition, a dedicated jury made up of or

US startup premium running apparel brandis not any average new brand hoping to make business. It has taken a mission impossible stance with providing runners a sustainable and world-class product by turning plastic into fabrics. And rescuing the world out of the environmental crisis it is facing.Figure:Rockay started with socks with recycled yarn from ocean plastic waste. Courtesy:RockayBack in May 2018, Rockay started with socks with recycled yarn from ocean plastic waste. They are softer, dura

World leading brand Lee has relaunched the first ever denim it made for women in the 40s and 50s. While vintage sizing has been updated to reflect modern sizes, the thread choices, hardware and manufacturing processes are the same as they were back then. These pieces represent a time when Lee took what was made for men and created jeans made specifically for the female body. They were aimed at women who were riding horses, working in factories during the war, who were making things happen and lo

Modern technology is changing the state of manufacturing, with most of it happening as a result of Industry 4.0’s rise. Another element is an evolution in consumer demand, as people want higher-quality products delivered at unprecedented rates.Figure 1: Woman tailor working at the sewing factory.Industry 4.0 has allowed manufacturers to keep up with market changes and consumer demand, thanks to the incredible capabilities of technology. Computers, software and nuanced data have all become an ins

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) recently released the designs of the Garment Manufacturing Hub of the new Made in NY (MiNY) campus at Bush Terminal in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The MiNY Campus will provide affordable, best-in-class industrial facilities for garment manufacturing, film and media production, and related services and industries.Pic: New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)Set to open in Spring 2021, the garment hub will be a centre of gravity for

Twenty one agencies from 18 state governments have agreed to partner with the Indian textiles ministry under the Samarth scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector (SCBTS), textiles minister Smriti Irani told the parliament recently. The ministry has in principle approved allocation of over 3.5 lakh targets to the agencies nominated by states for training.Interactive meetings are taking place at regular intervals with stakeholders in the ministry on the scheme’s Implementation, an official

India’s textiles ministry has entered into partnerships with 25 India Handloom Brand (IHB) retail stores in various cities as per IHB retail stores policy framework to sell IHB products and has engaged 23 e-commerce agencies for promoting e-marketing of handloom products, textiles minister Smriti Irani told the parliament lower house recently.The government has been implementing Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA), a component of National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), across India to pr

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Special Projects, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has collaborated with three textile mills associations—,and Tamil Nadu Mills Association—for skilling of candidates, textiles minister Smriti Irani told the parliament upper house recently.ShutterstockThe successful candidates are employed in partner mills of these associations, she said.More than 9,000 candidates have been trained and 6,000 have been employed, an official pr

Texon, a leading developer of eco-friendly material solutions, which are widely used in the construction of shoes, clothing, luggage, handbags, and other everyday items, has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) – the leading alliance for sustainable production in the apparel, footwear and textiles industry.“Joining SAC reinforces our long-standing commitment to developing sustainable materials for use in clothing, footwear and accessories. Being a member of this important coalition and