While some industries in south Gujarat resumes manufacturing activities from April 20 with the central government offering partial relaxation, man-made fabric (MMF) units in Surat will continue to remain under lockodown till May 3.

C.L.A.S.S. is set to host Smart Voices, a virtual programme of talks bringing together innovators, thinkers, artists, institutional bodies, companies, and athletes, from April 20-29, 2020.

South India’s cotton knitted garments capital, Tirupur, is struggling to step up production as demand for personal protective equipment such as masks and bodysuits has thrown up a $2 billion business opportunity.

ITJ webinar provided a roadmap for the growth of Indian textile industry with experts emphasising on self-sufficiency, value addition and increasing inherent competitiveness of the industry.

Huntsman pledged its support to fight Covid-19 through the supply of grocery (ration) kits for migrant workers and protective gear for health care personnel in Baroda.

Originally slated to be held in October, ITMA ASIA + CITME will now take place from 12 to 16 June 2021 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC), Shanghai.

The Federation of Indian Art Silk Weaving Industry (FIASWI) recently urged the government not to initiate legal action, under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, against cash-starved textile entrepreneurs who are unable to pay wages to their workers for April.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) withdrew specifications for coveralls after a few days of their release as they were reportedly found to be too stringent.

Natural cellulose based fibres like fabric made out of wood pulp are not just better for the environment but they are also gentler on the skin.