Charlotte, North Carolina: The Hosiery Associations (THA) Board of Directors voted to dissolve the 108 year-old organisation effective December 31, 2013.

Stretch ceiling a world leader Barrisol® introduces the new Artolis® concept. Specially designed to personalise interiors, Artolis® is a comprehensive range of printable fabrics up to 5 metres wide and 50 metres long, weld and seam free.

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), headed by its President, Akira Onishi, has made the first model change in 10-years to its air-jet loom, the main product of its textile machinery business,

The textile industry in India is one of the few industries which has the potential to emerge as a true global player. A well-devised action plan coupled with effective delivery mechanism can see India as emerging as a winner in the quota free market.

Indias apparel exports were to the tune of USD 1190 million in October 2013-14, indicating an increase of 30.91 per cent against the corresponding month of last financial year.

Indian companies can invest in the textile sector in the United Kingdom which on a path of recovery after being revived by the government, Vince Cable, UK´s Secretary of State (Cabinet Minister) for Business, Innovation and Skills, said

Premier Mills´ dedication to excellence, modernisation and environmental awareness is reflected in the various awards and accolades over the past 20 years

Indian textile industry is the second largest in the world, next to China. But the gap between the No 1 and No 2 is huge. If we go back to the 50s, India used to have a larger market share in the textile & clothing – say about 13 per cent.

Exports of Indian MMF textiles were not encouraging during 2012-13. The exports of man-made fibre textile which grew consistently during last 10 years have declined by 9 per cent during 2012-13 compared to the previous year and amounted only US $5.37 billion.