HKRITA and Epson Develop Silk-Like Regenerated Fibre from Cotton
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (“HKRITA”) and Seiko Epson Corporation (“Epson”; TSE: 6724) have succeeded in developing new regenerated cellulose fibre with a silk-like sheen from waste cotton fabric through a new production process.
Experience the future of home business at HGH India
Event Dates: from July 1–4, 2025
Event Venue: will be held in Mumbai at the Bombay Exhibition Centre
The 17th edition of HGH India, the country’s leading bi-annual trade show for home textiles, home furniture & decor, houseware and gifts, is set to unfold in Mumbai from July 1-4, 2025, with a sharpened focus and renewed relevance. Over the years, HGH India has built its reputation as a forward-looking platform for the Indian home products industry, facilitating not just sourcing but sector-wide dialogue, design discovery, and business evolution.
Vietnam-India Textile Workshop
Laying the foundation for substantive and sustainable development of bilateral textile and garment cooperation.
The Vietnam Trade Office in India convened an online seminar on May 23, 2025. This seminal event was all about growing “Vietnam–India Cooperation in the Textile and Garment (T&A) Industry,” which was very well received, drawing a reasonably good response from the valuable participants featuring businesses, industry trade bodies/associations, and subject matter/trade experts from both countries, laying a solid foundation for a secure future.
Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), today released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting its global mark on the organic textile industry. From announcing a new voluntary sustainability standard, to educating millions of consumers, last year marked multiple successes with an eye on the future to enhance people’s lives and the environment with organic textiles.
Coming out of another consecutively strong year for GOTS, 2024 culminated with 26 GOTS-approved certification bodies reporting a noteworthy 15,441 certified facilities (an increase of 5.2% from 2023) in 87 countries.
Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing Partnership
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and Green Business Certification Institute (GBCI) have partnered to advance eco-friendly practices in India's garment sector.
Objectives
Boost LEED-certified apparel factories in India
Foster sustainability and reduce environmental footprint
Enhance industry's global competitiveness
Brazil's Cotton Industry Update
Production and Yield
Brazil's cotton production is expected to increase by 6.8% in 2025, reaching 3.95 million tonnes. The cultivated area is projected to rise by 10.3%, covering 2.145 million hectares.
Brazil's cotton quality meets global standards, with strong performance in fibre length, strength, and uniformity. The industry focuses on sustainable practices and promoting cotton as a responsible alternative to synthetic fibres.
Live webinar to discover innovative solutions to reduce the industry’s environmental impact.
Dyeing and finishing are crucial processes in denim production, traditionally linked to significant water and chemical consumption.
This upcoming webinar will focus on the latest advancements in sustainable dyeing and finishing technologies, highlighting innovations such as waterless and low-water dyeing techniques, plant-based dyes, and digital solutions.
The panelists will discuss eco-friendly finishing methods, such as ozone, laser, and enzyme treatments, which are enabling producers to reduce the environmental footprint while maintaining the quality of the final product.
The wonders textiles can produce - and the waste they leave behind. While fashion has long been a symbol of creativity and culture, it has also evolved into one of the most resource-intensive and polluting industries globally. Fortunately, the winds are shifting.
Sustainability is no longer a niche idea; it is increasingly seen as a business imperative.
But we must be honest: despite meaningful progress, countries like India have a long journey ahead if they are to lead the sustainable fashion revolution.
OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN marks a decade as a global sustainability label.
Launched in 2015, the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label stands for tested product safety, more sustainable manufacturing processes, and improved working conditions throughout global supply chains. "Brands and retailers must remain at the forefront of both current and emerging consumer expectations, as well as evolving regulatory requirements, which increasingly scrutinize the entire production history of a given product,” says Jean-Pierre Haug, COO of Testex, an OEKO-TEX® institute.
Farm to Fashion 2025 is centered around Honorable PM Narendra Modi's vision of the 5Fs mantra in India's textile ecosystem.
Event Dates: Scheduled from May 11 to 14.
Venue: Gandhinagar's Helipad Exhibition Centre.
Event Theme: 5Fs—Farm, Fibre, Fabric, Fashion, and Future in India's entire textile value chain.
Organizers: The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and K And D Communication.
Supported by: Maskati Cloth Market, Mahajan.
Navigating EU Regulations & Advancing Circularity in Textiles: Textiles Recycling Expo
As the global textile industry faces growing pressure to transition towards sustainable and circular solutions, the organisers of Textiles Recycling Expo are hosting an informative press conference in Brussels ahead of the highly anticipated free-to-attend event on the 4-5 June in Brussels, Belgium, 2025.
The press conference, taking place on the 6th of May 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, will serve as a vital platform for engaging the media, key stakeholders, and policymakers in shaping the conversation ahead of the expo & conference in June.
Join the webinar for an insightful and enriching session.
Webinar Title: Trade in the New Global Era with Reference to Textiles
Date: Saturday, 10th May 2025
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar
Professor, Nonwovens & Advanced Materials Laboratory
Texas Tech University, Texas, USA.
Salil Chawla, Director at DFU Publications, speaks with Dr. V. K. Kothari - Emeritus Professor - IIT Delhi, on the sidelines of the PHDCCI-hosted Man-Made Fibres Conference held in New Delhi on April 22, 2025.
This session was deeply insightful, particularly the focus on government schemes designed to support entrepreneurs in launching new ventures or pursuing innovation.
These initiatives, especially in the realm of technical textiles, are promising and could significantly advance the industry.
Fashion for a Sustainable Future
Theme: Exploring Innovation, Sustainability & Impact in the Fashion World
Keynote Speaker:
Prof (Dr) Darlie O Koshy
PhD (IIT Distinguished Educationist, Design Management Expert, Visionary Leader & Acclaimed Author
Date: 3rd May 2025
Upcoming Webinar: PFAS Testing & Compliance for the Textile Industry.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have long been used in textiles for their water- and stain-resistant properties. But growing health and environmental concerns have triggered a global regulatory shift—bringing new compliance challenges for manufacturers, merchandisers, and quality teams.
Join our upcoming webinar where SGS experts break down the latest global PFAS regulatory developments, including the sweeping changes now in effect in the US and the proposed EU-wide bans.
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