Globally, cotton prices fell towards the end of 2015 but started stabilising as the New Year progressed. But the polyester prices kept on falling following the slump in the petrochemical prices.

Globally, cotton prices fell towards the end of 2015 but started stabilising as the New Year progressed. But the polyester prices kept on falling following the slump in the petrochemical prices.

The interest in digital printing is getting hotter everyday! Looking at this trend, Messe Frankfurt France has launched the Avanprint, the trade fair for digital printing solutions, which will be running in parallel with Texworld Paris and Apparel Sourcing, slated to happen from February 15 to 18, 2016 at Paris, Le Bourget.

The International OEKO-TEX® Association has introduced a new certification system, ECO PASSPORT, for its portfolio of sustainable textile certifications. ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® is a verification procedure by which manufacturers of textile processing chemicals and chemical compounds, such as dyes, performance additives, finishing agents, lubricants, detergents, etc.,

Meanwhile, FESPA Digital 2016 is scheduled for 8-11 March 2016 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Companies including Mimaki and Avery Dennison are expected to play a key role at FESPA Digital.

Meanwhile, FESPA Digital 2016 is scheduled for 8-11 March 2016 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Companies including Mimaki and Avery Dennison are expected to play a key role at FESPA Digital.

The Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (A-TUFS), which has come as a breather to the crisis-ridden textile industry, is expected to spur investment to the tune of $15 billion.