Globally, nonwovens sector is in the lookout for new fibres that are sustainable. To fulfill this need, South India based Jayalakshmi Enterprises has released two different types of processed cotton that can be used in nonwoven manufacturing processes such as needlepunching and hydroentangling to develop absorbent and other specialized technical textiles products.

Australian scientists have developed an improved carbon fibre manufacturing process which could result in low cost of carbon fibres. Maxime Maghe and Steve Atkiss, associated with Deakin University’s Carbon Nexus have invented a process that reduces energy with carbon fibre manufacturing by 75 per cent and speeds-up the production process.

“The 18th International Exhibition on Textile Industry” – “ShanghaiTex 2017” focuses on the world’s latest innovative textile technology, high-growth application sectors and cross border technology, thereby assisting industry to overcome challenges and spark new opportunities on the way to Industry 4.0.

The textile trading community has decided to call for a major shutdown of business, to oppose the imposition of goods and services tax (GST) from July 1.

Archroma, a global leader in colour and specialty chemicals, will be the new major sponsor for the SDC International Design Competition 2018 launched by the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) on June 20, 2017.

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City will build large centres for designing fashion, trading garment, textile material and accessories to become the country’s garment, textile and accessory hub.

ITMA 2019, the world’s largest textile and garment technology, has received strong response since online applications opened in May.

The Sasmira Alumni Foundation (SAF) is backing the ‘No Naked Child’ concept, which is an unique initiative that aims to provide clothing to under privileged children across the country with the help of several partners supporting the cause.

The Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has opened new headquarters close to MIT campus, an initiative that represents significant MIT investment in advanced manufacturing innovation.