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The PTI government is actively working on a new textile package to increase exports. The payment of refund had been pending for the last many years and hopefully it would also be settled once for all by December 2018. The PTI Government has come into power it has paid Rs25.7 billion to the textile sector under the first phase of Prime Minister’s Trade Enhancement Package by June 30, 2018. Rs 2.6 billion were disbursed to the textile sector in first two months. Textile division has identified three pressing export impediments as well as enlisted many reasons for not achieving the targets including lack of skills development, infrastructure, product and market diversification, compliance, cotton standards, cluster development, cost of doing business & ease of doing business, combined effluent treatment plant, revitalization of textile and garment cities, unnecessary import of textile goods, increase in cotton yield and production of long staple cotton, SME development, pending liabilities, tariff rationalization and regulatory regime. APTMA spokesperson highlighted that the growing trade deficit can solely be met by fashioning an export led growth policy. Therefore, those advocating for the support of local industry don’t seem to be well-wishers of Pakistan as well as the government, since the restoration of competitive advantage of the export led

industry must be regained, the share which has been long lost in the international marketplace. A total of 46 potential sites have been identified in Pakistan for establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) along various routes of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). 46 Special Economic Zones would be established at 41,715 acres of land across the country. According to Mr Abdul Razzaq Dawood, Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce, the incumbent government is determined to promote regional trade and export led growth of economy. He further added that Pakistan trade deficit would benefit from regional trade by an increase in exports. The government would give priority to promotion of export-led growth by enhancing exports and reduce dependence on imports, adding that it had identified many sectors that would boost exports. Highlighting the importance of value addition, he added that agriculture exports alone cannot enhance the country exports. The advisor further drew attention to the significance of regional economic and trade integration promotion to increase trade with regional countries which include Iran, Afghanistan, India and Central Asian States. This promotion strategy will be based on increasing the country’s exports to compete with regional as well as global players in the international market.

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Sustainable apparel and textile production will be the center of attention in Milan as the two leading companies - bluesign technologies and Textile Exchange collaborate to hold five days back to back conferences. Industry leading brands as well as retailers will convene to debate the foremost necessary sustainability challenges faced by the textile sector. Mr Jill Dumain, Chief Executive Officer at bluesign technologies said, “We are pleased to cooperate with Textile Exchange and connect professionals around the world to drive the sustainability transformation in the industry. The 5th bluesign® conference will offer plenty of opportunities for match making and networking with other attendees and sharing your business prospects with like-minded colleagues in the industry.” Ms LaRhea Pepper, Managing Director of Textile Exchange commented, “Textile Exchange recognizes the importance of collaboration in order to accelerate sustainability in fashion, and this year’s Textile Exchange conference is noteworthy for highlighting collaborative initiatives transforming our industry in more sustainable ways. We offer content for every level of expertise and every role in the value chain – from our Basics Day to our Round Tables and Working Groups to our more expert plenaries and breakout sessions.” Mr Simonetta Carbonaro, consumer psychologist as well as trade and consumer industry visionary will open the conference by focusing on the great challenges posed by transformation and why transparency matters in today’s society along with its connection to responsible industry. In addition, non-textile case studies will provide insights beyond the industry in an effort to gather new ideas while supporting common ones. Traceability and the need for transformation will also be addressed. A high-level discussion will explore finance in sustainability and additional topics important to a CEO’s agenda while proving the business case of sustainability to re-design today’s business models. The blue way will be presented as part of the transformation. Head of the Ethical Fashion Initiative of the International Trade Centre, Ms Simone Cipriani, will present a high-energy closing keynote speech on how ethical fashion can be achieved in the most challenging locations. High level discussions will be featured on Sustainable development goals, circularity, fiber and materials, water and sustainability in the luxury sector and micro-plastics in the Textile Exchange’s Textile Sustainability Conference. The conference is anticipated to draw in over 500 attendees from across the textile industry. Confirmed speakers include: Pacific Institute President, Jason Morrison, on the apparel sector’s water stewardship opportunity; World Resources Institute Research Analyst, Deborah Drew, on how apparel and textiles can drive the circular economy; Forum for the Future Chief Executive, Sally Uren, on new reports to drive sustainability strategies; Hohenstein Institute America Managing Director, Ben Mead, on innovative models for financially rewarding sustainable farm practices, and much more. The conference–designed for professionals in CSR, sourcing and supply chains, product and business development and design, education and advocacy–offers opportunities to learn about real sustainability solutions that drive change through the value chain and modify the industry’s future.

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World Bank supports textile and economic reform plans The World Bank has expressed its interest to support the new Pakistani government economic and industrial reforms including textile to stabilize the economy and accelerate the growth, boost prosperity and bring an end to poverty. Mr Hartwig Schafer, Vice President for the South Asia Region, has announced this commitment on World Banks behalf. Mr Hartwig Schafer commented, “I am impressed to learn of the Government of Pakistan’s plans for investing in human capital and creating jobs, attracting investments through ease of doing business and better regional connectivity, improving infrastructure and services in Karachi, and strengthening the management of water and the environment. We look forward to engaging the federal and provincial governments and providing support to implement urgent reforms needed to stabilize the economy and achieve accelerated growth in the medium term.” Pakistan has been a member of the World Bank since 1950. Since then, the World Bank has provided $33.4 billion in assistance. The World Bank’s program in Pakistan is governed by the Country Partnership Strategy for FY2015-2020 with four priority areas of engagement: energy, private sector development, inclusion, and service delivery. The current World Bank portfolio includes 43 projects with a net commitment of $7.79 billion.

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Government to promote regional trade, export-led growth: Abdul Razzaq Dawood According to Mr Abdul Razzaq Dawood, Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textiles, Industries production and Investment the incumbent government is determined to promote regional trade and export led growth of economy. He further added that Pakistan trade deficit would benefit from regional trade by an increase in exports. The government will give priority to promotion of export-led growth by enhancing exports and reduce dependence on imports, adding that it had identified many sectors that would boost exports from the country. To increase the global market competitiveness, engineering exports, chemicals, information technology and innovation technology is being focused on. Highlighting the importance of value addition, he added that agriculture exports alone cannot enhance the country exports. He said special attention would also be given towards promotion of textile exports, particularly knitwear, apparel, garments, leather products and rice besides promoting the furniture industry of the country which has great export potential. Mr Abdul Razzaq Dawood commented, “I would call representatives of textile sectors and exporters as well as other stakeholders for consultations to devise future guidelines for growth in these sectors. The Small and Medium Entrepreneur (SMEs) sector would also be encouraged for playing its role in economic growth and prosperity.” The advisor further drew attention to the significance of regional economic and trade integration promotion to increase trade with regional countries which include Iran, Afghanistan, India and Central Asian States. This promotion strategy will be based on increasing the country’s exports to compete with regional as well as global players in the international market. He also advised that the trade agreements need to be revised with various countries including Thailand and Turkey for the assurance of enabling environment to promote Pakistan’s international trade. Mr Abdul Razzaq Dawood said, “We are already in trade with North and South American countries including South East Asian Economic and there is more trade potential which needs to be explored.”

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4th International Fashion, Textile and Accessories Fair 2018 in Morocco 4th International Fashion Textile and Accessories Fair opens its gates to thousands of professional visitors in March 2018 at OFEC, La Foire Internationale de Casablanca. Morocco Style is an irreproachable opportunity for fashion, textile, accessories and ready-to-wear professionals: Importers, exporters, manufacturers and distributors to weave B2B relationships in this sector which is in constant evolution. This unique fair is organizing by Pyramids Group and co-organizing by AMITH and with the partnership of Atelier Vita. This fair is seen as a platform for exchange not only at national level but also on an international scale. The 2017 edition was attended by over 300 exhibitors who presented the latest trends in fashion and textiles. The show also recorded the

participation 12.443 visitors and 11 countries. With the remarkable success of the last edition Morocco Style 2018 will be attended by over 350 exhibitors from 7 countries: Morocco, Turkey, China, Pakistan, Taiwan, Portugal, Germany; also it is expected to have 15,000 trade visitors from Morocco and 32 foreign countries from West Africa, North Africa, the Middle East, the Gulf and Europe. This platform enables national and international companies from different industrial sectors to show and promote their skills, to meet partners and to discover the new trends and techniques of the sector. Morocco Style also contributes to the development of Moroccan expertise in the textile sector by consolidating Morocco's competitiveness and making Morocco an international reference and an African regional hub of the sector.

Chinese buyer’s delegation to visit Pakistan an opportunity for Pakistan to promote trade Mr Abdul Razzaq Dawood, Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Textiles informed that a Chinese buying mission of business-persons and investors delegation will be visiting Pakistan. These business persons during their visit will hold indulge in conversations will local businessmen and exporters to enhance Pakistan’s trade. Mr Dawood communicated to the local community including the exporters to indulge in dialogue with the Chinese buyer’s in order to negotiate on their areas of interest in country’s exports as it will be a beginning to enhance Pakistan’s trade along with achieving export targets.

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He further added that this visit is a huge access to the Chinese markets and he hopes that the Chinese delegation would also sign agreements with the local exporters. The government would give priority to promotion of export-led growth and reduce dependence on imports, adding that it has identified many sectors to boost exports. With regard to export promotion strategy, he said it would focus on increasing country’s exports to compete with regional and global players in international market. He said the government, in consultation with stakeholders, would devise comprehensive policy guidelines to promote textile and industrial exports.

