TPF2017, the Shanghai international digital printing industry fair to be held from April 19 – 20, 2017, will focus on the latest industry trends, print technology developments, inks and more. It will promote industry development and create a platform for digital printing machinery, supplier and users to exchange techniques and seek business opportunities. TPF was launched in 2009 by SUNEXPO. With six-year successful operation, it has evolved into an important gathering for the digital textil

Lenzing has developed a new fibre based on cotton scraps and wood. Refibra is the first cellulose fibre featuring recycled material on a commercial scale and was launched today at Première Vision textile fair in Paris. The fibre is produced in the Tencel production process. Tencel, already a market success as an eco-friendly fibre, is now achieving another key milestone by creating from natural resources what is likely the most sustainable fibre. According to the manufacturer, Refibra

China's Belt and Road Initiative can greatly benefit the world and significantly reshape the global economic development if certain risks are addressed, Jean-Pierre Lehmann, an expert on the international economy, said here Friday at a conference. The Belt and Road Initiative, proposed by China in 2013, aims to build a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient Silk Road trade routes. It has won support from over 100 countries and international

Prices of raw jute are going downhill with the Union textiles ministry's plan to go for dilution of the mandatory jute packaging order and dwindling crop supplies triggered by the demonetization drive. Raw jute prices have tanked to Rs 36,650 per tonne and are likely to plunge further. The price fall is from the level of Rs 56,520 per tonne in July 2016. In 2015-16, there was an unabated rise in prices of raw jute. The downtrend in raw jute prices may dissuade farmers from growing more in th

Pakistan's high quality and value added textile products were showcased at the 3- day 40th edition of Texworld show held from 6th to 9th of this month in Paris. In all twenty six renowned Pakistani companies participated in the exhibition and displayed variety of high end fabrics, sundries, accessories and sophisticated cotton wears including knit Embroidery Lace and trims suited to the taste and preferences of European children, men and women, private news channel reported. The Ambassador

As Myanmar continues to invest in becoming one of the leading garment-producing and exporting countries, a new report shines a light on the growing number of issues emerging in its fashion sector - which includes children as young as 14 working for as little as 13 pence an hour to produce apparel for high street retailers. Fast-fashion retailers such as H&M, New Look, and Sports Direct’s Lonsdale label were all found to have worked with factories which employed 14 year old children i

The size of the global coatings market was US$ 5.51 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach US$ 6.81 billion by 2021, at a CARG of 3.5%, according to the recent report, published by MarketsandMarkets, a leading market research firm. The report entitled Textile Coatings Market by Type (PVC, PU, Acrylics, SBR, Natural Rubber) End-Use Industry (Transportation, Building & Construction, Protective Clothing, Industrial, Medical, Sports, Agriculture, and Packaging) - Global Forecast to 2021 fe

Researchers from the Linköping University and the University of Borås in Sweden, have coated normal fabric with an electroactive material, and in this way given it the ability to actuate in the same way as muscle fibres, ScienceDaily reports. According to the study, which has been published in Science Advances, the technology opens new opportunities to design "textile muscles" that could be incorporated into clothes, making it easier for people with disabilities to move. Exoskeletons De

Organic wool can pose various challenges to producers and apparel and textile manufacturers, including added costs and more complicated logistics. But for niche markets, these products can attract consumers willing to pay more for softer, chemical-free wool items. “Wool farmers have lovely stories to tell, including the heritage of their sheep, the natural pastures they graze on and the love they have for their animals and their native land,” says Dalena White, secretary general of the In

The Directorate General of Anti-dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD), under the commerce ministry, Government of India, has initiated anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of polyester staple fibre (PSF) from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The period of investigation shall be 18 months from April 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. The investigation has been initiated following an application filed by Alok Industry Limited, Indo Rama Synthetics (India) Limited and The Bombay Dyeing