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Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC), a global leader in sustainable and innovative green materials, showcased its cutting-edge recycling technologies and product solutions at the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) 2024. FENC’s commitment to a circular economy is evident in its groundbreaking products like FENC®ThermalSync ZoneTech and FENC®TOPGREEN®Bio3, recognized with prestigious iF DESIGN AWARDS, and its widespread adoption by leading sports brands for major events like the Paris Olympics and the UEFA Euro 2024.

Standard Textile, a leading global textile provider for healthcare and hospitality, has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovation at the 2024 Nightingale Awards. The company received four awards, including the coveted ‘Best of Sustainability’ and ‘Best of Innovation’ awards.

The ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh presents both a potential opportunity and a challenge for India’s textile industry. While global brands may seek to diversify from Bangladesh, India needs to significantly increase its capacity and compete with other nations to capitalize on this shift. This article explores the potential impact on Indian textile exports and the challenges ahead.

Amidst a political crisis in Bangladesh, international textile buyers are turning to India, potentially boosting Indian exports by hundreds of millions of dollars. With Bangladesh’s apparel exports facing disruption, Indian textile hubs like Tiruppur are poised to benefit as manufacturers shift their operations and orders are diverted.

Bibhu Mohapatra’s latest collection showcased his masterful craftsmanship and attention to detail, with a focus on silhouette, textiles, and embroidery. Inspired by Françoise Hardy and Georgia O’Keeffe, the collection featured a range of looks, from ethereal lace panels to bold jacquards. While the collection offered something for everyone commercially, it lacked a clear editorial direction, as Mohapatra did not fully commit to pushing his designs in one particular direction.

A team of scientists from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a method to improve the efficiency of extracting gold from electronic waste using textiles. The new technique, which uses fiber-like materials made of polyacrylonitrile, can achieve a gold recovery efficiency of almost 100 percent, compared to less than 20 percent for current recycling methods. The researchers believe that their method could reduce Korea’s dependence on resource imports and prepare for the risk of rising raw material prices.