Bangladesh Government raises RMG workers’ minimum salary to Tk 8,000 The Bangladeshi Govt. has raised the minimum monthly wage of the garment staff approximately 51 pc from Tk 5,300 to Tk 8,000, starting December. The gazette notification concerning the hike will be released soon. Of the entire monthly minimum wage amount, Tk 4,100 is going to be basic wage, Tk 2050 is going to be house rent, Tk 600 is the medical allowance, Tk 350 is the conveyance allowance and Tk 900 is the food expenditure. However, the hike has been rejected by several trade unions that have demanded a minimum monthly wage of Tk 16,000 and an urge to the Prime Minister has been made to review the decision. There is no scope for not paying the salary at the entry level. No amendment has been created within the seven grades of garment staff. The salary was mounted at Tk 5,300 the last time in 2013, up from Tk 3,000 in 2010. It absolutely was Tk 1,662.50 in 2006, Tk 940 in 1994 and Tk 627 in 1985. According to Mr Siddiqur Rahman, the owners' representative within the board and August/September 2018

president of Bangladeshi Garment makers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the prime minister’s suggestion to boost the manufactory owners’ projected monthly minimum of Tk 7,000 by Tk 1,000 was accepted by them. However, Nazma Akter, president of Sammilita Garments Sramik Federation, a workers' rights asoosciation, urged the govt to slightly raise the essential wage declared as alternative advantages as linked to the basic pay. The government ought to additionally give subsidies for the workers' accommodation, food and education in order that they'll avoid wasting cash from their wages and save. As the work-owners could increase the manufacturing target after the increment of wage, it has to be ensured that staff don't seem to be loaded down with work Many leaders from two alternative rights groups, Garment Sramik Trade Union Kendra and Bangladesh Garment Sramik Sanghati, also echoed her views.

More than 91 pc cotton crop cultivation target achieved

Current season cotton crop output was expected to cross 14.23 million bales as a 2pc increase was witnessed in the area under crop cultivation along with favorable weather conditions, suitable climate position for crop, better management and low intensity of pest attack in the Punjab and Sindh province as compared the last year were indicating significant growth in output. According to Dr Khalid Abdullah, Cotton Commissioner, the cotton crop white fly attacks in Punjab have reduced to 12pc from 17pc, mealybugs and pinkball worm attack reduced to 23pc from 27pc and jassid reduced to13 pc against 15 pc as compared to the preceding year. However, the Sindh cotton crop remained under water stress due to rainfall below normal. He informed that due to water stress, the overall 5-10 percent yield in Sindh was expected to reduce, adding that prices of local produces remained stable and encourage the growers. In the international markets, the prices of the above mentioned commodity were recorded at 91 cents and in the local market the commodity was sold at Rs 4,000 per 40 kg. It may be recalled that cotton crop had been sown over 2.69 million hectares of land as against the fixed targets of 2.95 million

hectares in order to produce over 14.37 million cotton bales during the crop season 2018 to 2019. The current sowing season, fixed crop cultivation targets that have been achieved by more than 91 pc, since it has gone up 2pc as compared to the area under cotton crop cultivation during same period last year. Over all cotton sowing in the Province of Punjab registered about 11 pc growth as it had cultivated the crop over 2.29 million hectares of land as against the set targets of 2.31 million hectares for the period under review. Even then, in Sindh the crop sowing has been decreased by 31 pc and is attributed to the low sowing trend with dry weather during the crop sowing time and shortage of water for crop irrigation. Whereas the water situation remained satisfactory in Punjab, which had supplemented the overall output for the season. Dr Khalid Abdullah said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The upward trend in crop production estimates were mainly attributed to multiple reasons including increase the area under crop cultivation, which had witnessed over 2 percent increase during the period under review as compared the same period of last year.â&#x20AC;? August/September 2018

Ethiopia aims to become largest production hub in Africa In October Africa will open doors for the entire cotton, textiles, apparel, home dĂŠcor and technology industry in the leading exhibition and conference, the fourth edition of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW). The Ethiopian government has been taking significant steps for the growth of textile industry. It is projected that according to the government plans, the skilled labor will increase to 350,000 within the coming 5 years in 12 industrial parks. Investments for infrastructure has been made as well as tax advantages and cheap loans. The investors can also benefit from low energy costs and wages. The US and Europe are also supporting trade with favorable custom conditions and infrastructure projects. More than 250 international manufacturers and

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exporters from over 25 countries will be exhibiting their new innovations and products to more than 4000 trade professionals and sourcing industry from around the world at the ASFW. ASFW is a huge platform for textile machinery, textile, dyes, chemicals, leather, footwear, home dĂŠcor and fashion design promotion. Textile, apparel and technology will be presented though Texworld Addis Abeba, Apparel Sourcing Addis Abeba and Texprocess Addis Abeba. Sustainability in production and Transformation in Technology will be the main focus of ASFW. Investment oppurtunities in Mauritius, Kenya, Ethiopia and Madagascar will be discussed followed by a conference on Continental Free Trade in Africa.

Pakistani experts discuss urgent textile sector issues Some pressing problems within the textile sector that require attention includes energy pricing differentials between numerous provinces, tax rebates that the govt. owes to the textile industry, investment within the entire value chain to be able to face worldwide competition and exploring contract production and manufacturing of readymade garments with Chinese companies. The conference, recently unionized by the Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT), was attended by textile sector stakeholders, together with distinguished members from All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA). Some pressing problems within the textile sector that require attention includes energy pricing differentials between numerous provinces, tax rebates that the govt. owes to the textile industry, investment within the entire value chain to be able to face worldwide competition and exploring contract production and manufacturing of readymade garments with Chinese companies.

The conference, recently unionized by the Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT), was attended by textile sector stakeholders, together with distinguished members from All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA). Exploring linkages with China assumes importance keeping in mind the rising domestic consumption within the neighboring country and therefore to boost the value added garment industry in Punjab. Backward linkages whereby major industrial players integrate into business farming for cotton might be a possible model to explore in this aspect, it was absolutely felt. The specialists conjointly felt the requirement to envision undocumented and under-valued import of textile and apparel merchandise from China as that distorts the native market dynamics making it difficult for native players across the value-chain to compete.

Over 50 pc contribution of APTMA to Pakistan exports According to APTMA (All Pakistan Textile Mills Association), being the textile industry association premier and representing members including corporate sector, manufacturing, textile exports and clothing products, the APTMA members as a whole contribute more than 50 pc to Pakistanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exports which is more than $11 billion out of a total of $23 billion annual exports of 2017-18. He further added that the textile industry contains a potential to add another $24 billion to the exports on a fast paced track subject to provision of enabling surroundings and environment. Additionally, several non-textile related product exports are also officially approved by the hands of APTMA members. APTMA spokesperson also highlighted that the growing trade deficit can solely be met by fashioning an export led growth policy. Therefore, those advocating for the support of local industry donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be well-wishers of Pakistan as well as August/September 2018

the government, since the restoration of competitive advantage of the export led industry must be regained, the share which has been long lost in the international marketplace. The anti-export approach has already witnessed a decline in Pakistanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exports to $20 billion from $35 billion in 2016-17. The local industry can absorb the economic stringencies but the exporting industry which is competing with the international competitors cannot. He has also urged the Govt. to steer the economy out of woods with energetic participation of the industrial associations so as to line the priorities. The export industry associations should be leading the proposed Business Advisory Council in order to encourage new investment and enhance exports. He also mentioned that the Business Advisory Board ought to be chaired by the prime minister on quarterly basis to oversee the decision implementation and for performance reviews.

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Pakistan Free Trade Agreement with Thailand and Indonesia Pakistan would evaluate trade policy according to modern trends and Strategic policy framework 2015-19 would also be implemented in letter and spirit to boost the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exports. A commerce ministry official Pakistan has made a commitment to search for new trade avenues including Africa, South America and South East Asia. FTA with several countries including Thailand, Turkey and China are under negotiation. In the Pak-China second phase, China agrees to provide the market access to 58 items, shared by Pakistan besides providing concession on all items included in the offer list. Also, signing the FTA with Thailand will provide Pakistan with benefits worth $200 million and enhance the trade volume between the two nations. Pakistan and Thailand final list of FTA negotiation will

start in mid of September 2018 to increase trade liberalization between the two countries. The list includes textile and automobile sector. Pakistan wants concession on a total of 110 textile products, plastics, agriculture products and pharmaceuticals. Currently, the annual bilateral trade volume of Pakistan and Indonesia is worth $180 million. Both the countries for the bilateral preferential trade agreement have finalized a review process that will enhance the local exports to South East Asian country by $210 million each year. Furthermore, to increase trade and competitiveness, Pakistan also wants to begin negotiation with South East Asian and Pacific nations on preferential trade agreement that lead to FTA. Countries on the list of FTA include Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines.

Garments worth US$211.213 million exported in July 2018 During the first month of current fiscal year, readymade garments worth US$ 211.213 million has been exported as compared to the same period last year of exports worth US$ 212.199 million.

