#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2024-09-19

Vietnam’s thriving textile sector shines at VTG 2024

The Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition – will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) from September 25th to 28th, 2024. This year, VTG will be joined by VITATEX, DYECHEM, and VFM, showcasing the entire textile and garment supply chain.

With over 380 exhibitors from 12 countries, VTG 2024 spans 15,000 square meters. The exhibition will focus on digital transformation and offer a wide range of fabrics to meet Vietnam's increasing demands. Key participants include TAJIMA, EPSON, HAPPY JAPAN, MORIRIN, KINGSAFE, and XINGRUIGANG, showcasing innovations in machinery, fabrics, and footwear production.

VITATEX will display textile solutions from global manufacturers, addressing the country's 75% fabric import dependency. DYECHEM will highlight eco-friendly dyeing technologies, essential for meeting EU sustainability standards, while VFM focuses on footwear machinery driving Industry 4.0 advancements.

VTG Seminars from September 25th to 28th will cover automation, sustainability, and the circular economy, offering insights for industry professionals. This 4-in-1 event is organized by Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co., Ltd. and Vinexad National Trade Fair & Advertising JSC, supported by leading industry associations like VCOSA, AGTEK, VAMI and SLA.

C&S strengthens its governance to support its evolution

C&S announces the appointment of Marco Lucietti to its Board of Directors. With extensive international experience across the textile and denim industries, Lucietti will work alongside CEO Federico Corneli, contributing to the company’s managerial development, organizational structure and long-term strategic direction.

Carrington Textiles publishes third Sustainability Report

Carrington Textiles has announced the publication of the third Sustainability Report from the RTS Textiles Group, highlighting another year of progress towards more responsible manufacturing across its global operations. The report outlines continued investment in technologies and initiatives designed to improve environmental performance and support long-term business resilience across the Group’s manufacturing facilities in the UK, Portugal and Pakistan.

YKK develops concept EXCELLA® zipper tape using nonwoven fabric partially derived from used clothing

YKK Corporation has developed a concept version of its premium EXCELLA® zipper series made from nonwoven fabric sheets created by fiberizing used clothing and other textile materials. Based on a proposal by fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, this item was created as a result of collaboration between Nakazato, Seiko Epson Corporation and YKK. The concept zipper was incorporated as a material component for pieces in the newest YUIMA NAKAZATO Couture Collection, “INFERNO,” which was unveiled in Paris, France on July 8, 2026.

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris highlights evolving global sourcing landscape

From 31 August to 2 September 2026, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will bring together more than 1,000 international exhibitors at Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. This edition reflects the new global balance of textile and apparel sourcing, highlighting a strong diversity of sourcing countries — some unexpected.

Industrial scale meets verified governance: RE&UP is now B Corp™ certified

RE&UP, the circular-tech transforming global textile waste into high-volume Next-Gen materials, has officially become a Certified B Corporation™. The milestone establishes the industrial recycler among a select group of manufacturing infrastructure providers verified as meeting B Lab Standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.