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A voluntary Textile PRO Forum to harmonize textiles EPR implementation to support Circular Economy in Europe.

The undersigned PROs and business associations launch the Textile PRO[1] Forum, a unique voluntary initiative designed to harmonise and share best practices for effective and efficient implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles and footwear (Textiles EPR) across Europe.

As Europe prepares for the mandatory separate collection of textile waste.

Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, taking place at Olympia London from 18^th to 20^th February 2025, will put the spotlight on UK suppliers and British craftsmanship, offering a broad range of specialisms from premium wovens to upcycling.

Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director, Source Fashion “The UK is recognised as a centre for excellence in fabrics and textiles.

Abrapa Cotton Brazil Report -January 24.

Brazil’s cotton crop, export shipments, projections for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, pricing trends, and much more.

In the first five months of the 2024/25 marketing year, another record was established: 1.215 million tonnes shipped—surpassing the 1.212 million tonnes achieved in 2020/21.

Social and environmental certification in cotton gins increased in 2023/24.

Li Ning Becomes Official Sportswear Partner for the Chinese Olympic Committee and Delegation from 2025 to 2028

The Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange announced that Li Ning Company Limited (“Li Ning” or the "Company") has been awarded the right to serve as the official sportswear partner for China's Olympic delegation. The Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange announced that Li Ning Company Limited (“Li Ning” or the "Company") has been awarded the right to serve as the official sportswear partner for China's Olympic delegation. 

PREMIÈRE VISION PARIS
KNOW-HOW: NEW ESSENTIAL BENCHMARKS FOR THE FASHION MARKET AND A FLAGSHIP THEME FOR THE FEBRUARY EDITIONS.
From the fashion forums to the conference stages, craftsmanship will be celebrated from all angles, with contributions from experts, institutions, exhibitors, federations, schools, artists, and artisans.

AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION

According to Wikipedia, a counterfeit is an unauthorized replica of a genuine product, made to deceive people into believing it is authentic. Counterfeiting is usually done for dishonest or illegal purposes.

AAFA APPLAUDS USTR ON THE 2024 REVIEW OF NOTORIOUS MARKETS FOR COUNTERFEITING AND PIRACY REPORT AND REITERATES NEED FOR ACCELERATED EFFORTS TO STOP DANGEROUS FAKES

Live webinar 
Theme: Impact of current situation in Bangladesh on Indian textile industries and way forward.
Date:
SATURDAY
11TH JANUARY 2025 11.00 AM TO 12.30 PM
Organized by: The Textile Association (India) Mumbai Unit.

Garment Technology Bangladesh (GTB) 2025

Date: January 8, 2025-January 12, 2025

Venue: at the International Convention City in Dhaka.

A credible platform serving the ever-sourcing needs of the country’s vibrant ready-made garment (RMG) sector positioned as trade resources as the second-largest global ready-made exporter globally.

AATCC extends its gratitude to all the students who participated in the competition and to the finalists for their presentations. Additionally, AATCC appreciates the contribution and participation from Kanti Jasani, AATCC C6 Membership Committee Chair, and the fellow esteemed judges of the competition: Barry Brady, Dallas Crotts, Renuka Dhandapani, Tim Dixon, and AATCC Past President Nelson Houser.

Explore the report and gain valuable insights.

As of December 12th, 89% of the 2024 cotton crop had been ginned in Brazil and 88% of the cotton bales produced had been HVI tested.
In November, Brazil exported 299.5 thousand tonnes of cotton, achieving a total of 861.8 thousand tonnes in the 2024/25 marketing year (Aug/24 to Nov/24). This remains as the best performance in Brazilian history in the first five months of the marketing year.

VDMA: VDMA Textile Machinery Association

VDMA Textile Machinery Webtalk with EDANA, ANDRITZ Nonwoven and Textile, and Megapaca-Novafiber.

Date: December 5, 2024, 2:00 PM CET

180 experts and decision-makers from the global textile industry (over 40 countries) have already registered for our web talk tomorrow. 

The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and TextileGenesis, a Lectra group company, are proud to announce the continuation of their successful partnership to further enhance traceability for Cotton made in Africa® (CmiA) verified fiber. This new collaboration aims to reinforce supply chain transparency and drive CmiA’s commitment to sustainable and ethical cotton production.