In July 2018, approximately 3,648 thousand dozen of readymade garments exported as compared the exports of 3,102 thousand dozen of same period of last year. Whereas, knitwear worth of US$ 208.880 million exported during the period under review as compared the exports of US$ 193.802 million of same month of last year and about 9,195 thousand dozen of different knitwear exported during first month of current financial year as compared the 7,529 thousand dozen of same period last year. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, during the same period, Pakistan textile group exports were recorded at US$ 1.002 billion against exports worth US$ 1.008 billion of the same period preceding year and textile products in July 2018 recorded an increase of 0.49pc. Meanwhile, exports of raw cotton has decreased by 8.71pc, bed wear by 3.85pc and cotton cloth by 9.94pc. The exports of other textile products which includes cotton yarn, yarn, knitwear and other textile materials has grown by 7.62pc, 73.74pc, 7.78pc and 3.24pc, respectively. The exports of towels grew by 0.51 percent during the period under review and it was recorded at 15,129 metric tons valuing US$ 51.707 million as compared the exports of 13,456 metric tons worth of US$ 51.447 million of same month of last year. August/September 2018

10pc decline in global cotton stocks projected in 2018-19 The 2018-19 season projection is foreseen with a reduction of 3pc in production, 3pc increase in consumption and with a 10% drop in global stocks which will bring down the world cotton reserves. The global stocks-to-use ratio is expected to drop to about seven months of mill use (0.61). The reduction in China’s warehouses will be the major reason of the global stocks decline. During the period from March till August 2018, more than 2 million tonnes of fiber were sold by the Chinese State Reserve which reduced stocks approximately to 8.6 million tonnes. A further 23pc decline in the Chinese stocks to about 6.6 million tonnes can be expexted in 2018-19 season if the production and consumption coordinates with the projected levels. Warehouses outside of China are moving in the opposite direction, resulting in an increase of 24pc amounted to 10.1 million tonnes in 2017-18. Although, the increase in 2018-19 is expected to slow down amounting only to 10.2 million tonnes. By the end of the coming season, warehouses outside of China are expected to house about 61pc of the world’s global reserves. China’s ending stocks indicate increased use of mills and which will result in increased imports and the 2018-19 growing global demand might head towards increased prices during a possible global production decrease.

India’s cotton output likely to decline by 3-4 pc Due to a decrease in rainfall, pink bollworm attack and decline in acreage, cotton production is expected to decline by 3-4pc to about 350 lakh bales. Gujrat is already facing a 7pc deficit of cotton production. During the season (Sep – Oct), the estimated cotton crop was 365 lakh bales. Overall, in India, till 27 August sowing stood at 116 lakh hectares as compared to 124.50 lakh hectares sowing during the same period previous year.

the pink bollworm infestation. This is likely to affect cotton production by 3-4 per cent this year to 350 lakh bales. Cotton has lost area in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab and Karnataka to lucrative crops like soybean. Farmers are finding soybean more lucrative and the increase in minimum support price to 3,399 per quintal in 2018-19 from 3,050 per quintal in 2017-18, is providing an additional incentive.”

Mr Atul Ganatra, CAI president said, “Major cotton growing States are facing issues, including deficit rainfall and shifting away from cotton to other crops, resulting in a decline in acreage and the outbreak of

Mr Ganatra further informed that out of 21 lakh cotton growing villages in Maharashtra, 7 lakh villages cotton crop has been infected with pink bollworm.

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Adil Bashir elected unopposed as Chairman APTMA Punjab

Mr Adil Bashir for APTMA has been elected unopposed as the Chairman. According to the election schedule, the election commission proclaimed that nobody filed nomination papers against Mr Adil Bashir for Chairman APTMA Punjab. For the central Executive Committee of APTMA, six Punjab members and five Sindh members have been elected. Mr Abdul Raheem Nasir, Mr Sharjeel Khalid and Mr Amir shah have also been elected as Senior Vice Chairman, Treasure for APTMA Punjab and Vice Chairman respectively. The Group Leader of APTMA has congratulated the workplace bearers and unopposed members of the

executive committee, mentioning that these members of the group have safely secured success consecutively for the tenth year. He has urged the newly-elected leadership to continue with their passion of serving the members, as herculean challenges lie ahead to be dealt with and rescue the textile industry from the crisis like state of affairs. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Adil Bashir, the newly elected Chairman APTMA Punjab has vowed to resolve the textile industry issues by guaranteeing practical liaison with the Govt. He thanked the membership for reposing their confidence in him and let him serve the textile industry.

President LCCI calls to modernize local textile industry

CPEC, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is an opportunity to start a new era of progress and this opportunity should be availed with caution.

According to Mr Malik Tahir Javaid, President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) at any cost this project should be completed within the given time frame and even though it’s a government project but the private sectors of Pakistan as well as China both contributions are crucial in this mega venture. He commented, “It will not be wrong to say that the economic benefits of this project are hard to estimate. China has already promised to invest more than $46 billion in this connection. This project has

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the potential to work as a game-changer. Pakistan is bound to become economically strong and independent with never ending chain of investments from China. It will only be possible if the respective private sectors’ representatives play their due role proactively.” Furthermore, he also called upon the government to facilitate the local industrialists to enable them to upgrade their industry units on par with the world’s developed industry. With the initiation of new projects and industrial units in CPEC, local industry can face closure due to lack of competitiveness. Hence, up gradation and modernization of local industry is just as significant as new projects.

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Lenzing group solid performance in demanding market environment Lenzing Group reports solid results in a demanding market environment in the first half of 2018. The Lenzing Group’s strategic orientation with a focus on specialty fibers had a positive impact in this environment and is increasingly bearing profit. The corporate strategy sCore TEN is being implemented with great discipline in order to expand the company’s offering of specialty fibers and even more extensively support customers and business partners. Revenue declined by 6.4 pc as compared with the first half of the previous year to EUR 1,075.4 mn. This reduction is primarily attributable to less favorable currency exchange rates. EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) declined by 28.1 pc to EUR 194.8 mn, especially due to price increment for key raw materials and higher energy prices. The EBITDA margin fell from 23.6 pc in the first half of 2017 to 18.1 percent in the first half of 2018. EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) decreased by 37 pc to EUR 128.7 mn, leading to a lower EBIT margin of 12pc (H1 2017: 17.8 percent). The net profit for the period dropped by 39.3 pc from EUR 150.3 mn in the preceding year to EUR 91.3 mn. Earnings per share equaled EUR 3.44. Mr Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group commented, “So far, the financial year 2018 proved to be as challenging as expected, and market headwinds were clearly noticeable. In this market environment, we are satisfied with the solid results we report. We are proud that with our

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corporate strategy sCore TEN and the focus on growth with specialty fibers we show big steps in the right direction. The recently announced joint venture with Duratex is another important step in executing this corporate strategy. We will continue to implement our strategy with great discipline and are convinced that this will steadily improve the long-term profitability of Lenzing.” Specialty cellulosic fibers are a significant contribution to make the textile industry more sustainable. Lenzing has formed a joint venture with Duratex, a recognized leader in sustainable forestry management, to build the largest single line DWP (dissolving wood pulp) plant in Brazil. An investigation will be conducted to construct a 450,000 t DWP plant. For future operations, both the companies have secured a plantation of 43000 hectares that will be providing the FSC certified biomass. The plantation is fully in line with the wood and pulp sourcing policy of Lenzing. Lenzing and Duratex will be holding 51% and 49% shares of the joint venture respectively. The joint venture investment is expected to be above US$ 1 billion. This joint venture will be supplying the entire volume of dissolving wood pulp to the Lenzing Group. Also, More than EUR 100 mn will be invested in sustainable manufacturing technologies and production facilities by 2022 to focus on producing and manufacturing of more sustainable products.

Rs25.7bn paid by the Government to textile sector under PM trade package According to the Ministry of Commerce and Textile, the textile sector has been paid Rs25.5 billion in the first phase under the prime minister’s trade enhancement package. In first two months during Phase II from 1st July to 7th August, the textile sector was disbursed 2.6 billion rupees. In a report the Ministry of Commerce and Textile had assured payments through Prime Minister “Trade Enhancement Package” to the textile sector by February 2019 to enhance the country’s exports. Furthermore, The Ministry of Commerce and Textile had assured payments through Prime Minister’s Trade Enhancement Package to the textile sector by February 2019 to enhance the country’s exports. The report further stated that the government had planned to expand coverage areas under the Trade Enhancement Package” to remaining industrial sectors including pharmaceuticals.

Pakistan’s trade deficit declines by 1.25pc in first two months of 2018-19 In July-August 2018-19, Pakistan’s trade deficit has decreased by 1.25pc to $6.167 billion compared to the trade deficit of same period last year of $6.245 billion. The deficit has decreased mainly because of an increase in exports and less imports. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics report, during the first two months the exports have shown an increase of 5.05pc valued at $3.663 billion from $3.487 billion. Similarly, the imports also increased by 1.01 percent as it rose from $9.7 billion in July-August (2017-18) to $9.83 billion in same period of this year. On yearly basis, the exports witnessed a sharp increase of 8.44 percent to $2.017 billion in August 2018 against the exports of $1.86 billion during August 2017. Similarly, the imports witnessed a nominal increase of 1.4 percent as the imports rose to $4.99 billion from $4.92 billion in August 2017. The trade deficit on yearly basis also fell by 2.87 percent to $2.97 billion in August this year from $3.06 billion in same month of last year. August/September 2018

Prgmea appeals PM to declare ‘export emergency’

Prgmea (Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association), welcomes Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision to boost exports and has urged to declare an export emergency in the country as the trade account deficit has increased by 40 pc in the current fiscal year to $18 billion.

textile products.

According to Mr Sheikh Luqman Amin, Senior Vice Chairman Prgmea, the desire and potential to revive Pakistan industry is present but unfortunately an agenda based on research and analysis is unavailable and the debt and account deficits are on a rise.

Prgmea also stressed on the early release of refunds. The government should clear outstanding refunds to revive liquidity of businesses and protect the textile industry from collapsing.

Prgmea largely contributes in the economy by generating foreign exchange earnings, employment in the textile industry and exports up to $5 billion

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Increasing exports can reduce the trade deficit which can only happen by certain measures such as formulation of policies to resolve issues faced by textile industry sub sectors. Different sub sectors have different requirements and cannot have same policies.

The government needs to work in consultation with the industry stakeholders to resolve the challenges regarding exports growth, high cost of doing business, exchange rate and market accessibility.

