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Related Keywords: Adidas, biodiversity, cashmere, climate, cotton, fashion, fashion pact, fibers, H&M, high impact material, leather, luxury, metals, Nike, synthetic fibres, Textile, viscose, wool

Thirty-two luxury, fashion and textile companies have signed a new commitment to protect climate, biodiversity and the oceans of the world, calling the new initiative the Fashion Pact.

Representatives presented the idea of the new agreement to the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, at a special meeting in Paris on August 23. Mr Macron arranged for the leaders of the G7 group of the wealthiest states in the world to see a presentation on the Fashion Pact during the G7 Summit in Biarritz, which takes place from August 24-26.

Related Keywords: environment, export, fabrics, fibre, growth, India, man-made, MMF, polyester, sustainability, technology, Textile, value chain, viscose, yarn

Man-made fibre (MMF) industry is contributing 2% to India’s GDP and providing jobs to over 18 million people directly and more than 20 million indirectly and technical textiles are expected to see a significant growth in coming time, according to a textiles export body.

Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council chairman Ronak Rughani said with an increasing focus on protecting environment, the demand for man-made fibre (MMF) textiles as a substitute for cotton is growing globally.

Related Keywords: chemicals, fabric, fashion, fossil fuel, green, IKEA, manufacturing, material, sustainable, Textile, viscose

More than ever, people are looking for more sustainable ways to lead their lives. From the food they eat, to the transport they choose and even to the clothes they wear. Forward thinking retailers and designers such as IKEA and Marimekko have responded by experimenting with more sustainable, alternative materials, but overall our fast-fashion lifestyles and reliance on fossil materials keep us hooked on unsustainable textiles.

So where should we be looking for wardrobes that are green in every color? And what are the problems with our current array of common materials?

Related Keywords: bio-hybrid fibre, fibre-reinforced composites, flax-based multi-layer fabrics, hybrid textiles, polyamide, special spacer fabrics, Textile-reinforced concrete, thermoplastic matrix fibres, viscose, weaving loom

At present, a key HOFZET research focus is on composite reinforcements with a thermoplastic matrix – or organosheets – which offer reversible deformation and recycling potential in comparison with thermoset composite materials. The weaving loom enables the integration of thermoplastic matrix fibres into hybrid textiles as perfect thermoplastic prepregs. These prepregs can be shaped to a required form and turned into composites using hot pressing technology. This approach enables a reduction of process steps, cycle times and production waste, the company reports.

Related Keywords: conductive textile coatings, conductive textile elements, cotton, data transmission lines, graphite–polyurethane coatings, heated fabrics, linen, polyester woven fabrics, sensors, smart textile applications, Textile, textile substrates, viscose, washing resistance

Strong influence of textile substrates - The washing resistance of different graphite–polyurethane coatings with graphite contents between 25% and 33% on cotton, linen, viscose, and polyester woven fabrics was compared, using two different graphite particle sizes on diverse textile substrates, in a recent study. It was found that not only the graphite particle dimensions and graphite concentration strongly influence the longevity of the coatings, but also the textile substrates which were coated with the conductive mass.

Related Keywords: Brazilian cellulose company Fibria, cotton, fiber innovation, food, global textile brands, logistics and textiles, Spinnova, sustainability goals, sustainable textile fiber, viscose, wood and waste stream based fibres

Spinnova’s majority shareholder is Brazilian cellulose company Fibria, who invested 5 million euros into the company in 2017.The development of the Spinova fiber has surpassed expectations. In addition to Finnish design house Marimekko, Spinnova has joint product development underway with various other partners. The fiber innovation has raised wide interest from global textile brands out of which many which have committed to challenging sustainability goals.

Related Keywords: and prints, Ankur Textiles, Blossom, blouses, Charm-me and Lilac, colours, cotton, cotton Lycra blended fabrics, dresses, fabrics, Glam and Glory, high-quality voiles, kurtis and tunics, Modal, Multi Brand Outlets, multi fibre fabrics, textile fabrics, textures, trendy collections, viscose, western and ethnic womenswear, Zoya

For more than five decades, Ankur has been designing high-quality voiles ranging from 100 percent cotton to all fancy blends that are available throughout India and exported to Switzerland, Middle East, China, Thailand and Africa.

Ankur Textiles has launched a wide range of modal, viscose, cotton Lycra blended fabrics as an alternative to traditional cotton for the new-age Indian woman. Ankur, which is a heritage brand, develops high-quality fabrics for womenswear and menswear.

Related Keywords: domestic fiber business has grown by 22%, fiber, Grasim Industries, textile business, viscose, VSF business

Grasim’s managing director Dilip Gaur said that, “Viscose is eating out of other fiber markets. Our domestic fiber business has grown by 22% (annually) during the March 2018 quarter,” adding that the bulk of the growth in the textile business is expected to come from the company’s VSF business in the future.On a consolidated basis, Grasim Industries will invest more than Rs13, 327 crore in capex into its textile and cement businesses till financial year 2021.

Related Keywords: apparel, Better Cotton Initiative, cotton yarn, e-commerce, fabrics, Fair, Fancy Yarn Zone, fashion, fiber, green products, Modal, Textile Association, viscose, wool, Yarn Expo

Green products continue to be sought after more and more by consumers nowadays, and textiles are no exception. In order to promote sustainable development throughout the industry, a number of yarn and fibre manufacturers have endeavoured to introduce green products into the early stages of textile production, and Yarn Expo, as the leading yarn and fibre business platform in Asia, serves as an ideal stage for these suppliers to gain exposure to buyers looking for such products.

Related Keywords: bedsheets, ColorJet India, cotton, curtains, digital textile printer, Heimtextil exhibition, home textile printing, manufacturer of digital printers, natural fabrics, Pigment printing, pillow cover, polyester fabrics, printing fabrics, rayon or wool, silk, stretchable fabric materials polyester, table covers, TXF digital printer, viscose

After the successful launch of the ColorJet TXF digital textile printer at FESPA Hamburg, Germany in May 2017, ColorJet India Ltd, India's largest manufacturer of digital printers will now showcase the TXF at the Heimtextil exhibition which runs June 20-22, 2017 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi in hall 12, booth no. H370.