The EU Wants Brands to Pay for Textile Waste
The European Union is moving closer to adopting regulations that will make fashion brands responsible for managing the entire life cycle of their products, including textile waste. This legislation would…
EU backs projects to strengthen India’s textile industry
The European Union (EU) and the Indian Ministry of Textiles have launched seven new projects aimed at strengthening India’s textile and handicrafts industry. The joint announcement was made on February…
EU Commission clears $2.398-bn Finnish aid for net-zero transition
EU Commission clears $2.398-bn Finnish aid for net-zero transitionThe European Commission recently approved a €2.3-billion ($2.398 billion) Finnish scheme to support investments in strategic sectors and to help industrial companies…
Innovation company touts environmental oomph of new wood-based fiber
Espoo, Finland : Metsä Spring’s innovative textile fiber, Kuura, is gaining attention for its environmental benefits. Made from softwood Kraft pulp, Kuura serves as a sustainable alternative to traditional fibers…
New US bill aims to monitor textile waste and recycling
The STEWARD Act, recently introduced in the US, aims to significantly monitor and improve textile waste management as part of a broader recycling and sustainability initiative. Led by Chairman Shelley…
ACIMIT – Italian Textile Machines: Decline In Orders In The Fourth Quarter Of 2024
ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) reported a significant 19% decline in orders for Italian textile machines during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period…
Texstyle World Fabric News by Texchange World
Texstyle World is an informative platform in the textile industry that covers a wide range of topics related to fabrics, yarn, textiles, and fashion trends. It serves as a hub…
UK Government Leaders Unveil Pincroft’s £1.5m Military Textile Printing Expansion
Pincroft, a UK-based military fabric printer, dyer, and finisher, has taken a significant step in expanding its capabilities with a £1.5 million investment in advanced rotary printing technology. This investment…
Metsä Group’s Kuura textile shows competitive GHG levels to existing commercial fibers
Metsä Spring, the innovation arm of Metsä Group (Finland), has revealed promising results from the life cycle assessment (LCA) of its Kuura textile fiber, indicating that its large-scale production could…
Dutch manufacturing output down by over 4% in Dec 2024
The Dutch manufacturing sector faced a challenging December 2024, with calendar-adjusted output falling 4.4% year-on-year (YoY), according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This decline means the sector has now experienced 18…
