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Textile 01-04-2023

Siyaram's launches innovative campaign to attract younger customers

Siyaram Silk Mills Limited, an Indian textile brand, has launched its very first influencer-led marketing campaign in partnership with popular actor Aparshakti Khurana. The campaign is aimed at engaging young people all across India.

The brand, which specializes in suiting fabrics and caters to a range of ages, is focusing on its younger customers with this campaign concept.

With this campaign, Siyaram aims to convey our message to the youth, by roping in Aparshakti Khurana as his synergy blends well with our brand. The launch of this influencer-led campaign is expected to help Siyaram's reach out to a wider audience and strengthen its position in the highly competitive fashion industry.

Textile 01-04-2023

Delays & cancellations in government-sanctioned textile parks in 2005: CAG report

30 March 2023, Mumbai

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has revealed in a report that out of the 98 integrated textile parks sanctioned by the government since 2005, only 26 have been completed.

The report disclosed that 30 parks are still under construction while 42 have been cancelled. The government released grants totaling Rs 1,593 crore for these 98 parks, of which Rs 688.03 crore were released for parks that still haven’t been completed or were cancelled.

The parks were envisaged as attractive destinations for investment and job creation, but they have fallen well short of all their targets. The report highlighted that delays in obtaining statutory clearances, issues related to land allotment for the parks, and weak financial strength of the Special Purpose Vehicles created for the parks were the major reasons for delay in their completion.

According to the report, during the 10th Plan period (2005-07), it was envisaged to complete 25 parks in around 18 months. The scheduled time for completion for parks sanctioned during the 11th Plan period (2007-12) was kept as 24 months from the first release of grants by the Government of India. Further, during the 12th Plan period (2012-17), the completion period for the parks was estimated to be three years.

Of the 30 parks where work is ongoing, five were commissioned between 2005 and 2007, which means they are at least 25 years past their deadlines. Ten of the currently-ongoing projects were sanctioned during the 11th Plan, putting them about nine years past their deadlines. By this calculation, the 15 ongoing projects sanctioned in the 12th Plan are at least three years overdue.

As a result of the delays and the cancellations of projects, the various targets set for the projects in terms of employment generation, investments, and the setting up of textile units all remained unmet by a substantial degree.

The CAG said that even after a lapse of 16 years from the inception of the Scheme, the actual achievement of the 56 completed/ongoing parks (audited by the CAG) was only 30 per cent in terms of employment generation, 50 per cent in terms of investments and 37 per cent in terms of setting-up of textile units, as against the targets set in the detailed project reports of the parks.

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Textile 30-03-2023

Delays & cancellations in government-sanctioned textile parks in 2005: CAG report

Textile Commissioner office to be shifted to Delhi to strengthen technical arm of ministry

In a move to enhance the effectiveness of the Ministry of Textiles, the central government has decided to shift the office of the textile commissioner to New Delhi. Jayashree Sivakumar, under secretary in the ministry of textiles, has written to textile commissioner Roop Rashi informing about the decision.

The textile commissioner acts as the principal technical advisor to the Ministry of Textiles and carries out techno-economic surveys and advises the government on the general economic health of the textiles industry through its eight regional offices at Amritsar, Noida, Indore, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Navi Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

The restructuring exercise would involve shifting textile commissioner and few key officials to the Ministry of Textiles (MoT) to strengthen the technical arm of the ministry. As the first step to initiate the process of restructuring/merger, the textile commissioner will be moved to New Delhi along with a few key personnel, including one joint textile commissioner, two deputy secretary level (director rank) and two deputy director level officers.

This decision is expected to have a positive impact on the functioning of the Ministry of Textiles and its efforts to promote growth in the textiles industry.

