The National Green Tribunal has held that the LG Polymers India has strict and absolute liability for the environmental damage and consequential loss including to life and public health.

After a 56 years’ long journey, BASANT Wire Industries P. Ltd has changed its name to reflect its current business profile and more focus of solutions and service as compared to only products.

Textile manufacturers in Belarus are planning to explore new partners and step up exports to the European Union (EU), according to Tatyana Lugina, head of Belarusian light industry concern Bellegprom, who recently noted that the 2020 targets have to be met despite the industry situation being tough due to closed borders, falling purchasing power and other reasons.

Vietnam’s textile and apparel export turnover in 2020 is expected to reduce by a fifth compared to 2019 figures, according to the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), which feels the demand will recover from the third quarter.

Huntsman Textile Effects and Bao Minh Textile are collaborating to produce fabric that meets stringent performance standards required for isolation gowns.

With India losing its competitive edge in global textile and apparel sector, the government has decided to engage a consultant to improve the county’s performance.

The ITJ webinar assesses the strengths and weaknesses of Indian technical textiles industry and new global opportunity before the industry in the post-COVID scenario.

CARETEX from Donear, PROTEX from GBTL & SHIELDTEX from OCM are set to launch protective gear for frontline warriors and for all civilians too.

Sateri, the largest producer of viscose fibre, has commenced production of lyocell fibre in Rizhao, Shandong, China.