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Strategic acquisition will accelerate Rossari’s growth story. The complementary business models will combine the strengths of both companies to build a stronger operating presence

European fashion retail chain C&A is opening a new jeans-focused innovation hub in Mönchengladbach, Germany this fall. The first pants produced at the facility are expected to be available next year.

Research lab Fraunhofer IZM and Weissensee Kunsthochschule have opened an e-textile lab in Berlin in collaboration. The entire laboratory can be used for interfaces between textiles and electronics to test process chains.

Eastman, the global specialty materials provider, has decided to increase its capacity to produce Naia cellulosic yarn to serve the growing demand of customers. More than 50% will be produced by 2022.

India’s technical textile revolution has paved way for COVID 19 response. Dr Seshadri Ramkumar has played a vital role in the industry’s growth over two-plus decades.