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To address the environmental crisis caused by marine oil spills, the researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, have developed a highly porous and water repellent superhydrophobic cotton composite material that can selectively absorb oil from the oil-water mixture.

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) said that the GST Council’s decision to correct inverted duty structure on textiles from January 1, 2022 will lessen the tax burden on manmade fibre (MMF) fabrics and garments.

Underscoring its ESG focus and commitment to sustainable business practices, Welspun India Limited, is supporting BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) and organic cotton (non-GMO) as part of its WelKrishi program.