Brussesls hosted the European Textiles conference (going digital, going high-tech) on October 12 and 13, which was attended by 150 participants from 24 countries attended the two day event. The key highlight of the event, organised by the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (Textile ETP), was the unveiling of the Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda (SIRA).

Jeanologia has been promoting the Mexican textile sector with sustainable technologies that increase productivity and competitiveness. The leading Spanish company, in the development of sustainable solutions for the finishing of jeans, presented innovations that will transform the Mexican industry towards automation and efficiency at the Exintex 2016 at Centro Expositor Puebla, Puebla, Mexico that was held from October 18 to 21.

About 130 Italian exhibitors are on hand at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 (Shanghai, 21-25 October 2016), occupying an overall exhibition space of more than 5,400 sq m.

The US Government has rejected Pakistan’s demand for preferential treatment to its textile products in the US market.

Cargo traffic at India’s 12 major ports recorded a growth of 5.3 per cent to 315.4 million tonnes (MT) in the first six months of 2016-17.

Rajasthan has emerged as a pre-eminent hub for the domestic textile industry with a presence across the entire value addition chain from spinning to garments.

Rising cost of doing business over last several years has not only stalled fresh investment in the textile industry but also hampered the export growth and turn over.

Intex South Asia 2016, South Asia’s only international sourcing show for yarns, apparel fabrics, denim fabrics, clothing accessories, and allied services, will be held from November 16 to 18, 2016, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, at the Sri Lanka exhibition and convention centre.

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2016 wrapped up very recently with participants praising the quality and internationality of the fair’s 22nd edition.