Bangladesh's share in apparel export market reaches 6.46% In 2017, in the global export market of apparel, the share of Bangladesh was 6.46 percent as per the latest statistics by the World Trade Organization (WTO). Whereas, in the preceding year, as compared to the duration under review the global apparel export market share was 6.36 percent in 2016. Annually the export apparel products rose by 2 percent to $29.33 billion in 2017 from $28.22 billion in 2016, according to the World Trade Statistical Review 2018.

7 percent growth has been registered last year in imports and the country’s global textile import share is 2.76 percent.

Followed by China, Bangladesh has succeeded by maintaining its ranking as the third largest global exporter of clothing as well as retained its rank as the fifth largest importer of textile across the world by importing $9.41 billion worth of textile products.

Turkey registered as the fifth largest exporter of clothing and China registered zero growth in their annual exports as compared to last year. China further lost its global share which has declined to 34.90 percent in 2017 against 36.40 percent in 2016.

Vietnam has shown growth in clothing export by 8 percent last year with a 5.90 percent global share over 5.54 percent in 2016 and was ranked fourth in the world followed by India whose share is 4.10 percent with an annual export growth of 2 percent in 2017.

3 Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Pakistan have become operational According to the Board of Investment (BOI), three Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in the country have become operational and have started production. While by June, 2019 the remaining six will be rationalized as well. SEZs are a source of employment and development.

(SEZ) in the federal capital for providing equal opportunity and facilities to foreign and local investors. Also, that nine more Prioritized Special Economic Zones (PSEZs) would also be established in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Northern Areas and Federally Administered Tribal Areas.”

Karachi, Faisalabad and Haripur have sold their land as well as their operational for production for last three months. Islamabad SEZ will be planned and developed by the National Industrial Parks Company (NIP).

Furthermore, the BOI official also suggested Pakistani investors to joint venture with foreign investors to learn and experience international management skills and technology. He said that SEZ investors will be facilitated to import plant and machinery without custom duty. SEZs will be established in Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, three in each.

A BOI official commented, “We require around 50 acre land to develop Special Economic Zones

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WEAVING SOLUTIONS BUILT TO CONTROL

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Loepfe Brothers WeftMaster sensors are the leading technology which ensure 100% yarn and weft control for all types of weaving machines. Loepfeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tailormade overall solutions are in use within many different industries ranging from textile, automotive, printing to electronics and many more.

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Loepfe invests in its corporate headquarters in Switzerland Developed and manufactured in Switzerland – this is one of the key USPs of products from Loepfe Brothers Ltd. The company announced a substantial investment in the extension of its headquarters in Wetzikon, Switzerland. Construction of the new headquarters building, which will add two additional stories on top of the existing production building, started earlier this month. With a total of 2,500 m2 floor space it will have enough room for some 60 offices in combination with modern meeting facilities and a canteen for the employees. The building will accommodate the general management, R&D, the service teams, product management, financial management, and HR. “The new building will open up the opportunity for all departments within Loepfe to further grow, to work together much closer, to enjoy modern offices and labs and to offer customer and supplier trainings in state of the art facilities.”, says Daniel Link, CEO of Loepfe Brothers Ltd., during a barbeque, which was organized to celebrate the official start of the construction phase for the new building together with Loepfe´s staff. The extension will be built in a modern wooden construction, which reflects the commitment of the company to environmental sustainability. With the investment in its headquarters Loepfe renews its commitment to the Swiss based operation. The new corporate headquarters is also a strong sign to present the company as a modern and attractive high tech employer in the region. “We are looking forward to a promising future in the coming decades here in the Zurich Oberland region”, says Daniel Link.

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Growing demand for quality control of high-tech materials. The producers are keen to find simple solutions, which ensures reliable control of latest high-tech materials such as carbon fibers, monofilaments, multi-filaments as well as spun yarns in any material composition. The market for technical textiles is steadily growing since several years. Typical applications include the production of fabrics for airbags, tire cords, filtration materials, architectural fabrics, sailcloth, and many others. The quality requirements for many of these fields – especially for safety-critical applications – are very high. The challenge for weaving mills is the production with zero-defects. After the growing demand noticed from North America, Loepfe sees a similar growth in the Asian market for reliable yarn quality control of latest high-tech materials. “Today, technical textiles are included in nearly every aspect of human lives covering a variety of different needs. The producers are keen to find simple solutions, which contribute to high-quality end products. The reliable quality control of high-tech materials through the precise sensor technology of FALCON-i has satisfied many of our customer’s needs”, says Luc Vanoverschelde, Product Manager at Loepfe. In quality sensitive applications even smallest knots, fluff, filamentation, thick places and capillary breaks have to be eliminated before being interwoven into the fabric. To monitor such unwanted yarn faults on

the running threads, the WeftMaster FALCON-I is installed before or after a weft feeder. The yarn control system ensures reliable control of latest high-tech materials such as carbon fibers, monofilaments, multi-filaments as well as spun yarns in any material composition. Even conductive yarns can be processed without any restriction. The sensor works reliably with colored yarns and measures unaffected by vibrations. Static electricity or electromagnetic fields have also no influence on the results, as the sensor housing is made from shielding material. The sensitivity level of the FALCON-i can be set either manually or automatically. The thread to be monitored is guided through the optical measuring field by yarn guides placed before and after the sensor virtually contact-free. An output signal triggers the required action, as soon as a defect has been detected. The microprocessor-controlled sensor provides many options for connection to machine controls. Furthermore, the weft sensor function can be integrated into FALCON-i. This option allows elimination of a further yarn guiding contact before the fabric production. Loepfe’s optical yarn defect sensor FALCON-i is not only complementing the various available knotless weaving concepts, but can also be used in many different processes down the textile production chain, wherever an individual yarn monitoring should ensure quality. August/September 2018

Loepfe Brothers Ltd. at ITMA Asia + CITME 2018 Loepfe will present a comprehensive portfolio of quality control solutions for the textile industry at ITMA Asia, which will be held in Shanghai from the 15th to 19th October and will include the well-known YarnMaster ZENIT+ for winding and the WeftMaster FALCON-i for quality control of high-tech materials. Various innovative solutions in different areas of yarn quality control will be shown to ensure an interesting visit to the Loepfe booth for all visitors. New measuring results of the highly precise YarnMaster ZENIT+ OffColor feature collected in cooperation with a customer will be available. The case study shows impressive results in detection of shade variations in polyester. The Loepfe employees will be pleased to provide more detailed information. The increasingly popular yarn defect sensor WeftMaster FALCON-i will also be displayed. After the growing demand noticed from North America, Loepfe sees a similar growth in the Asian market for reliable yarn quality control of latest high-tech August/September 2018

materials such as carbon fibers, monofilaments, multi-filaments as well as spun yarns in all material compositions. The optical yarn defect sensor removes smallest knots, fluff, filamentation, thick places and capillary breaks before being interwoven into the fabric. The sensor is being used more and more for safety-critical applications such as fabrics for airbags, tire cords, filtration materials, architectural fabrics and sailcloth where quality requirements are very high. The Laboratory Solutions corner will also provide interesting information. With Swiss precision, Loepfe works systematically on its revolutionary laboratory test instruments. The focus during the ITMA Asia will be on the YARNMAP which provides a tremendous increase in yarn testing efficiency with regard to time, space, maintenance and operator attendance. All kinds of short and long staple yarns are tested fully automatically while, at the same time, preparation products of the spinning mill can be tested on a second measuring sensor. Loepfe Brothers Ltd. Hall 1 Booth C24

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GTex 2018, Faisalabad

GTex 2018, a three day event where Several companies from around the globe participated and presented their products

Gtex Intl B2B Textile Machine & Chemical Brands Expo was held in Faisalabad (September 07-09, 2018). Leading brands including Al-Ameen trading, Acmatex, Nazer, TEP, Vandewiele, A.T.M.E, Shan Associates, MSBC, NTC, C-Trans, Chawala, Bio-chem, AUU, Munir, NCI, Alka Chemicals, Ă&#x20AC; & Sons, Riz Tex, Humble, Texzon, Fine Threads, Barudan, Salam, Paracha, Textile Services, Venus Corp, Worldchem, HT, SĂ raf, Sundeep Chemical India and many more participated in the exhibition with their Foreign Principals. The next Gtex will be held in Karachi Expo ( January 19-21, 2019) August/September 2018

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Corporate Highlights

launches the Next (R)evolution in Textile Printing

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TS55-1800 makes high-end features available to everyone, including low-running costs, industry-leading productivity and reliability

