UK faces sewing machinist shortage amid secondhand market boom
UK government statistics reveal that since the inception of the Level 2 Sewing Machinist Apprenticeship in 2018, only 130 individuals…
Manufacturing
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CreateMe launches robotic tech to boost garment manufacturing
According to California-based company CreateMe, MeRA is an autonomous robotic manufacturing platform that scales up production of apparel, while increasing…
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H&M Group partnership unveils India’s first CO2 dyeing machine
The CO2 dyeing machine is based at Arvind's facility in Ahmedabad, India, it is supported by H&M Group and features…
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YKK refutes claims its Türkiye workers are denied rights
Workers at YKK in Türkiye are allegedly fighting for collective bargaining rights but are facing resistance from the company to…
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Interloop invests in export-oriented readymade garment plant in Egypt
The Egypt investment is made by a subsidiary of Interloop’s associate company. The “multi-origin, tech-enabled” readymade garments plant, covering 60,000m2,…
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Aii develops Deployment Gap Grant to aid textile decarbonisation
Aii kicked-off its Deployment Gap Grant plan for decarbonisation with a supplier-focused event in India. It said participants explored projects…
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Samsara Eco launches first low-carbon circular materials production plant
The newly established headquarters and production site plant will enhance the company's capacity to manufacture materials that are equivalent to…
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PolyU researchers unveil new method to enhance sportswear fit, comfort
The method addresses the issue of soft tissue movement during physical activity, which affects the fit and comfort of clothing,…
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Gartex Texprocess India 2025 shared automation, sustainability
Gartex Texprocess India concluded on 23 August after showcasing new technologies, advanced equipment, new material advancements, and services for the…
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YKK, Fashion Frontier Program partner on eco design education
The joint YKK and Fashion Frontier Program, which is endorsed by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, aims to discover and…
