Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, showcased at the Denim Premiere Vision (DPV) show in Barcelona, May 27-28, how it is leveraging innovative chemistry to generate several new fashion-forward, eco-conscious colours and finishes. These advances add value for consumers, mills and brand owners alike.

Global competition: Indian units have been facing competition from other countries like Taiwan, South Korea, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, etc.

MAG Solvics, an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, is one of the leading textile testing instruments manufacturers, fulfilling the needs of the end-to-end textile industry´s testing solutions. Established in 1991, MAG Solvics has more than 7,500 installations worldwide.

In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association, AATCC has named Kantilal (Kanti) A Jasani as the 2015 recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award. A member of AATCC since 1972, Jasani has served the Association with honour and distinction.

Textile exports in 2014-15 registered a 3 per cent growth at $41.7 billion, against the targeted $45 billion. There was a significant uptick in the overseas sales of handicrafts (17 per cent), carpets (15 per cent), ready made garments (12 per cent), silk (13 per cent), and wool and woollen textiles (18 per cent).

At TekTextil in Frankfurt, SDCE announced the launch of their first ever 7 stripe Multifibre fabric test consumable. Developed in co-operation with a major international retail brand, from Germany, who will incorporate the use of SDCE Multifibre SLW (SLW) into their in-house testing standards, SLW benefits from the inclusion of a silk stripe.

In today´s tougher global business environment, successful textile mills don´t just rely on product quality and performance to stand out. They leverage their environmental credentials and economic competitiveness as well. Textile mills worldwide are under more pressure to attract international buyers as brands and consumers become more demanding and discerning.

Yarn Expo Autumn 2015 will take place for the first time in the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), a bigger venue that is closer to China’s textile manufacturing hubs in surrounding provinces, from 13-15 October.

The buying season is here and has brought with it a host of interior decor, home textile and furnishing manufacturers to India to present their new collections, made-to-order product ranges and high-end designs at the country?s leading trade fairs for Interior Decor and Home Furnishings ? Ambiente India & Heimtextil India 2015.