Mimaki TS55-1800 New digital heat transfer sublimation printer

Mimaki announced the launch of the Mimaki TS55-1800, a revolutionary new digital heat transfer sublimation printer, that brings high-end features to the entry and mid-level market. These include high-speed one-pass printing at a high-resolution and high ink-density, unattended printing with the new Mini Jumbo Roll and Mimaki’s Nozzle Check and Recovery System for continuous operation. With the release of the TS55-1800, Mimaki delivers on making high-end digital textile printing features available to a much broader market. Now, textile professionals can effortlessly scale their operation with an affordable heat sublimation printer that meets the high quality and fast turnaround times demanded in the dynamic textile and apparel industry. The new model prints at a resolution of 480x600 dpi with a high ink density using one-pass printing at 140 sqm/h (1,506 sq.ft/h). In addition, the unique Mimaki Advanced Pass System (MAPS4) improves the quality of two-pass printing by eliminating banding. The TS55-1800 achieves all this with low running costs and the high-productivity and reliability that Mimaki products are known for. “The TS55-1800 is a breakthrough digital textile printer, that will surely cause a stir in the market,” said Bert Benckhuysen, senior product manager at Mimaki Europe. “It has been designed from the ground up to deliver high quality, industry-leading productivity and an operational cost that will be hard to beat.” Unattended printing One of the key features of the TS55-1800 is the optional use of new Mini Jumbo Roll unit that can continuously feed 2,500 linear meters of heat transfer

paper to the printer. This enables customers to substitute the use of Small Plotter Rolls with Mini Jumbo Rolls, which can save them over 20% in print media cost. Furthermore, Mini Jumbo Rolls of Mimaki Vision Jet-X transfer paper, supplied by Neenah Coldenhove, will be offered as package deal with the TS55-1800. The 2,500 m1 Mini Jumbo Rolls are the ideal way to upgrade to high-volume unattended textile printing. In addition, the printer is fitted with the unique Mimaki Nozzle Check and Recovery System and 10-liter ink tanks, which ensure failsafe continuous operation for extended operational periods, such as overnight-unattended printing. Higher profitability Mimaki offers its customers a high return on investment with the TS55-1800 that will be sold at a very competitive price-point. “The Mimaki TS55-1800 offers the best specifications for the best price,” said Benckhuysen “According to our projections, textile professionals can reduce their operational cost by using this new printer and double their annual profit. This is truly revolutionary, and we believe it will make a huge contribution to the ongoing analogue-to-digital transformation underway in the industry.” The new printers will be on first public display at three upcoming trade shows: • Sign Istanbul, 20-23 September, Mimaki Eurasia Stand E20, Hall 12 • CPrint Madrid, 25-27 September, Digidelta Stands C50 and A49, Hall Planta Baja • Viscom Italia, 18-20 October, Mimaki Bompan Textile Stand G20/G26/E23/E27, Hall 8 August/September 2018

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the significance of sustainability at the GTex Faisalabad 2018 Established in 1965 NTC KIMYA SANAYI, is now being led by the third generation Mr Zeki BAHAR, Chairman of NTC KIMYA SANAYI A.S, Turkey. NTC is proud to be one of the leading brand in the market. By the tremendous incentives of enterprise in the fields of production and marketing NTC has devoted itself to long term sophistication in Turkish and international chemistry sector. NTC plants in Tuzla and Corlu in laboratory settings are equipped with contemporary most advanced technologies and devices entrance quality control, process control and departure quality control likewise plenty of analysis are incorporated perpetually. NTC laboratories are seeking out to satisfy the claims originated from its customers both efficiently and effectively. Early in 1965 NTC produced only plastic chemicals whereas, 20 years later it engaged in producing textile auxiliaries as well. NTC is a big textile auxiliary producer for Europe. 10 years ago NTC started exporting to its neighboring countries including Egypt, Syria, Iran and 2 years later to Uzbekistan as well. For the textile industry NTC is producing all chemicals related to the complete textile supply chain. NTC is dealing in bleaching pretreatment, dyeing auxiliaries, finishing chemicals and water and fire proofing and resistant chemicals. Although NTC main product for the Pakistani market are the finishing auxiliaries such as silicones, softner and coating chemicals. Mr Zeki BAHAR, Chairman NTC KIMYA SANAYI A.S, Turkey said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sustainability is of great significance to NTC. NTC is on the virtue of getting all sustainability certifications. NTC is not engaged in usage of any hazardous chemicals such as formaldehyde. NTC strictly uses eco-friendly products along with all their certifications. NTC has the gold certification and several other standard certifications and furthermore, NTC ensures strict compliance of these standards

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related to environmental issues. Also recently the Turkish government has been very active in the implementation of these standards as well.â&#x20AC;? Furthermore, he informed that the textile auxiliary production is not dependent on technology but more on research and development. NTC has the latest technology in the laboratory as well as the best research and development team experts who are the best in their fields. NTC KIMYA SANAYI is developing some revolutionary products. NTC KIMYA SANAYI spends a lot of its human, time and monetary resources including effort on research and development to make the best products for the textile industry. NTC KIMYA SANAYI is expanding its chemical product range into water proof chemicals as well as fire resistant chemicals as well. NTC KIMYA SANAYI works really hard on its research and development with the best machinery and human resource to produce the best sustainable chemicals. He further added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The visitor response at G-Tex has been very positive. The customer interactions have been very productive. I have been coming to Pakistan since 8 years, four times a year. Pakistan is a great market with plenty opportunities and we have received good response for our innovative products. This exhibition is very important because it provides an opportunity for the experts and customers to gather. It is the right time and the right place for the customers and technicians to visit the manufacturer and network.â&#x20AC;? NTC laboratories are always ready to meet the demands of our customers. In addition, the Research and development department is constantly monitoring scientific and technological innovations, providing improvements to our customers' services and, if necessary, providing consultancy services to help industrialists overcome their problems. The highest quality products are delivered in 1 ton PE tanks, plastic drums or barrels as factory deliveries with all kinds of quality, environment and safety precautions. With respect to the entire sold products are tested and documented in terms of compatibility with international standards. NTC in association with high quality production, fast service, technical support, R&D activities is proud with realizing 24 hours service to you as our esteemed clients.

Sh Jawad Shafiq highlighted the pivotal role of exhibitions for professional networking Since 1967, CHAWLA CHEMICALS has been serving Pakistan's textile industry. With our vast experience and genuine approach in indenting, import and supply of textile dyes and chemicals, we have gained the confidence of our customers successfully through our un-tiring efforts. The CHAWLA CHEMICALS GROUP believes in delivering value with its products to the customers for their money; this approach insists in adhering to the best product quality, technical support customer services. At the G-Tex exhibition 2018, Faisalabad, C-Trans represented two Chinese companies, Transfar group and Brightmoon Seaweed Group Limited. Transfar group is mainly dealing with the chemical production of the whole textile supply chain which includes bleaching, dyeing, printing and finishing. Transfar chemicals produces all the chemicals starting bleaching till the finishing process. Whereas, the brightmoon seaweed group deals with only the production of Sodium Alginate from natural Algea. C-Trans main product for the Pakistani market are the chemicals used in the whole textile value chain starting from bleaching to the end process of finishing and Sodium Alginate since it is the basic raw material for reactive printing on cotton. Since, Pakistan has an agriculture based export market which mainly consists of cotton, Pakistani market has huge potential for it too. The production of textile chemicals is not dependent on technology but more on research and development happening in the laboratory. Transfar and Brightmoon Seaweed Group has the latest technology in the laboratory as well as the best research and development team experts who are the best in their fields. Mr Sheikh Jawad Shafiq, Director, C-Trans (Pvt) Ltd., Pakistan talking to TEXtalks at the G-Tex 2018 said,

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;C-Trans is very much aware of the significance of sustainability chemistry in the current era. Sustainability is crucial for the survival of chemical companies in this competitive market. Transfar chemical group almost has all the required certifications for the products offered. And as far as brightmoon Seaweed Group is concerned, it is dealing with only one product which is the Sodium Alginate and even for that all the legislations standards required for the product are met. Transfar and Brightmoon Seaweed Group do not incorporate and hazardous chemicals in their material production. C-Trans ensures strict compliance of the sustainability standards which is important to survive in this tough market.â&#x20AC;? Furthermore, highlighting the importance of exhibitions like G-Tex, he added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My expectations from G-Tex includes the generation of 3-4 potential customers and further strengthening the professional relationship with our clients to develop congenial relations with them. The platform provides an opportunity to network directly with our clients.â&#x20AC;? Since textile is a main export product of Pakistan including cotton, contributing more than 50 percent to the GDP. Pakistani market has a huge potential for the products C-Trans is offering. Founded in 1986, Transfar Group is a private enterprise group with diversified businesses, committed to chemicals, logistics, agriculture, tech city and investment. Transfar Chemicals is one of the five business segments of Transfar Group. Based on its global production and supply network, it is actively pushing forward its internationalization strategy by building wide international market networks in APAC, America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Textile printing & dyeing chemicals: textile auxiliary production capacity (300 thousand tons) is No.1 in China and No.2 in the world with the largest market share in China. Qingdao Bright Moon Seaweed Group Co., Ltd. founded in 1968, is a Marine kelp as raw material to produce Marine bioactive substances products of high-tech enterprises, mainly engaged in alginate, functional sugar alcohol, cosmetics, ocean Marine functional foods, ocean biomedical materials, Marine biological fertilizer research and development and production of the six major industries.

Zafer GÖK informs about Resas Chemie establishing production unit in Pakistan in 2019 Resas Chemie is a Turkish company based in Istanbul, Turkey. Resas Chemie is manufacturing more than 200 products for the textile industry and is exporting to more than 20 countries. Resas Chemie has also established a manufacturing unit in New York, USA, with an annual turnover of US$ 40 million. Resas Chemie has 5 main production units which includes textile industry bleaching, dyeing, and finishing, printing as well as denim sector. Resas Chemie gives a great deal of importance to sustainability. Resas Chemie products have been certified for several global certificates including Bluesign, Global Organic Textile Certificate and Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals certificate. All Resas Chemie products are in compliance to the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) regulations which is the most important certification in Europe. Mr Zafer GÖK, Chairman of the Board, Korino Group Turkey at Gtex 2018 said, “Resas Chemie has a great potential of growth in the pakistani market. We have been exporting to Pakistan since the last 6 years and we are very happy with the results. InshAllah next year in 2019, we look forward to our investment in Karachi or Lahore site for the dye manufacturing.” He further added, “We are very happy from the positive visitor response at G-Tex exhibition. Several customers visited our booth and the potential the build new customer has been good so far. I hope that next year the exhibition is bigger and brings more customers.” KORINO GROUP is a leader in the customized development, manufacture, exporter, importer and marketing of a wide variety of adhesives, coatings, and emulsion polymers. For over ten years, Korino group has created a broad line of polymer emulsions for a variety of industries and markets, including textile, paint, paper, adhesives, building products and non-wovens binders. It is also known for developing specialty polymers for individual customers from research to sales and every step in between. KORINO GROUP is one of the major viscosity enhancer manufacturer in the world.

