The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is expected to contribute significantly to achieving the government’s target of building 40 gigawatt (GW) of the rooftop solar capacity by 2022.

The global paraxylene market features an increasingly fragmented landscape on account of the leading companies accounting for a scant market share, finds Transparency Market Research (TMR).

Om Parkash Soni, Education Minister of Punjab, visited the OCM factory, the second largest manufacturer of worsted fabrics in the country.

With clothing production leading the world as one of the highest-polluting industries, a new fibre contradicts the earth-damaging qualities of traditional materials.

Arvind Envisol, the wastewater treatment arm of Rs 6,900 crore textile firm Arvind Ltd, is looking for collaborations across India, Africa, Bangladesh and China for driving growth and is in the final stages of signing a joint venture agreement with a Chinese textile company.

At the upcoming Kingpins Amsterdam tradeshow, The LYCRA Co will be showcasing fabrics with its latest sustainable offerings, including LYCRA fibre 166L which was recently awarded a Gold Level Material Health Certificate by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

Voltas Limited, India’s leading room air conditioning and engineering brand, and Shima Seiki (Shima), a leading Japanese textile machines manufacturer, have entered into a distribution agreement for sales and marketing of Shima’s products in India.

The new Oeko-Tex regulations for all certification systems and services have entered into force from April 1. Consumer protection and sustainability along the textile value chain have always been fundamental issues for the Oeko-Tex association.

Stitch & Tex Expo – Afro Edition will feature the new concept of organising two consecutive trade fairs; the first trade fair is dedicated to garment processing technologies including sewing, embroidery, fabrics and their accessories