South Indian cotton yarn prices stay firm as exporters benefit from weaker rupee
South Indian cotton yarn markets held steady this week amid tepid domestic demand, while a softer Indian rupee buoyed export sentiment. • Stable prices in key hubsTiruppur and Mumbai maintained…
Versalis Launches Demonstration Plant for Hoop Technology to Chemically Recycle Mixed Plastics
Versalis, the chemical arm of Italian energy giant Eni, has inaugurated a demonstration plant at its Mantua site deploying Hoop, a proprietary technology for chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste.…
Nanovace Sets Up U.S. Unit to Tap Battery Materials Market
In a strategic move to accelerate its expansion into the global battery chemicals market, PCBL Chemical Limited’s subsidiary, Nanovace Technologies Ltd, has announced the incorporation of Nanovace Inc, a wholly-owned…
AltMat and Fashion for Good Launch Altag® Fibre Club to Scale Sustainable Fibres
In a significant step toward decarbonizing the fashion industry, Gujarat-based material science company AltMat has partnered with global sustainability platform Fashion for Good to launch the Altag® Fibre Club, an…
Garment workers sidelined in fashion’s ‘just’ climate transition, report warns
A major report released this week highlights a stark omission in global fashion brands’ climate strategies: garment workers in developing countries are largely absent from their transition plans, raising serious…
Aether Signs 10-Year Manufacturing Deal with Milliken India
India-based specialty chemical manufacturer Aether Industries Ltd. has signed a strategic 10-year contract manufacturing agreement with Milliken Chemical and Textile (India) Co
Reuse Is Ready: Fashion’s Missed Opportunity
Reuse is not a theoretical concept, but an active practice that diverts millions of pounds of clothing from landfills annually
Footwear Firms Struggle Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
In the wake of Iran’s ballistic missile strikes and Israel’s retaliatory air raids, both sides have seen significant disruptions
Pakistan’s Denim Industry 2025: A Global Powerhouse in Motion
Executive Summary In 2025, Pakistan stands as a formidable force in the global denim industry, renowned for its advanced manufacturing capabilities, commitment to sustainability, and partnerships with leading international brands.…
Shipping Disruptions Mount in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions
DUBAI — Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is showing significant signs of slowdown as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, prompting oil tanker reroutes, surging freight rates,…