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SWISS-MADE IS PLUS-MADE. 018 TME 2 IA + CI S A A ITM a ai, Chin Shangh F56 h t o 1, Bo H ll a H

The Swiss textile machinery industry opens up crucial competitive advantages for its customers with creative, economic and sustainable overall solutions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the FACTOR : Quality + Lasting Value Strength + Partnership Creativity + Success High Tech + Reliability Performance + Sustainability

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Solutions for the textile wet processing by NCI Chemicals at Gtex Faisalabad NCI Chemicals is a manufacturing concern established in Pakistan since 1968. NCI Chemicals manufactures a complete Range of chemicals covering all area of textile .The Company was turned with view to office competitive & Provide Innovative solutions to their needs. NCI Chemicals offers cost effective solution to its client to achieve the orders. NCI has one of the most advanced chemicals manufacturing facility in Pakistan. The productive facility has been designed with a view to ensure that the highest quality standard. NCI Chemicals has regional office in Faisalabad, Lahore and Karachi. NCI Chemicals is all set to face exciting new challenges ahead and create value for its Client. Established in 1968, NCI Chemicals dealt with pretreatment, bleaching, dyeing, printing, coating, finishing and several other textile auxiliaries for the textile industry. Mr Khawaja Tahir, Director, NCI Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd., Pakistan took over the company operations in 1992. NCI Chemicals offers fatty acid, softner, silicone, stain removals, anti-tint agent which appears during yarn dyeing, collar and bed sheet dyeing and several more chemicals to face or tackle the challenges faced by textile industrialists. Mr Khawaja Tahir, Director, NCI Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd. said, “From the past 25 years NCI Chemicals has been working with renowned mill industrialists including Afroze Textile mills, Al-Haji Textile mills and several more. We hope that Faisalabad brings us business like Karachi did when we first established our manufacturing unit there.” He also said that the government should support the

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textile industry and provide facilitations to make business easy and reduce the cost of doing business by refund and reduction in taxes and reduced prices of raw materials and energy resources including gas and electricity. He stressed that the textile industry needs such facilitations to be able to further contribute in the growth of Pakistan exports. Sustainability is of great significance to NCI Chemicals. NCI Chemicals is not engaged in usage of any hazardous chemicals. NCI Chemicals strictly compliances to all the eco-friendly regulations regarding eco-friendly environment. NCI Chemicals spends a lot of its human, time and monetary resources including effort on research and development to make the best textile auxiliaries for the textile industry. NCI Chemicals works really hard on its research and development with the best machinery and human resource to produce the best sustainable chemicals. Mr Khawaja Tahir commented, “NCI Chemicals has been a part of G-Tex exhibitions from the very beginning. Over the years the visitor response has improved and we hope that it keeps on improving with the coming exhibitions. These exhibitions are very necessary to bring new potential customers directly to the business. Everything relating to textile including machinery, chemicals, developments and innovation is showcased in these exhibitions. This platform provides opportunity of transparent meetings between the producer and its client. Such events should happen at least 3-4 times in a year to increase awareness among industrialists whether big or beginner.”

SSM – combined power of over 300 years of experience SSM Textile Machinery, Horgen (Switzerland), is a subsidiary of the Rieter Group based in Winterthur (Switzerland). It is the one brand and trendsetter that drives the global market in winding technologies and machines. SSM’s competencies lie in the handling of the yarn during the winding and yarn processing operations to obtain best packages that combine all the desirable characteristics. This serves as a foundation for the optimization of quality and efficiency in the downstream processes. In the combined over 300-year-old tradition of the Schärer, Schweiter and Mettler companies, which merged in 1989 to become SSM, the commitment to textile machinery and facilities for yarn processing has always been exceptional. In 1999, two other companies inspired by tradition joined the SSM Group. Stähle-Eltex GmbH and SSM merged to develop air texturing technology and to strengthen their leadership position in the marketplace. And, with HACOBA as partner, SSM is able to offer a complete range of sewing thread finishing machines. In 2012, SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG, Horgen (Switzerland), has taken over the activities of Giudici S.p.A., Galbiate (Italy). Giudici’s strong market position in the field of false-twist texturing of high quality fine count nylon yarn, will further expand SSM’s business in the chemical fiber processing industry. On June 30, 2017, Rieter Group acquired the SSM Textile Machinery Division (SSM) from Schweiter Technologies AG, Horgen (Switzerland).

Market driven developments Although people, markets, technologies and fashion are subject to continuous change, at the center of SSM activities is the endeavor to deliver top products and best solutions for any new demand: that is why SSM customers can rely on a worldwide service network. Thanks to commitment to technological innovation, focused on cooperation with best partners in the field and with industry leaders, nowadays SSM is recognized as innovative leader in yarn processing and winding – Swiss developer, leader and inventor of the electronic yarn traverse system.

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SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG Neugasse 10 CH-8810 Horgen Switzerland Tel. +41 44 718 33 11 Fax: +41 44 718 34 51 info@ssm.ch www.ssm.ch ITMA Asia 2018 Hall 1, Booth D01

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Bräcker, Graf, Novibra and Suessen to present a variety of products in Shanghai Bräcker, will be exhibiting its products and latest innovations at ITMA Asia. Besides increased productivity by Bräcker’s products at an efficient price performance ratio, ring spinning demonstrations generating additional customer value will also be presented by the company. Higher efficiency is facilitated by the ONYX traveler’s surface treatment along with improvised gliding characteristic which allowed increased spindle speed up to +1000 rpm, prolonging the traveler’s life by up to +50pc. Moreover, the running in period is also reduced.

Graf + Cie AG will present its wide range of solutions portfolio for fiber preparation and spinning process. Graf, a Swiss based company in Rapperswill, is a global supplier of clothing roller cards, flat cards and combing machine combs. Graf is a complete system provider that offers products as well as technical advice from service to service equipment. This package of service and products delivers maximum value addition to the customers. It also provides customized solutions for according to the customers application needs. Ri-Q-Comb flex, the innovative circular comb series with adjustable height for up to 20% lower imperfections. The new top combs FIXPRO C35 and C40 will be presented for the first time at an international trade fair. With 35 or 40 teeth respectively, nep values can be improved by up to 30%.

ORBIT System

The huge contact surface between ORBIT ring and SFB traveler allows increased spindle speeds even with fibers such as viscose or other fibers that tend to thermal damage like polyester. Travel speeds as high as 10 – 20pc are achievable as compared to C-shaped traveler system or T-flange ring. The SFB traveler portfolio has been expanded considering traveler profile including weight. BERKOL® multigrinder MGL and MGLQ The long cots and top rollers entire range used in spinning mills can now be processed on one machine. Any execution of center guided top roller is ground fully automatically on the BERKOL® multigrinder. For medium and small sized spinning mills, the multigrinder MGL/MGLQ is a very efficient and flexible grinding machine with about 50,000 spindles. The multigrinder’s efficient operations are carried out through optimal ergonomics and the operating is done from the front side of the machine.

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The EasyTop System of flat clothings stands for optimal settings of the carding gap and reduces the loss in good fiber. In addition, the handling of flat clothing replacement is much easier and can be done without special equipment.

FIXPRO C30

The reputable product line of flexible flat clothings, well-known by the brand names resist-O-top or InLine-X-Top, stand for better quality in combination with higher lifetime compared to competitor-products in the short to medium staple range. Besides the applications on display, Graf provides a wide range of solutions in the carding-, combing- and nonwoven-processes.

competitive handling and processing of natural as well as man-made fibers with the main focus on profitability and efficiency in the spinning processes at ITMA Asia 2018 in Shanghai. Novibra will be exhibiting its latest innovative products for the modern market of spinning mills. Its aim is to bring customized and highly beneficial solutions to its customers to enable them to maintain their leading position in the market. Currently, energy saving and low cost of mill maintenance is in demand and Novibra at ITMA Asia 2018 in Shanghai, is looking forward to discuss with existing and potential customers, its new products that reflect this trend. LENA LENA, an energy saving spindle, has high speed with low energy consumption and for minimum neck bearing load it features the Novibra premium double damping system with unique LENA spindle bearings with 3mm and 5.8 diameters. The low spindle wharve diameter and reduced friction of the bearings save energy up to an average of 4 to 6pc. CROCOdoff and CROCOdoff Forte

CROCOdoff on machine

EliTe® It is the most widely used, compact and versatile spinning system including new innovative components which enhance the yarn quality and boost the productivity. Suessen also offers upgrading packages for existing installations to enable users to take advantage of the latest innovations and developments benefits. EliTwist®Spinning This system the compact spinning step and twisting of plied yarn step in one single process, which is the most economical method of producing two ply yarns. HP-GX Top Weighting Arms For worsted, short staple and roving spinning machines, the HP-GX Top Weighting Arms is equipped with heavy duty plate spring which are finely tuned for frictionless load transmission. The HP-GX 3010 combined with the ACP Quality Package, decreases the IPIs up to 60pc in cotton spinning and up to 15pc in Uster CV%. For the replacement of existing systems on ring spinning machines, it is the most suitable arm even when the top roller equipment still might be reused. Premium Parts Spare parts, spinning components and rotor spinning machines modernization packages like ProFiL®Navels, ProFiL®Rotors, PS7 TwinDiscs and SOLIDRINGs are precisely manufactured to guarantee homogeneous yarn quality throughout the complete machine in order to ensure flawless textile fabrics.