Textile 22-03-2023

Textile Commissioner office to be shifted to Delhi to strengthen technical arm of ministry

3rd Global Textile Conclave (GTC) 2023

04 March 2023, Mumbai

The 3rd Global Textile Conclave (GTC) 2023

Organized by: the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI)

Dates: 15th,16th & 17th March, 2023

Venue: Hotel Crowne Plaza, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Theme: “Strategies for Balancing Sustainability in Textile Value Chain”

Focus: Aim to cover the entire textile value chain from “FARM to FASHION“.

T. Rajkumar, the Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) while delivering a welcome address on the occasion articulated very enthusiastically that," The textile and apparel sector is a crucial player in the Indian economy, and its success is vital for the government's vision of achieving a $5 trillion economy. While major economies, including India, are recovering from the impact of COVID-19, the government has introduced favorable policies like PLI, PM, Mitra, RoDTEP, and RoSCTL to boost the textile and apparel industries. To reap maximum benefits from these policies, businesses must align themselves with changing socio-economic requirements.

Today, economies worldwide are focused on reducing emissions, minimizing waste, and consumption of resources.
Digitalization, traceability solutions, and sustainable practices are also gaining importance. As one of the major textile suppliers to these economies, India must embrace sustainable practices that keep both the planet and people at the center of all activities.

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has launched the first edition of the CITI Sustainable Award in GTC three to encourage and motivate the country's textile industry to adopt sustainable practices. The awards aim to have a cascading effect on innovation and pragmatic work in the industry.
The three-day conclave, attended by international experts, industry leaders, and policy experts, will devise a roadmap that is economically viable and environmentally sustainable. The active participation of all speakers, delegates, invitees, and industry representatives from India and abroad is essential to make this event a success.
It will not be wrong to say that the textile/apparel sector has a hormonal presence in the Indian economy.

And the success of this sector is extremely critical for the vision of our honorable prime minister Narendra Modiji towards achieving a 5 trillion Dollar economy. After an unprecedented period of COVID-⁠19, major economies around the world, including India, are on the path to recovery.

It's heartening to note that recently india has emerged as the fifth-largest economy in the world.

The government of India has also come up with several favorable policies for the Indian textiles and apparel industries like the PLIs, PM Mitra, Rodtep rates RoSTCL, et cetera. These policies will complement India's export commerce as the largest producer of textile and apparel products in the world.

However, to take the maximum out of these policies, we must align our business towards the changing socioeconomic requirements. Friends and major economies across the globe are effectively working towards reducing emissions, consumption, and waste. Increased usage of renewable energy minimizing waste and reducing water and energy consumption.

More focus on digitalization to provide business data to buyers adaptation of traceability solution welcome address India is one of the major textile suppliers of textile apparel products of these economies.

I am happy to share with you all its commitment to motivating and encouraging the country's textile apparel industry to chart out a sustainable path that keeps both the planets and people at the heart of all activities. The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry Citi has launched the first edition of the CITI's Sustainable Award in GTC three.

These awards are also aimed at the staggering and cascading effects on innovation and pragmatic work. And I'm extremely sure the three days of this conclave renewed international experts, industry leaders, and policy experts will be able to devise a roadmap that will hedge against a cast of inaction while remaining economically viable today. I would also like to thank all the speakers, delegates, invitees, and industry representatives who have joined us today from different parts of India and abroad.

I am extremely sure that this active participation of all of you will make this an even decorative success".
The three-day prestigious event is currently underway where on day one Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles l Government of India addressed the 3rd GLOBAL TEXTILE CONCLAVE (GTC) currently underway at Jaipur, Rajasthan (India).
The textile industry is a critical contributor to the Indian economy, employing millions of families across the country.

