Press Releases

Hamburg, Germany: The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is releasing the latest edition of its annual, aggregated report on the verification and implementation of Cotton made in Africa (CmiA). This report demonstrates AbTF’s continued commitment to transparency in 2024 and offers the public insight into how its partners in Africa are implementing the...

Kansas City, Mo., U.S.: eVent Fabrics, a global leader in waterproof and breathable technologies, is looking to the future and offering their partner brands  eVent BIO and eVent alpineST technologies. Both are made without PFAS and are compliant with regulations requiring the removal of PFAS chemicals from many consumer products.

As the European...

New Delhi, India: Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna unveil their latest couture collection, 'Nocturnum', presenting mesmerizing Indian contemporary silhouettes. The collection draws inspiration from the geometric patterns of meteors as they breach atmospheric barriers and descend on Earth as midnight blooms. The untamed beauty of these imaginary...

New Delhi, India: As India dcelebrated its Independence Day, Liberty Shoes, a beloved name in the nation’s footwear industry, proudly launches its latest campaign, "Mera Joota Hindustani", this campaign pays homage to India's vibrant spirit, connecting with today’s youth by highlighting the pride of being truly Indian.

Embracing the Swadeshi ethos,...

NEW YORK, U.S.: Cents, the largest leading all-in-one business management platform powering the way garment care SMBs grow, manage, and understand their businesses, today announced the close of its $40M Series B funding round. The round was led by Camber Creek with participation from previous investors Bessemer Venture Partners and Tiger Global. 

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Zürich, Switzerland: Haelixa and Regenagri have joined forces to spearhead the advancement of regenerative agriculture. Their innovative approach to monitoring and improving regenerative farming systems and ensuring the integrity of the supply chain using forensic science. Central to this approach is DNA marking and testing, a pioneering technology...

WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.: Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus Founder and Chair Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is leading members of the Caucus in urging President Joe Biden to include representatives from the textile and fashion industries in his new White House Task Force on Climate and Trade. In a letter to the president, Pingree and her fellow Slow...

New Delhi, India: The Indian handloom textile industry has a rich heritage dating back many centuries. Today, this industry plays an important role in many communities, providing employment and preserving cultural heritage. However, with the introduction of mechanized textile manufacturing during the British era, this once-revered industry has...

Frankfurt, Germany: CAITME, taking place from 11 to 14 September in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, will see a strong participation of VDMA member companies. About 25 VDMA members will take part in the event. 

Among the numerous VDMA companies present at the trade fair with their own booth or through agents, 13 companies will be exhibiting in the area of the...

Uzwil, Switzerland: The Swiss company Benninger, renowned for its innovative textile machinery, has introduced its latest marvel, the FabricMaster, to the Indian market. This soft flow machine is already making waves globally, with installations in Europe, the USA, Peru, Central America and Bangladesh. Now, it is set to transform the Indian textile...