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  • The Cotton Association of India (CAI), in its May estimate, has increased the ongoing season’s cotton crop projection to 365 lakh bales of 170 kg each, i.e. 5 lakh bales higher than its previous month estimate. The estimated increase in production figures is mainly due to the realisation of higher yields, particularly in top cotton-growing state of Gujarat. Of the increased estimate of 5 lakh bales, CAI estimates about 3 lakh bales to come from Gujarat, 1 lakh bales from Karnataka, 50,000 b
  • For fiscal 2030, ASICS Corporation, a sports performance brand, has pledged to reduce the carbon footprint of its own operations by 33 per cent, as part of its commitment to Science Based Targets. Further, the company aims to cut carbon emissions of its supply chain by 55 per cent, says the company's sustainability report for fiscal 2017. ASICS reduced its CO2 emissions in 2017 by 17.5 per cent from the baseline year. Significant progress was achieved through a partnership with EnterSolar t
  • The recent Bangladesh budget has proposed raising the corporate tax rate on manufacturers and exporters of readymade garments (RMG) to 15 per cent from 12 per cent. If any such taxpayer is a public limited company, then the rate will be 12.5 per cent. Any factory holding green building certification will enjoy tax rate of 12 per cent, according to the budget proposals. A 5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on branded garment outlets has also been proposed instead of 4 per cent. Besides, a 5 p
  • The fifth edition of Blossom Premiere Vision, which will be held on July 4 and 5, 2018, at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, will show creative materials and colour directions for autumn winter 2019-20. The show dedicated to collection launches for luxury and high-end fashion brands, will unveil fabric, leather, and accessory collections from 111 exhibitors. For autumn winter 2019-20, Blossom Première Vision will show new product developments, the latest material innovations, colour trends,
  • The Natural Fiber Extravaganza will begin in Lebanon from July 13. The 3-day programme will host an array of events including hands-on-workshops and seminars on designing, producing and selling of alpaca related products and services. The exhibition by Alpaca Owners Association (AOA) is the world’s largest alpaca association with over 5,000 members. This will be the inaugural year for the Natural Fiber Extravaganza. The seminar will cover various topics including the approach to using alpac
  • The Japan Sewing Machinery Manufacturers Association (JASMA) will hold the International Apparel Equipment & Textile Industry Trade Show (JIAM 2020 OSAKA) from May 20, 2020, in Japan. On the theme, Collaboration of Next Generation Technologies and Craftsmanship – the event will utilise IoT, big data and population intelligence to digitise society. This is an international trade fair which will provide a global business platform. The show will introduce innovative solutions by combining
  • Trained workers can help improve the productivity of ready-made garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh by 5 per cent, according to a recent report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). It also says that trained female operators in the garment factories have been promoted to become supervisors as they became more efficient after getting trained. IFC had carried out a training for 144 female sewing operators and mid-level managers in 28 garment factories in Bangladesh in collaborati
  • More than 70 per cent of the cotton being sourced for Marks & Spencer (M&S) products is now grown using more sustainable methods, says its annual progress report. This makes M&S one of the biggest users of more sustainably sourced cotton and has put it on track to meet its commitment to hit 100 per cent next year to improve people, planet and health. 83 per cent of M&S products now have an eco or ethical quality above the market norm and 30 million items of clothing reused o
  • Representatives from the textile industry in Surat recently met Indian finance minister Piyush Goyal and finance secretary Hasmukh Adhia in Surat to discuss issues related to the goods and services tax (GST), including its simplification and refund of the input tax credit (ITC). The industry delegation was led by Navsari member of parliament CR Paatil. More than a lakh power loom machines have been sold in scrap since November last year and weavers have been forced to reduce the production
  • Fashion Positive PLUS is increasing its global collaboration on circular materials innovation as the programme enters its second year. Part of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute’s Fashion Positive initiative, PLUS is a membership collaborative of pioneering brands, innovators and suppliers working for positive change in the fashion industry. The collaborative is working on development of safe, healthy, circular materials that can remain in perpetual cycles of use and reuse.
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