A quick touch test can give you a sense of a knit’s quality. But dig deeper into its fibre and yarn and you can ensure your jumper lasts years Lucianne Tonti Mon 29 May 2023 16.00 BST In the 12 months I’ve spent moving between Melbourne and Sydney, I’ve learned that...Read More

By Anna Roos van Wijngaarden 25 May 2023 A shrimp pack, bag or sneaker on the shelves is not unrealistic, researchers from TômTex have discovered. They are one step further in the development of their sustainable fabric and are able to manipulate the leather-like material very...Read More

By Patrick Lee with Dessy Sagita in Jakarta May 15, 2023 In a Malaysian boutique, a small group of seamstresses sit at clattering sewing machines, stitching bright flowers and leaves into kebayas, traditional blouses worn by women around Southeast Asia. What makes kebayas special is that...Read More

May 5, 2023, 4:29 PM IST Raghav Mittal in Voices Business, TOI. The textile industry is one of the oldest and most prominent industries in India. It has a plethora of advantages, such as the ready availability of raw materials, a vast manufacturing base, a wide range of innovative...Read More

-Textile products must last longer and be easier to reuse, repair and recycle -The destruction of unsold or returned textiles should be banned -Human, social and labour rights must be respected during production -Need for binding targets and measures addressing the entire lifecycle of...Read More

By Britney Mascarenhas First published on Friday March 10, 2023. Download audio and listen to this article. The textile and garment industry is one of the oldest and largest industries in India, with a rich history dating back to ancient times. Today, the industry is a significant...Read More

From acetate to bamboo to cupro, there’s an entire alphabet of fibre types on modern garment care labels. Here’s what those names really mean By Lucianne Tonti 22 March 2023 14.00 GMT It can often feel like you need a PhD in material science just to understand the textiles...Read More

Patent-pending technology provides the cleanest bleach and dye process, reducing harsh chemical, water and electricity use. 9th March 2023 Innovation in Textiles Houston, TX, USA Fibre52 Cotton, based in Houston, Texas, has unveiled a patent-pending technology to revolutionise the way...Read More

21 February 2023, Mumbai. The formerly labor-intensive textile sector has transformed on the back of the steady adoption of AI and the internet of things (IoT). Nowadays, broadly it has been experienced that most textile companies use computerized equipment, which is far more effective than...Read More

BY SJ GUEST EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 13, 2023 12:00PM Rising clothing consumption and a growing reliance on synthetic fibers have created a significant plastic pollution problem. An estimated 92 million tons of clothing waste is created each year, and with a reuse rate of just 1 percent, most of...Read More