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The Federal Board of Revenue, under Pakistan’s ministry of commerce, has notified the waiver of whole of customs duties on import of cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) up to June 30, 2021. The exemption is applicable to cotton yarn, irrespective of its cotton weight or it is meant for r...Read more »
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ips to style your summer clothing Ideal summer clothing needs to combine style with comfort. Here are a few options to out-scorch the hot summer sun! Sundresses When we speak of summer trends, sundresses are usually part of the conversation. Trends come and go but consumers’ love for sundresses s...Read more »
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Zero waste is what designers and manufacturers should aim to achieve. Here are some waste reduction and management techniques in the garment manufacturing industry. The need of the hour today is for all designers and manufacturers to adopt a zero waste policy and save the planet from textile pol...Read more »
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Wrangler, a global icon in jeanswear and casual apparel, has announced the launch of its WeCare Wrangler sustainability platform, building off the brand’s long-standing commitment to protecting the planet. The brand has also launched the new Retro Green Jean assortment made of a variety of natura...Read more »
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American action sports brand Vans has announced new global commitments to environmental sustainability and responsibility that will be achieved by 2030. The company will move towards creating circular products and systems that use regenerative and recycled materials, designed to reduce waste and ...Read more »
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New Zealand-based outdoor apparel brand Kathmandu has partnered with The Renewal Workshop, a leading provider of circular solutions, to kickstart a circular mapping project for providing renewal and recommerce programmes to its customers in the future. The brand has also urged fashion businesses ...Read more »
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Fashion for Good, a platform for sustainable fashion innovation, Utrecht University and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, have collaboratively authored a white paper that presents an overview of reusable packaging in the fashion industry. It provides key considerations for wide scale adoption ...Read more »
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Headquartered in Gastonia, Champion Thread Company (CTC), the global provider of thread, yarn, and diverse sewn products components, has launched Renu line of all-around, environmentally friendly industrial sewing threads made entirely from non-virgin materials. The 100 per cent recycled threads ...Read more »
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THE BLUE WAY A responsible textile products industry ensures safety and a clean environment, thus ensuring a long-term business model for all involved companies. The latest technology and the best applied practices result in a competitive advantage while simultaneously reducing effects on the env...Read more »
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The H&M Group, a Swedish multinational clothing-retail company, has introduced a new multi-brand paper packaging system that is reusable and recyclable. With online shopping increasing worldwide and with that plastic waste, H&M feels a need to find solutions for sustainable packaging. The...Read more »
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Recent apparel trade data (chapters 61 and 62 of HS code) reveal both the global impact of COVID-19 and signs of the sector’s recovery, according to the US department of agriculture (USDA). China’s recovery is faster than in any other countries. However, the speed of recovery in consumer de...Read more »
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Global cotton prices, which had been trending up before the pandemic, retreated sharply from January to April, with the NY futures falling to a 10-year low. However, prices have rallied and now exceed pre-pandemic levels as mill use recovers and other factors support the recent strength.COVID-19 ...Read more »