The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Wuyi University (WYU) are working together on R&D of green and healthy textile materials over a span of three years.
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The Federation of Indian Art Silk Weaving Industry (FIASWI) has requested the ministry of textile to expedite financial assistance to weaving units in Surat under Technological Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS).
Datacolor, a global leader in colour management technology, is collaborating with Adobe to launch a set of innovative tools to help streamline process of digitally designing prints for fabrics.
The onus for fall in the last three years could be attributed to demonetisation and the implementation of GST which have disrupted market sentiment and overall growth and the market has not yet recovered from their effects.
Ikea is taking another step to be more environmentally conscious. Currently, the company announced plans to use only recycled polyester in textile products, rather than making new polyester each time, by 2020.
Moving closer to the sustainable goals it set in 2018, Gap Inc. announced a new water-saving initiative with its sourcing partner Arvind. Included in the San Francisco apparel retailer’s plan was the conservation of more than 2.5 billion gallons of water by the end of 2020.
Maharashtra Industry Minister Subhash Desai announced that the second textile park will come up at Malegaon on the lines of the one in Amravati city.