Egypt has chalked out a plan to spend 23-24 billion Egyptian pounds (LE) on modernising the state-owned textile sector, according to the head of the Cotton and Textile Industries Holding Company (CTIHC) Ahmed Mostafa.

Egypt has chalked out a plan to spend 23-24 billion Egyptian pounds (LE) on modernising the state-owned textile sector, according to the head of the Cotton and Textile Industries Holding Company (CTIHC) Ahmed Mostafa.

Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) 2018, a leading fair for apparel, textile, fashion, and fabric manufacturers, has set a new record with 6,000 registered attendees from 20 countries.

The Comprehensive Powerloom Cluster Development Scheme was first proposed by the central government for Bhiwandi in November 2008. The detailed project report was approved in March 2009.

In a boost for the mega power loom cluster in Bhiwandi, the textile department has initiated steps for the project. It has demanded 150 acres of land for it.

Translational research focusing on all aspects from cotton seed to shirts on the rack will the next phase of cotton research.

For power loom weavers in Surat, Navapur, a border district in Maharashtra — about 100 km from Surat — has become the preferred destination for setting up weaving units.

The Cotton + Corn programme in the US aims to produce footwear with “things that grow” in order to create sustainable products.

Textile professionals definitely should not miss this year’s ITMA Asia in Shanghai: The textile machinery manufacturer Saurer is presenting its new “senses” control centre at China’s largest textile exhibition.