Despite the difficult retail sector, most brands selling organic cotton remain upbeat about the market for organics with many brands and retailers planning to expand their offers in 2009 and 2010. Texas-based non profit organisation The Organic Exchange says in its soon to be released 2008 Market Report that ...

The NuMetrex is an innovative product that uses "smart fabric" - a special conductive textile - to pick up the heart's electrical pulse and radio it to a digital readout wristwatch via a tiny transmitter in the bra. It ...

KARL MAYER has a new commercial director since the beginning of February. As of February 1, 2009, Dr Helmut Preßl has taken over responsibility for this area, and is working in conjunction with the managing director, Herr Fritz P. Mayer. From 2005 up to the time when he took on this ...

Going “Green” is the buzz word in the apparel fashion industry as of late. As the Green movement continues to impact this industry, designers from every corner of the trade emerge with products that fit right into the latest hype. Tweed suits, fabrics made of recycled plastic bottles, cotton clothing ...

OptiTex, the leader in CAD/CAM design software for the cut-fabrics industries announces the anticipated release of their leading software in Arabic. With customers in countries such as Tunisia, Kuwait, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, OptiTex is pleased to reach out to Arabic speakers in the textile industry worldwide by expanding their leading ...

In the fashion world, bamboo has become a favorite for yoga wear and dance clothes due to its very soft texture. Bamboo is also touted to be a sustainable alternative to cotton. Bamboo, the plant, is ...

Environmental friendly fibers such as organic cotton and recycled polyester have become popular among the fabrics and apparel manufacturers. However, after these fabrics or the finished garments are manufactured, they have to be dyed in ...

Over the last years there has been a relative rush of books on eco and ethical fashion published across the globe. We think this is an excellent indicator of the public’s awareness of how, what, where ...

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has proposed reduction in excise duty for textile machineries from 14% to 8% with a view to encourage the indigenous demand and production substantially. In a proposal ...

DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise announces the availability of new products for repellent and soil release finishes for the textile industry that deliver maximum performance with a minimal environmental footprint. Based on short-chain chemistry, DuPont Capstone products for textile finishes ...