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An interdisciplinary work has resulted in functionalized artificial spider silk using E.coli bacteria. Scientists at the United Kingdom-based Nottingham University have utilised a concept called “click chemistry,” to synthesise antibiotic spider silk. Professor Neil Thomas of the School of Chemistry collaborated with life scientist Dr. Sara Goodacre and her team in the research.

The Union Textile Ministry has announced unique terms and conditions for procuring fully pressed cotton bales from Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the benefit of MSME textile units.

Clarviate Analytics has named DuPont a 2016 Top Global Innovator for the sixth consecutive year. The program, based on proprietary data, recognises the most innovative corporations and institutions in the world that shape the future through the development and commercialization of breakthrough technologies.

Textile chemicals are the most widely used specialty chemicals in Vietnam and areused during various stages of textile processing for imparting specific properties and qualities to the manufactured fabric.

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS, a world-leading manufacturer of leather chemicals, is unveiling leather trends for the spring-summer season 2018.

Exports from Bangladesh, particularly of garment items, will face further tariff competition in the US market if Donald Trump, the President-elect, implements his plan of border tax, one of his major campaign promises.