As such, it is imperative that we prioritize the concerns and demands of both our producers and consumers while ensuring that we remain competitive in the global market. I commend the textile champions for their commitment to this effort and the spirit of togetherness with which they engage with each other.
Our Textiles Roadmap until 2047, when India celebrates 100 years of independence, should be our immediate priority. This roadmap should include short-term, medium-term, and long-term strategic goals that enable us to achieve sustainable, speedy, and skillful growth in our economy. It is critical that we work towards taking a leap of faith in our own ability to compete with the rest of the world from a position of strength and reclaim the lost glory that we enjoyed in the textile industry.
The Honorable Prime Minister articulated his vision for the textile industry many years ago, from farm to fiber, fiber to fabric, factory to fashion, and fashion to follow. This vision will soon be realized as states that have won through the challenge route offer to provide the best ecosystem for our textile industry to collectively be present in one location.

The Plugin Play infrastructure will be made available for the entire supply chain to be co-located, enhancing our competitiveness and giving a significant boost to the private sector.
The production and incentive scheme, the summer program for the training of our workmen and management, and the National Technical Excel mission are among the schemes designed to promote the cultivation of the health and the jute industry.

Additionally, the Mudra loan scheme helps small traders and small manufacturers get low-cost funds to develop their businesses.
The debate on state taxes and levies continues to gain government support. I recently transferred an additional 500 crores from the RoSCTL budget to ensure that no one suffers despite high demands for RoSCTL during the export performance. We have also ensured that there will be no cuts to anyone's rates or entitlement until 31 March 2023, providing additional relief by giving 500 roads from RoSCTL to RoDTEP.

In conclusion, the textile industry is critical to the growth and development of the Indian economy. By prioritizing the concerns and demands of our producers and consumers while ensuring that we remain competitive in the global market, we can achieve significant growth in terms of our economy's size and scale. With the support of various schemes and initiatives, we can reclaim our lost glory and become masters in the textile industry.

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Textile 16-03-2023

Fabric & Accessories Trade Show 2023

30 March 2023, Mumbai

The 27th edition of the Fabrics & Accessories Trade Show and the 2nd edition of the Apparel Sourcing Fair were held at the KTPO in Bangalore from March 3rd to 5th. The event brought together over 130 manufacturers of fabrics, trims, embellishments, apparel, and apparel accessories to showcase their products and innovations.

The trade show provided a platform for manufacturers to exhibit their latest products, designs, and technologies to a diverse audience of retailers, brands, designers, and sourcing professionals. The event aimed to promote business opportunities, foster collaborations, and partnerships, and showcase the latest trends in the industry.

Some of the highlights of the event included the showcasing of eco-friendly fabrics and sustainable practices by various manufacturers. The event also had a dedicated section for the display of digital printing technologies, including sublimation printing, screen printing, and heat transfer printing.

In addition to the exhibition, the event also hosted seminars and workshops on topics such as sustainable practices, digital printing technologies, and innovations in textiles and apparel. These sessions provided attendees with insights into the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

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Textile 30-03-2023

Monti India gets acquired

22 March 2023, Mumbai

Known as Monti India, Tessitura Monti India Private Limited (TMIPL), a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Italian company Tessitura Monti Spa, has been acquired by Bengaluru-based cotton fabric manufacturer Hi Fabrique Group in a deal estimated to be around Rs 205 crore.

TMIPL's production facility in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, spans over 150,000 square feet and is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery for weaving, dyeing, printing, and finishing fabrics. The facility has a production capacity of over 1.5 million meters per month, with a focus on high-quality cotton shirting fabrics. With the acquisition by Hi Fabrique Group, the production facility is expected to further enhance its capabilities and expand its reach in the global market.

Monti supplies 20% of its production to the leading domestic and international brands in India, whereas the majority of the company's exports come from high end international brands.

The acquisition will allow Hi Fabrique to expand its presence in the global markets after having dominated India's luxury shirting fabrics market. The acquisition would enable the two companies to create a more diversified product portfolio by combining their expertise, resources, and talent to better meet the evolving needs of their customers and deliver innovative solutions that exceed their expectations.