This clamping crowns new generation present genuine doffing without under-winding. Depending on the changing speed of the spindle, the crown works automatically without requiring any significant adjustment on the machine. The major advantages are lower after doff end down rate and minimized fiber fly; leading to reduction of maintenance costs, waste and due to reduced air friction also of energy consumption.

Suessen, a compact ring and open end rotor spinning technology leader, will be demonstrating

The new EliTe® compact system

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SETEX and Halo announce Strategic Alliance

SETEX OrgaTEX-inteos solution

Industry leaders collaborate for a comprehensive system towards industry 4.0. SETEX Schermuly textile computer GmbH, Mengerskirchen/Germany, a market leader in designing, manufacturing and implementing automation solutions for the textile dyeing and finishing market, and the company Halo, ERP-provider and specialist for customized solutions from fibre to product, announce to have entered into a strategical partnership. The strategic alliance allows the teams from SETEX and Halo to put into practice a comprehensive solution for processing and finishing of textiles via integration of Inteos and OrgaTEX components. Clients, namely the vertical manufacturers with knitting or weaving departments, will be pleased of the benefits of the range of Inteos modules, deeply integrated into the OrgaTEX platform and working out of the box. “Both SETEX and Halo contribute a rich source of information and technology to the new OrgaTEX-inteos package, which goes far beyond providing just a software solution“ said Oliver Schermuly from SETEX. “Thanks to our SETEX locations around the world, the newly formed project management and excellent relationships with textile machine manufacturers, this collaboration allows us to provide, commission and support the new solution locally worldwide.” The combination of Halo´s longstanding experience as provider of customized MES- and ERP-solutions and SETEX´s position as a market leader for textile automation solutions, ensures a maximum in competence for fully integrated textile manufacturing solutions. As a result, Industry 4.0 will become a reality at your company”, states Marcus Ott of Halo. The new OrgaTEX-inteos solution enables SETEX to react adequate and flexible to different customer needs, and to offer one-stop complete solutions that meet the most specific individual requirements. August/September 2018

Mayer & Cie. to exhibit three e-machines at ITMA Asia

The OVJA1.6 EE 3/2 WT

At this year’s ITMA Asia, to be held from 15 to 19 October in combination with the CITME, Mayer & Cie. (MCT) is focusing entirely on electronic machines. All three machines scheduled to be on show in Shanghai – the Spinit 3.0 E, the OVJA1.6 EE 3/2 WT and the OVJA 2.4 EC – come in this category. It will be the first time the Spinit spinning and knitting machine and the OVJA1.6 EE 3/2 WT, designed specially for knitting shoe uppers, have been exhibited in China. And it will be the first time ever that the OVJA 2.4 EC has been on show. It is an electronic jacquard machine that Mayer & Cie. China (MCN) has added to its product line. OVJA 2.4 EC: Mayer & Cie. China’s first electronic machine “We have noticed for some time an increase in demand in the high-end machine segment in China,” says Rudolf Crass, Mayer & Cie.’s regional sales manager with responsibility for China. “High-output circular knitting machines are trending too.” The new OVJA 2.4 EC that Mayer & Cie. China will present to trade visitors for the first time at ITMA Asia is just such a machine. With its 2.4 systems per inch it is a full jacquard machine that outperforms Chinese manufacturers’ conventional models in productivity. Thanks to its three-way-technology, the OVJA 2.4 EC offers great variety in design patterns. It is aimed at discerning Chinese customers who produce fabrics for outer garments, sports and leisurewear. Its design is borrowed from that of the successful OVJA 2.4 SE mini-jacquard machine and its functionality is based on that of the OVJA 2.4 E full jacquard machine. The most important difference between it and the two machines on which it is modelled is the implementation of the needle selection. The OVJA 2.4 August/September 2018

The Spinit 3.0 E

E relies on electronic individual needle selection on one track via control board and the Chinese model uses 16 athermal electromagnetic actuators on eight tracks. “That has advantages in terms of user friendliness because gauge changes are faster and easier,” Crass explains. “It is also more attractive in terms of pricing combined with high productivity. Not to mention easy spare parts availability for it being domestic system.” The OVJA 2.4 EC is the first electronic machine to be finally assembled at Mayer & Cie. China. During the past years, the Chinese works have continually expanded their portfolio. The most successful – and first – Chinese model is the MSC 3.2 II single jersey machine and its double jersey counterpart our performance for your profit the MDC 2.2. Since the end of 2017, a Relanit 3.2 SC with Mayer & Cie.’s tried and trusted relative technology has completed the portfolio for the domestic market. All four machines come with a knitting head made in Germany. Different frame and control panel components are manufactured in Shanghai for final assembly. Spinit 3.0 E: making the potential of spinning and knitting tangible “We are delighted to be able to present our Spinit 3.0 E spinning and knitting machine ‘in the flesh’ at this year’s ITMA Asia,” says Michael A. Tuschak, Mayer & Cie.’s spinitsystems marketing and sales manager. “The technology, how it works and above all the result are always demonstrated the most impressively on the machine itself.” Tuschak anticipates visitors to the Mayer & Cie. stand at ITMA Asia with a strong interest in the spinning and knitting technology. Experience, he says, has shown that the technology is mainly of relevance in established textile markets. Larger

companies, such as full-service enterprises or spinning mills with forward integration, are constantly looking for ways in which to set themselves apart from the competition. “With spinitsystems we can give our customers something new,” Tuschak says. By that he means, for one, the product the machine makes. Spinit Fancy Jersey with its characteristic pattern variations can only be made on the Mayer & Cie. machine. For another, the Spinit 3.0 E offers benefits in the manufacturing process. To produce single jersey it requires much less energy, time and space than the conventional process, and that recently won spinitsystems the German Environment Ministry’s Innovation Prize for the Climate and the Environment (IKU). OVJA 1.6 EE 3/2 WT: a shoe upper fabric specialist “The OVJA 1.6 EE 3/2 WT is our first ‘real’ shoe machine,” says Hardy Bühler, Mayer & Cie.’s Key Account Manager Brands. He is keenly concerned with the requirements of the shoe upper fabric growth market. The new machine uses three-way technology

in the cylinder and two-way technology in the rib dial. That ensures a very wide range of patterns for the multi-colour jacquard machine, which can at the same time produce a hole structure look by means of multiple tuck loops. It also produces plain and multi-coloured spacer fabrics up to 5 mm thick, which Bühler says is very much in demand for shoe uppers. Producing spacer fabrics on a circular knitting machine makes sense for several reasons. For one, set-up times are much shorter than when using other means of production. A circular knitter also uses much less yarn to make multi-coloured spacer fabrics. That above all, Bühler says, makes manufacturing small batches of spacer on a circular knitting machine a winner. In addition to the OVJA 1.6 EE 3/2 WT, the Mayer & Cie. portfolio includes several machines that are suitable for making shoe upper fabric, especially OVJA machines. The Technit D3, in contrast, is a spacer specialist. It knits with three threads on the cylinder side and produces spacer structures with four needle tracks.

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Ready to spin in 100 days A success story of the compact spinning machine K 42

“We are very grateful to Rieter for delivering the machines on time as well as providing the best team of technical exper ts for installation and commissioning. Every member of the team did a remarkable job in ensuring that the machines were assembled within 100 days.”

Sandeep Garg President – Operations, Nitin Spinners Ltd.

Rieter machines for fibre and spinning preparation: perfectly matched technology

Rieter's customer Nitin Spinners Ltd. wanted to serve a niche market as quickly as possible. Optimal cooperation between the customer and Rieter has made this ambitious project possible. Within 100 days, 72 960 compact spindles were installed. Nitin Spinners Ltd. manufactures pure cotton yarns and fabrics for the national and international market in Bhilwara Rajasthan, in the northwest of India. With a capacity of 223 000 spindles and 3 000 rotors, Nitin Spinners produces 50 000 tons of yarn and 9 000 tons of fabric per year. The Challenge: Fastest possible start of production Nitin Spinners wanted to start producing compact yarns with the most advanced compact spinning machines in order to offer a wider range of yarns. The management's declared goal was to start as early as possible in order to achieve the production targets. Important for Nitin Spinners was that productivity and quality were high and power consumption low right from the start. The Solution: The compact spinning machine K 42 After extensive consultation, the customer decided on the Rieter compact spinning machine K 42 in a project of 72,960 spindles. Rieter put together a August/September 2018

High yarn quality thanks to the K 42 compact spinning machine

project team made up of experts from Sales, Products, Operation and Service & Technology to ensure smooth and rapid installation and commissioning. This gathered expertise from all disciplines achieved perfect synergy. Co-ordination with other suppliers, such as humidification and filter plants, compressed air and electricity, ran smoothly. The project was implemented in close cooperation with the customer: Regular coordination meetings were held to ensure that the right equipment was always available at the right time during the installation phase. The Benefits for Nitin Spinners: Ready to go within 100 days Rieter was able to achieve all agreed values for productivity, yarn quality and power consumption within the stipulated time frame. The combination of the best machines of their kind, coupled with a systematic approach, made an important contribution towards ensuring that the project could be implemented within 100 days. The timely commissioning enabled Nitin Spinners to meet the customer's order deadlines as agreed. Thanks to optimum raw material utilization, the quality of the yarn was improved and a high quality of the Com4®compact compact yarn was achieved.

