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.

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.

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.

Singeing is the process of removal of protruding fibres from the surface of fabric through the application of open flames while the fabric is in motion.

Non-medical countermeasures such as masks, PPEs, wipes have become life-saving essentials.

The Ministry of Textiles has issued a notification extending the Scheme of Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies on Export of Garments and Made-ups (RoSCTL), which was in force up to March 31, 2020.

Pakistan’s textile exports had dipped by 4.46 percent in March amid global slowdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) recently announced that it has developed a filter cloth to make N99 masks in association with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Haiti has decided to reopen its textile factories from April 20, Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe announced recently.