It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Kyle Blakely

Fibre Innovation / Neolast

24 January 2024

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The fibres are produced using a proprietary solvent-free melt-extrusion process, eliminating potentially hazardous chemicals typically used to create stretch fabrics made with elastane.

Celanese, Under Armour Develop New Fibre for Use in Performance Stretch Fabrics as Alternative to Elastane

Neolast, the latest ' new material' in the market, promises the apparel industry with a high-performing alternative to elastane for performance stretch fabrics, unlocking the potential for end users to recycle such fabrics.

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Young India Fashion Survey 2025

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Trade Ties / Indo-Bangla Tension Commentary

Trucks at the border crossing at Dawki, Meghalaya. The trans-shipment facility, operational since 2020, was a result of India’s “Neighbourhood First” initiative and a gesture of goodwill toward Dhaka.

India’s Trans-shipment Ban Serves as a Big Blow to Bangladesh’s Apparel Ambitions

Subir Ghosh

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Advantage India / New Trade Disorder / V Report

There are already reports of US companies asking for discounts. This is true as much of India, as it is of the smaller apparel-making nations.

Trump Tariffs Give Indian Industry a Chance to Recalibrate its Global Textiles Trade Strategy

Richa Bansal

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