The Tamil Nadu Government has announced new schemes for promoting handloom, textile and khadi industries. A sum of Rs 175.23 crore would be spent on modernising six cooperative mills in the State. For the benefit of powerloom workers, 50 per cent subsidy would be provided to around 1,500 employees towards their insurance premium. Unveiling the new schemes, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said handloom, handicraft, textile and khadi industries contribute the second highest revenue to the State, next only to agriculture.

Sanitized, a leading producer of antimicrobial hygiene functions and material protection for textiles and plastics, has developed a new product for long-lasting antimicrobial protection for flexible polymer applications in response to the growing global antimicrobial market demands. Besides thermal stability and compatibility with most formulations, the new Sanitized PL 14-32 is said to provide water resistance, as well as high UV resistance and no yellowing after UV exposure.

J Suresh, CEO, Arvind Brands, joined the company in September 2005 and since then has turned around the company by strengthening brand and retail portfolio of Arvind. During his tenure, Arvind added international marque brands like Calvin Klein, Nautica, US Polo and Gap. The Children?s Place, Aeropostale and Sephora to its portfolio. Prior to joining Arvind, he has held several senior positions during his 18-year-old stint in Hindustan Uniliver Ltd.

The Government of Pakistan has approved Rs 185 million under the Export Development Fund (EDF) for development projects to boost exports and develop the textile sector.

The Government of Lesotho aims to localise the textile manufacturing industry of Africa, which is currently dominated by foreign investors.

Aurora Specialty Textiles, a leader in coating, dyeing and finishing of both woven and nonwoven fabrics, has opened a new high-tech manufacturing facility in Yorkville, US, which features the EHWHA ultra wide-width coating and finishing line.

Mimaki Engineering Co Ltd has launched ?Tx300P-1800B?, a new 1.8 m wide, entry model belt-type direct-to-textile inkjet printer for the textile and apparel industry.