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On Monday, the 6th of February 2023, in the early morning hours two devastating earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.5 hit the South-East of Turkey and the North of Syria. On the Turkish side only almost 13,5 million people suffer the consequences. 125,000 were injured; 85,000 or more buildings had been demolished or damaged also by the partly heavy aftershocks – according to announcements by authorities and media. © dpa

01/03/2023 – TGSD fighting quake aftermath: 350,000 apparel & textile workers live in the region

TGSD fighting quake aftermath: 350,000 apparel & textile workers live in the region

Mitigating misery – limiting economic damage

A pilot area of 22,000 m² has been allocated to the Turkish Garment Manufacturing Association in Adıyaman near the industrial zone – one of the strongholds ... By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

28/02/2023 – Indian cotton production

Indian cotton production

Production forecast lowered for 2022/23

USDA estimates season 2022/23 cotton production for India at 5,77 m tonnes, down 4 % from last month, but up 9 percent from 2021/22.

28/02/2023 – Advertorial

Advertorial

Transforming the World of Textiles

The world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA 2023 will be held from 8 to 14 June 2023 at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy. The theme ... by ITMA

Learn about the events at ITMA 2023 © ITMA

28/02/2023 – Advertisement

Gain Industry Insights at ITMA 2023

ITMA 2023 is where the global textile and garment industry converges every four years. Through an array of events and thought-leadership conferences, participants ... by ITMA

Devan's “Purissimo NTL” is based on the well-known probiotic encapsulation technology and aims to improve the lives of people who suffer from allergies. © Devan Chemicals

27/02/2023 – Allergen control technology

Allergen control technology

Devan launches “Purissimo NTL“

The prevalence of allergic diseases has continued to rise in the industrialised world for more than 50 years. Devan's new technology aims to improve the ... By Editorial staff

24/02/2023 – Cotton

Cotton

2022/23 U.S. Exports Fall on Lower Global Demand

U.S. 2022/23 exports are lowered 54,000 tonnes compared with the previous month to 2.6 m tonnes.

With PFAFF 3686 you can sew for example 650 pairs of trousers with 4 darts and 4 waistband pleats (without basted seam) within 8 h. © Pfaff

23/02/2023 – Darts and waistband pleats

Darts and waistband pleats

Pfaff´s new CNC sewing unit

Darts and waistband pleats play an important role both for the fit and for the overall visual appearance of trousers, skirts and blouses.

Sustainability and performance

Expansion of PVD technology capabilities

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 47/2024

Textile printing

Innovative toolbox for digital pigment printing

ITMA Asia + CITME

Next year's exhibition in Singapore almost fully sold