Global textile survey shows order declines

October 28, 2022  |  Industry News

The 16th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS, formerly known as ITMF Corona-Survey) shows deteriorating business situation and expectations in the global textile industry in September 2022. The indicators for order intake and backlog, and capacity utilization rate also fell, globally. Accordin…
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Yiqi Yang Receives The 2021 AATCC Olney Medal 

October 14, 2022  |  Industry News, News

Yiqi Yang is the 2021 recipient of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Olney Medal for outstanding achievement in textile science. Yang is being recognized for his work on the research and development of sustainable, greener textiles. He received the medal from friend …
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EURATEX and partners launch New Horizon Europe Innovation project 

September 29, 2022  |  Industry News, News

The new Horizon Europe project CISUTAC will support the transition to a circular and sustainable textile sector. As part of a consortium of 27 partners working on the project, EURATEX will work towards facilitating the Circular Economy transition. While the production and consumption of textile prod…
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Jasmine Cox new executive director of Textile Technology and Fiber Innovation Centers

September 28, 2022  |  Industry News, News

Gaston College, one of North Carolina’s largest community colleges, is pleased to announce Jasmine Cox has accepted the role as executive director of the Textile Technology and Fiber Innovation Centers. Cox most recently served as the college’s director of Textile Technology Programs and Busines…
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EU Commission moves to ban products made with forced labor

September 20, 2022  |  Industry News, News

The Commission has proposed to prohibit products made with forced labor on the EU market. The proposal covers all products, namely those made in the EU for domestic consumption and exports, and imported goods, without targeting specific companies or industries. This comprehensive approach is importa…
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New Pantone color inspired by the oldest pigment

September 14, 2022  |  Industry News, News

The Pantone Color Institute (PCI) announced a collaboration with luxury tea blenders, TEALEAVES, alongside other organizations and NGOs on an impactful partnership and awareness campaign to educate people and call attention to biodiversity loss through a novel Pantone color release, called the “Pa…
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Nonwoven fabrics market size projected to be $67.93 billion by 2030

September 9, 2022  |  Industry News

The global Nonwoven Fabrics Market is predicted to witness substantial development. Demand for personal protective equipment such as gloves, facial masks, facial covers, and gowns, is mounting, leading to high demand for nonwoven fabrics. But the scarcities are leaving healthcare workers riskily ill…
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Business expectations turn negative

September 7, 2022  |  Industry News, News

The 15th ITMF Corona-Survey shows that the business situation plunged into negative territory in July 2022. The business situation is worse in Asia than in the rest of the world. Textile machinery is the only segment still in positive territory. Business expectations have also turned negative for th…
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Manufacturing PMI at 52.8%

September 6, 2022  |  Industry News

According to the latest PMI composite index data, economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in August, with the overall economy achieving a 27th consecutive month of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The repor…
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European textile industry calls for immediate action to tackle the energy crisis

August 29, 2022  |  Industry News

The European textile & fashion in Europe, represented by EURATEX, calls for a single European strategy to tackle this energy crisis. To safeguard the future of the industry, a revision of the electricity price mechanism is necessary and an EU wide cap on gas prices at 80€/MWh. Special company …
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