UL, an independent global safety science company, announced the launch of an advanced laboratory for safety and performance testing of composite materials like polymer blends, laminates reinforced with nanoparticles, carbon and glass fibres.

Leading textile machinery manufacturers from around the world are invited to apply for space at the sixth combined ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition to be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai from October 26-30, 2018.

Digital textile printing company from UK, Woven Monkey, has announced a new service for its customers with the installation of the SureColor-F-7200 dye sublimation printer by Epson, a global technology company.

Mekele and Kombolcha industrial parks in Ethiopia will become operational soon. The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has replicated the plan of Hawassa industrial park in these new parks.

With its sixth edition, HGH India the annual trade show for home textiles, home décor, gifts and houseware in India where more than 500 brands, manufacturers and importers are presenting their range and innovations this year.

Lenzing has announced plans to invest in Thailand, to substantially increase its share of speciality fibres to, thereby, grow its revenue.

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc has signed a new licensing agreement with Himatsingka America, Inc, which is a part of the Himatsingka Group.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has helped Vietnamese garment-textile outsourcers save over 20 per cent of water and energy consumption.

Zimbabwe’s cotton sector is going through revival following a $42 million input subsidy availed by the Government, which saw renewed interest in production from thousands of small scale farmers in major producing areas across the country.