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Textile 21-03-2023

TENCEL™ & RCGD: Putting spotlight on global sustainability

13 March 2023, Mumbai

Lenzing’s flagship textile brand, TENCEL™, has partnered with RCGD Global for the fourth running year to boost eco-couture at the 95th Academy Awards®. Bailey Bass and Chloe East showcased bespoke sustainable occasion wear/sustainable fashion/sustainable clothing made of TENCEL™ branded fibers and TENCEL™ LUXE filament yarn in compliance with this year's Oscars® sustainable style guide produced by RCGD Global.

Lenzing was recognized for the second year in a row as a global sustainable leader with a triple “A” score by CDP as the gold standard of environmental reporting.

Tectonic shift happening

The TENCEL™ brand sets the vision to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 which is the key level and continues to work with like-minded designers and brands to encourage positive change in the fashion industry. The partnership between TENCEL™ and RCGD Global sets a vision to draw attention to the need to lower the ill environmental impact of the fashion industry and establish a carbon-neutral fashion industry in the decades ahead.

The Oscars® red carpet is a globally much-watched momentous moment and can act as a benchmark to propel global fashion trends.

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Textile 13-03-2023

VEOCEL™ upgrades lyocell

28 March 2023, Mumbai

Lenzing Group has announced the launch of its upgraded VEOCEL™ lyocell shortcut fibers for the flushable market.

The upgraded fibers have high dispersibility, making them ideal for use in flushable wipes, and an upgraded finish that enhances the efficiency of the wipe production process improves the processability of fibers, and helps to create higher-quality products.

The fibers are also carbon neutral, contributing to the global push to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. The new finish of the upgraded fibers offers protection against mechanical stress during the wetland production process and improves web formation, resulting in an enhanced physical quality and appearance of the finished product.

Lenzing is committed to continuous innovation to improve the performance of its fibers in the nonwoven sector.

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Textile 28-03-2023

Seven Textile parks to be established to boost industry, create jobs

20 March 2023, Mumbai

The Indian government has announced the establishment of seven Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across the country. These parks will be located in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

The government's decision to set up these parks is based on its 5F vision, which aims to develop a complete value chain in the textile industry, starting from farm to fibre to factory to fashion to foreign. The establishment of these parks is a significant step towards making India a global hub for textile manufacturing and exports, as they are expected to improve the competitiveness of the industry by promoting economies of scale and attracting foreign players to invest in India.

Out of 18 proposals from 13 states, these seven sites were selected based on objective criteria such as connectivity, existing ecosystem, textile and industry policy, infrastructure, and utility services.

These parks will create world-class industrial infrastructure, attract large-scale investment, including foreign direct investment, and encourage innovation and job creation within the sector. The Ministry of Textiles will oversee the execution of these projects, and an SPV owned by the Centre and State Governments will be established for each park to ensure proper implementation.

The parks will provide excellent infrastructure, plug-and-play facilities, and training and research facilities for the industry. This unique model, where the Centre and State Governments work together, is expected to generate an investment of nearly Rs. 70,000 crores and create 20 lakh employment opportunities through these parks.

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Textile 20-03-2023

Ministry of Textiles to promote circular economy, empower women-led startups

08 March 2023, Mumbai

In celebration of International Women's Day, the Ministry of Textiles is launching a week-long program at Handloom Haat in New Delhi to promote circular economy in the textile industry.

The ministry is providing a platform for women-led startups to showcase their circular products, which are primarily made from textile waste before or after consumption. Circularity aims to shift the linear value chain from take-make-dispose to a system where value is retained for a longer period. Circular fashion in particular places women at the center of the transformation.

To support circular strategies and processes, the ministry is inviting women-led organizations focused on reducing waste through recycling, repairing, reusing, renting, and reselling. In honor of India's 75th year of independence, 75 stalls to be set up by women entrepreneurs, designers, handloom weavers, and craft persons, many of whom are master craft persons and national awardees.

This is the first time that the Ministry of Textiles has provided a platform for circular products, highlighting the importance of sustainability and empowering women in the industry.

With the EU's circular textile roadmap set to take effect in 2025, the industry is gearing up to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly products.

