A third-party study has been demanded by Smriti Zubin on the sudden spike in cotton yarn prices. This price hike has affected the prospects across the value chain of Indian textiles.
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Outdoor and sports brand USWE is starting a partnership with Swedish firm Polygiene to provide running vests that resist odour and last longer.
Serai, the HSBC-based platform, has come up with various solutions to help the apparel companies learn about the supply chain, showcase their products, and grow their network.
According to a report published in 2019 by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), 67% of textile industries are polluting. Maharashtra has the highest number of polluted rivers in the country.
Kitex, a textile firm in Kerala, has been accused of not installing a modern waste management plant in its bleaching and dyeing unit. The firm has denied these accusations though.
According to Stephan Kehry, Textile product Manager, Mahlo, the company offers a tool to the manufacturers so that they can evaluate and monitor the condition of their fabric.
Climate changes can affect half of the global cotton-growing regions by 2040. These regions could be exposed to extreme weather events, changes in rainfall, and high risks from temperature increases