According to a recent study by Fact.MR, the surging apparel sales via online retail shops have been enabling sustainable growth in thetextile chemicals marketamid COVID-19. Some of the leading players are focusing on improving their online presence to offset the lack of footfall in brick-and-mortar stores.This factor, while enabling growth in the textile sector, will create growth prospects for the textile chemicals market as well. Textile chemicals are a key ingredient in fabric processing that

GLOBAL - Retail giants John Lewis and Debenhams, along with luxury brands Prada, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana, are 'failing' in their commitments to responsible viscose sourcing, according to a new report.The study, from the Changing Markets Foundation, Clean Clothes Campaign, Ethical Consumer and WeMove.EU, ranks 100 fashion brands on their policies and transparency on responsible viscose production.Entitled Dirty Fashion: Crunch Time, it rates ASOS and Marks & Spencer as 'fr

SEATTLE - US sporting and outdoor apparel retailer REI Co-op is engaging with its more than 1,000 brand partners to advance more sustainable business practices on issues such as climate change.The company has updated its REI Product Impact Standards to include new expectations of its partners on carbon reduction, more inclusive marketing practices and culturally sensitive product designs.The standards, first launched in 2018 as a way for REI to advance sustainability across the industry, have be

As a growing number of disposable face masks threatening to clog up oceans, a Malaysian baby care brand Offspring Inc and AirX have partnered up to offer the world’s first biodegradable coffee mask from a unique plant-based coffee yarn.Figure: Malaysian brand launches face mask made of coffee yarn to combat plastic pollution.The reusable three-layer mask has a disposable filter that uses silver nanotechnology and recycled coffee grounds to protect the wearer from bacteria, fungi, and virus parti

The Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) appreciated by 4.7 per cent this week to close at 1198ac clean/kg, a 54ac gain. In USD the gains were more impressive as the stronger AUD v USD forex rate (+0.9%) contributed to a higher percentage gain of 5.7 per cent or 48usc to 892usc clean/kg. This week’s closing USD EMI is at the highest point since early March 2020."The positivity at the close of selling last week transferred immediately to the opening of the Australian wool auctions this week. Price

Today’s executive appointments will enable the company to fully embrace agility and digitization to respond more quickly and effectively in the marketplace. As direct reports to Chip Bergh, president and chief executive officer of Levi Strauss & Co., these leaders together will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic growth agenda.“By doubling down on the company’s key growth drivers — the continued strengthening of our greatest asset, the Levi’s® brand; leading with DTC and diver

As per a study by Persistent Market Research, Asia is expected to record strong growth in the global surgical apparel market over the next five years. The fastest rising surgical apparel markets in the Asia-Pacific region are China and India. In these developing markets, some of the main driving factors for the surgical apparel industry include the growth of the healthcare industry, a wide pool of patients, and rising healthcare spending.Due to increasingly strict requirements for healthcare pra

The latest episode of "PreferredFabric fromTextile City -- Live Stream Series ofSuppliers"isgoing to be carried out from10:00-11:00a.m.on December 12nd, 2020 (This Saturday).At that time, Yiwan Textile will bring chiffon fabric and satin fabric. Hangzhou Silongwillbring recycled polyester yarn, colorful polyester yarn and other yarns.They will enter intothe livestreaminghallof E-commerce Service Centeron the 5th floor of East Market andinteractwith purchasers in the live streaming chat

Hello, everyone, I amDecca. I am thespokesperson ofGlobaltextiles. The 24rd China Hangzhou International Textile And Apparel Supply Chain Expo is held from December 9th to December 11th. I will show you the overall situation of the expo, the generalsituation of local brands, latest prodocts and new trendin the form of text and picturesand focus on the fashion industry chain.

Crystal International has joined hands with Ellen MacArthur Foundation and over 60 signatories by participating in the foundation’s Jeans Redesign project.By becoming a signatory, Crystal International has committed to producing jeans as per Jeans Redesign guidelines that set minimum requirements about garment durability, recyclability and traceability.Pic: Crystal International GroupAs one of the signatories of the Jeans Redesign project, Crystal International is striving to ensure jeans last l