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Textile 08-03-2023

Ministry of Textiles to promote circular economy, empower women-led startups

Texhibition Istanbul: March 8-10,2023

23 March 2023, Mumbai

The third edition of the TEXHIBITION Istanbul Fabric, Yarn, and Textile Accessories Fair was well conducted in Istanbul from 8-10 March, with in excess of 440 exhibitors and 18,000 visitors from more than 100 countries in attendance. The fair saw a great interest in both exhibitor and visitor numbers, indicating the growth of the textile industry in Turkey.

TEXHIBITION Istanbul is already become an international hub for the textile preliminary sector, drawing industry players from the EU, UK, Eastern Europe, USA, South America, North Africa, and the Middle East. The event, organized by the Istanbul Textile Exporters' Association (ITHIB) and the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC), saw three days of busy business activity.

Interestingly sustainability was a theme at the center of the fair, with a special emphasis on the European Green Deal. This is in some sense a starting point for the Turkish industry to comply with the requirements of European customers and to ensure that the industry remains sustainable and environmentally responsible.

The forthcoming Texhibition Istanbul is scheduled for 13-15 September 2023.

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Textile 22-03-2023

Centre to announce states for construction of 7 mega textile parks

17 March 2023, Mumbai

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that the Centre will soon reveal the states where seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks will be constructed with an estimated budget of Rs 4,445 crore.

The locations for these PM MITRA Parks will be chosen using an objective criteria-based Challenge Method. The government had previously invited proposals from state governments that could offer contiguous and unencumbered land parcels of over 1,000 acres, along with other textile-related facilities and ecosystems.

The PM MITRA scheme will provide a competitive edge to the Indian textile industry by creating a single location that offers plug-and-play infrastructure for the entire supply and value chain. The announcement was made by Goyal during the Global Textile Conclave held virtually in Jaipur.

The MITRA Parks will enable an integrated textile value chain that includes spinning, weaving, processing/dyeing, printing, and garment manufacturing. Such a facility at a single location will significantly reduce logistics costs. The PM MITRA scheme is inspired by Prime Minister Modi's 5F vision of Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.

Earlier this month, Textile Secretary Rachna Shah disclosed that the government has received 18 applications from 13 states for the seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks, which are in the "advanced stage" of consideration.

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Textile 17-03-2023

Centre to announce states for construction of 7 mega textile parks

The Future of Healthcare Fabrics

06 March 2023, Mumbai

Trends and technologies

Key takeaways in the healthcare fabrics industry are:

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of materials at the nanoscale to create fabrics with enhanced properties. In healthcare, nanotechnology use is intriguing for creating fabrics that are water-repellent/resistant, stain-resistant, and have improved incredibly antibacterial properties.

Biodegradable and Biocompatible Materials

Discovery mechanism; With the increasing focus on the aspect of sustainability, the healthcare fabrics industry is also in the process of discovering the use of biodegradable and biocompatible materials. These materials are safe for human use and can be easily broken down by natural processes/bio-degradable, lessening the environmental impact of healthcare fabrics.

Seminal

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies have the potential to transform healthcare by providing immersive experiences for patients and healthcare providers. In the healthcare fabrics industry, VR and AR can be used to simulate the properties of fabrics and their interaction with the human body.

Artificial Intelligence; There is little doubt that Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve the efficiency and accuracy of healthcare fabrics manufacturing processes. AI can be aptly used to analyze data on fabric properties and optimize the production process/s to greatly improve quality and reduce waste and wastefulness.

On the whole, the healthcare fabrics industry is anticipated to continue to innovate and evolve to meet the emerging needs of the healthcare sector. Going forward, the growing focus on sustainability, personalized care, and infection control is expected to only improve the adoption of new materials and emerging technologies in this industry.

CREDITS: Devyani Sharma Senior Business Analyst (Textile and Fabrics)

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Textile 06-03-2023