Responding to the growing need for design, development and manufacturing process optimisation, 3D digital technology innovation is gathering momentum in the apparel and footwear industry. However, in comparison to other industries adoption has been relatively slow and this can be partly blamed on the difficulties around accurate visualisation and simulation of the diverse range of textiles and materials used in this industry. 3D material visualisation for product design & consumer interac

The Egyptian government recently hosted Destination Africa to promote the continent as a new frontier for textile manufacturing, with Egypt as a regional focal point. Paul Cochrane was at the event in Cairo. Egypt is trying to develop its upstream textile capabilities to bolster exports and be part of an integrated African continent-wide supply chain, linking its cut-and-sew and quality cotton fibre base. While Egypt exported US$764m worth of fabric and yarn in 2016 according to the country’s

The US opposition to recognizing China as a market economy within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is in reckless disregard of the relevant WTO rules, and is intended to make an excuse for its trade protectionism by misleading the public. By submitting a statement of opposition to the WTO as a third-party brief in support of the European Union in a case brought by China, the United States tried to mix the concepts of the surrogate country approach and market economy status

The dollar advanced against major rivals Monday after US senators squeezed through a tax-cut bill at the weekend. Elsewhere, European stock markets rallied and Asian indices diverged as traders awaited a key Brussels summit on Brexit and digested news that a former aide to Donald Trump had agreed to co-operate with a probe into Russian election interference. Around 1030 GMT, Europe's leading stock markets had managed gains of around one percent from Friday's closing levels. Earlier in A

Italian fashion giant Gucci on Monday said police raided its offices over suspected tax evasion, confirming a report in the Italian press. The Milan public prosecutor suspects the fashion house of declaring several years worth of Italian sales in Switzerland, thereby saving around 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in domestic tax, La Stampa daily said. The investigation is reportedly based on information from a former senior Gucci employee who has since left the company, which is part of Fr

The Japanese Agency for International Cooperation (JICA) plans to send technicians to Angola for experimental cotton cultivation in the Capanda Agricultural Hub in Malanje province. Field trials with cotton varieties using a drip irrigation system, in collaboration with the Angolan Institute of Agrarian Development, will assess their adaptability and yield. JICA support will bring in irrigation equipment, seeds, fertilizers and cotton pressing machinery, a Portuguese news agency report cited

The equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles is wasted every second, while less than 1 per cent of the clothing is recycled into new clothes, says a report that talks of a new vision for a circular system. If the situation prevails, it is likely that the fashion industry will alone consume a quarter of the world's annual carbon budget by 2050. The vision calls for a new textiles economy in which clothes are designed differently, worn longer, and recycled and reused much more often, accordi

The Italy-Vietnam Textile Technology Center established at the HCMC University of Technology, on November 29 aimed at supporting the training and research in the textile technology aspect. This project will contribute to the development of Vietnam’s textile-garment industry, helping Vietnamese textile-garment enterprises approach technology transfer through technical training and assistance from the HCMC University of Technology and Italian experts. This is an Italian Government-funded projec

Egypt’s cotton exports in the fourth quarter of the agricultural season 2016/2017, from June-August 2017 dropped by 38.4 percent standing at 86,000 qantar (157.7kg), compared with around 140,000 qantar in the same period last year due to decline in the areas of cultivated cotton, as per CAPMAS, state statistics agency. According to CAPMAS, India came as the top country importing Egyptian cotton, with almost 36,000 qantar, representing 41.5 percent of Egypt’s exports in the period between June

The global cooling fabrics market size is expected to be worth US$ 3.24 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Growing focus on fitness, sports, and leisure activities coupled with increasing health consciousness among the population all around the world is likely to propel market growth. The innumerable benefits offered by cooling garments such as moisture wicking, sweat evaporation, breathability, and ventilation have enhanced their use among the athletes. Key