Textile Sphere News Roundup - October 30, 2024
1. Erode’s Textile Markets
Thrive with Deepavali Rush
Ahead of the Deepavali
festival, Erode’s weekly textile markets experienced a surge in activity as
thousands of shops across Ashokapuram, Eswaran Kovil Street, Thiruvenkatasamy
Street, and other hotspots drew both wholesalers and retailers from within Tamil
Nadu and beyond. With over 3,000 shops offering a diverse selection of
goods—including saris, dhotis, bedspreads, and ready-made garments sourced from
textile hubs like Tiruppur, Surat, and Mumbai—the market streets were abuzz.
Shoppers flooded the area, sparking significant traffic disruptions amid
temporary stalls, as last-minute buyers seized affordable deals for the festive
season.
2. Uzbekistan Looks to
Expand Textile Trade with India
Uzbekistan is actively
working to strengthen its textile exports to India, as highlighted in a recent
meeting between Uzbek Ambassador Sardor Rustamboyev and India’s Union Minister
of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita. Focusing on expanding the reach of
Uzbek knitwear and textile goods, discussions also centered on leveraging
Bharat Tex 2025 as a platform to showcase Uzbekistan’s advancements in textile
manufacturing. Rustamboyev emphasized Uzbekistan’s dedication to high-tech,
sustainable textile production, marking a promising step toward deeper trade
ties with India’s textile industry.
3. Japan’s Sustainable
Textile Decolourisation Technology
In a significant
breakthrough for sustainable textiles, researchers from Japan’s University of
Fukui have developed a revolutionary decolourisation technique using supercritical
carbon dioxide, achieving over 90% dye removal from fabrics. This method allows
both dyes and fabrics to be reused, creating potential for a fully circular
textile model that minimizes environmental impact. The new process is
particularly effective on polyester fabrics, offering a greener alternative to
traditional dyeing and waste disposal practices. With hopes to commercialize
this technology, researchers aim to transform the textile industry’s current
'make, use, dispose' approach into a ‘make, use, and reuse’ model that significantly
reduces textile waste.
4. Telangana Minister Pushes
for Timely Cotton Procurement
In Siddipet, Telangana’s Transport and BC Welfare Minister, Ponnam Prabhakar, urged state and union ministers to expedite the opening of all 322 Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) purchasing centres to support local farmers. The delay in procurement has caused frustration among cotton growers, who depend on these centres for fair market access. Addressing farmers at a new CCI centre in Husnabad, the minister emphasized the importance of efficient weighing methods, encouraging farmers to dry their cotton to optimal moisture levels before bringing it to market. This push aims to smoothen the procurement process, providing much-needed relief to Telangana’s cotton farmers. (Read More)
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