The Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has opened new headquarters close to MIT campus, an initiative that represents significant MIT investment in advanced manufacturing innovation.
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The knitwear sector of India will get a special package in about two months’ time, according to a government official. The industry can expect the package to ensure a level-playing field, considering it faces tough competition from various countries like China due to lack of technology upgrades.
Coimbatore-based Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) will modernise Kenya-based Rift Valley Textile Mills (Rivatex EA) to help it compete with its global counterparts.
Indian fabrics and apparel major Raymond is looking to capture the stitched garments market in Europe and the US by exporting products from its new Rs 100-crore plant in Ethiopia.
Archroma, a global leader in colour and specialty chemicals, has announced that its EarthColors dyestuff range has won the Gold Winner at the OutDoor Industry Award 2017, Sustainable innovations Category.
As per the latest study conducted by Future Market Insights (FMI), towards the end of 2027, the global textile staples market will reach a valuation of $201,197.5 million, reflecting a moderate CAGR of 4.9 per cent.
The registration for the International Apparel Federation’s (IAF) 33rd World Fashion Convention, which will take place from 16-18 October 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, is now open.