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Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Business Insights
A lab-scale advance in textile finishing points to lower water use, better colour durability, and a built-in antimicrobial function — with commercial validation still to come. TCF POST Report Textile dyeing remains one of the most water- and chemical-intensive steps in the apparel supply chain, generating hazardous effluent that requires costly treatment. A team from … Read more
Researchers reveal how controlling dye aggregation can enhance color quality, reduce defects, and improve industrial dyeing of protective fabrics. TCF POST Report A new international study has identified why dyeing meta-aramid fibers—used in firefighting suits, military apparel, aerospace textiles and industrial protective clothing—has long challenged the textile industry. By controlling the aggregation of vat dye … Read more
TCF POST Report DHAKA – Zaber & Zubair (ZnZ) Fabrics Limited, a global leader in textile manufacturing, has officially opened the 18th edition of its signature “Fabric Week.” The ongoing exhibition showcases a new era of sustainable production, drawing significant interest from international brands and retailers. This season, ZnZ is presenting its Autumn/Winter 27/28 collection, … Read more
TCF POST Special Report BRUSSELS — The global textile industry, a massive engine of consumption, is facing a structural crisis. With global fibre production has surged to 124 million tonnes in 2023—and projected at 160 million tonnes by 2030—the sector remains dangerously tethered to fossil-based synthetic fibres, which now account for 67% of total production. … Read more
TCFPOST Report Indian athletes and team members are set to promote “Made in India” jute-viscose blended apparel at the Commonwealth Games 2026, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. “This marks the first occasion on which jute-based apparel will be showcased at an international multi-sport event. The initiative is expected … Read more