Neuenhauser introduces wide range of products with Industry 4.0 at the ITMA ASIA

Genkinger electro-hydraulic vehicle

During ITMA ASIA 2018 in Shanghai, the Neuenhauser Textile Division will be represented at two joint booths. One in the spinning hall (H1D37) with Sohler-Neuenhauser, Neuenhauser Automation, and Neuenhauser Rosink. The second joint booth located in weaving hall (H3C20) is represented by Neuenhauser Winding Technology, Scholze and Genkinger. Especially under the topic Industry 4.0, the Neuenhauser Textile Division introduces at the ITMA ASIA its wide range of products for automatic handling, transport, packing and service machines in spinning mills. In the weaving area the Group members demonstrate the latest developments in offloom fabric winding technology and material handling for weaving mills. Weaving booth (H3C20) Scholze Germany is represented on the weaving booth as manufacturer of warp beams, back beams and cloth beams. As a specialist in this field Scholze is a supplier for all established weaving machine manufactures. Genkinger shows the logistic task to mastering the handling of a warp beam in a weaving mill. The exhibit shows an electro-hydraulic vehicle to handle a warp-beam. The vehicle is equipped with the latest control technology and longlife batteries, like all other products from Genkinger. August/September 2018

Rosink fully automatic cot grinding machine, Type SZ2A

Neuenhauser Winding Technology shows the latest model of the MultiWinder series. Additional the latest developments in Center winding for usage in the areas technical textiles and carbon fabrics will be presented Spinning booth (hall H1D37) State of the Art in the most weaving and spinning mills are cleaning systems, which are offered by Sohler-Neuenhauser. Together with their roving bobbin transport system â&#x20AC;&#x153;TEXTRAâ&#x20AC;? for spinning mills with different degrees of automation, Sohler-Neuenhauser is a perfect partner for modern weaving and spinning mills. Neuenhauser Automation presents a fully automatically palletizing system, including tube colour detecting system. This exhibit shows a selection of the complete range of automatization products for logistic and packing-relevant tasks in the modern spinning mill, which are offered by Neuenhauser Automation. Neuenhauser Rosink presents their newest development, a fully automatic cot grinding machine, Type SZ2A. This new development is an expansion of the existing product range from Rosink which consist of service machinery for spinning mills and sliver and ribbon production.

Quality, reliability and productivity with the new Monforts felt compactor range The new Easy Compact range from Monforts has been specifically designed for the advanced compacting of open width knitted fabrics. Compacting is an essential stage in the finishing process, with a decisive influence on the final quality of knitted styles such as jerseys, piques, interlocks, plushes and ribs. It perfectly controls shrinkage and reduces yarn slippage while providing fabrics with a smooth, soft, fluffy and silky touch, adding lustre and improving opacity. The stretching field of the new Monforts Easy Compact is equipped with a vertical chain return and its twin felts guarantee controlled shrinkage and the lowest possible shrinkage values. They are constructed from 100% NomexÂŽ to ensure a long lifetime and durability, even under high process temperature conditions. As a result of the Easy Compactâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twin felt configuration, the desired quality is completely identical on both sides of the fabric being treated and its frequency-controlled drives provide completely reproducible fabric tension quality. Other key features include a sturdy pinning-in unit, a motorised selvedge uncurler device, and a stainless steel tandem supporting bar for mark-free centre support. The non-stop winder at the end of the range can be fitted with an optional fabric cooling device on the adjustable speed conveyor belt. The Easy Compact, which is available for all markets worldwide, is controlled by the latest Monforts Qualitex PLC system, with teleservice access for ease of maintenance and software updates and the trusted Monforts guarantees of quality, reliability and productivity.

A sell-out ITMA 2019 gearing up for a vibrant showcase The world’s leading textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA 2019 is gearing up for another vibrant showcase of the latest trends, technologies and materials. Exhibition space was fully booked by the application deadline and the organising team has been busy allocating space to successful applicants. Commented Mr Fritz P. Mayer, president of CEMATEX, “The response for ITMA 2019 is so overwhelming that we have not been able to meet the demand for space despite adding two more exhibition halls. ITMA is a show for the industry, by the industry. Hence, we are of the opinion that ITMA should feature a wide spectrum of cutting-edge solutions from as many solutions providers as possible, whether established or new-to-market.” Mr Charles Beauduin, chairman of ITMA Services, which organises ITMA 2019, elaborated: “As an international platform, our priority is to accommodate as many eligible applicants as possible to participate in the exhibition. It is heartening that the CEMATEX associations are supportive of this approach. Currently, we were only able to accommodate some 1,660 exhibitors from 47 countries on the show floor. We have to put many applicants on the waiting list.” Mr Federico Pellegata, director of ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers), commented, “We understand the space constraints and appreciate that the organising team’s priority is to try to maximise the admission of companies so that ITMA 2019 can be a more vibrant and trendsetting platform that will benefit the entire industry." An exciting sector at ITMA 2019 is printing. Previously part of the finishing sector, printing as a standalone chapter has garnered very strong interest as the August/September 2018

industry embraces digital transformation. The number of exhibitors in the printing and inks sector has jumped some 30 per cent from ITMA 2015. Mr Dick Joustra, CEO, SPGPrints Group said: “Digitalisation is having a tremendous impact in the textile and garment industry, and the true extent of its influence can be seen not only in textile printing companies, but throughout the value chain. Brand owners and designers are able to use opportunities, like ITMA 2019, to see how the versatility of digital printing can transform their operations. As a total supplier in conventional and digital textile printing, we see ITMA as an important marketplace to show our latest technologies.” Besides printing, another sector that is undergoing vast transformation and rapid development is the garment making sector. Previously labour-intensive, the garment industry now sees a gamut of solutions utilising artificial intelligence, robotics, vision systems and other advanced automation. As the textile and garment industry trends towards an integrated manufacturing value chain, many new-to-ITMA solutions providers have been attracted to take part in ITMA 2019; some of them have chosen to co-locate their booths with their industry partners to offer integrated solutions to buyers. Among the new applicants are Borsoi, Bullmer, Card Clothing & Services, Han's Yueming Laser, Juki, Serkon Tekstil and SoftWear Automation. To be held from 20 to 26 June 2019, the show will now occupy all nine exhibition halls at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via venue. As a result of the expansion, changes have been made to the sector allocation plan. The new plan can be viewed at www.itma.com.

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New Textile Policy A way forward The newly elected government is energetically working on a new textile package to increase exports. This was disclosed by newly-elected parliamentarians, including Mr Farrukh, Mr Habib, Mr Raja Riaz Ahmed, Mr Khurram Shahzad, Mr Nawab Sher Waseer and Mr Faizullah Kamoka. They said, “We are duty bound to resolve issues being confronted by the city in general and the business community in particular. We will make efforts in and outside the assemblies.” They said that the payment of refund had been pending for the last many years and hopefully it would also be settled once for all by December 2018.Furthermore, they also assured that the railway level crossing of the Faisalabad Dry Port Trust would be opened very soon. In this connection, Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed will be invited to visit Faisalabad as early as possible. Textile division has identified three pressing export impediments which includes pending liabilities of Rs 115 billion with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), cost/ease of doing business and the levy of custom duty on import of cotton for failing to achieve targets. According to the textile division the total liabilities with FBR are around Rs 115 billion including Rs 45 billion sales tax, Rs 9.22 billion custom duty drawback, Rs 25 billion PM package, Rs 32 billion to implement textile policy 2009-14 and Rs 3 billion textile policy 2014-19. Textile division has proposed the payment of pending liabilities, incentivizing investment in machinery for export led industry, export diversification, import substitution, special rates for SMEs specially for ginning, power loom, garment stitching and facilitation for international business linkages and JVs. Textile division enlisted many reasons for not achieving the targets including lack of skills development, infrastructure, product and market diversification, compliance, cotton standards, cluster development, cost of doing business & ease of August/September 2018

doing business, combined effluent treatment plant, revitalization of textile and garment cities, unnecessary import of textile goods, increase in cotton yield and production of long staple cotton, SME development, pending liabilities, tariff rationalization and regulatory regime. APTMA spokesperson highlighted that the growing trade deficit can solely be met by fashioning an export led growth policy. Therefore, those advocating for the support of local industry don’t seem to be well-wishers of Pakistan as well as the government, since the restoration of competitive advantage of the export led industry must be regained, the share which has been long lost in the international marketplace. The anti-export approach has already witnessed a decline in Pakistan’s exports to $20 billion from $35 billion in 2016-17. The local industry can absorb the economic stringencies but the exporting industry which is competing with the international competitors cannot. He has also urged the Govt. to steer the economy out of woods with energetic participation of the industrial associations so as to line the priorities. The export industry associations should be leading the proposed Business Advisory Council in order to encourage new investment and enhance exports. He also mentioned that the Business Advisory Board ought to be chaired by the prime minister on quarterly basis to oversee the decision implementation and for performance reviews. For the development of the Pakistan textile sector, Pakistan. Mr Zafar Iqbal Sarwar from, PTI Government has come up with its textile policy which covers most issues regarding industry growth and country exports. Key Features of the Proposed Textile Policy Following are the key points of the policy: • Improvisation of the textile sector of Pakistan by increasing the value-added exports and becoming

the global leader. Allied industries which act as supportive industries for the value added textiles will be treated as subsidiary export oriented industries. The export sector cannot survive without strengthening the allied industries. Steps will be taken to ensure that all required raw material/input is produced or manufactured in Pakistan to the extent of economic viability. • The product mix of Pakistan will be transitioned to match the current international preferences of value addition. In 2016, the increase in world fiber market consumption was 1.5% amounted to 99 million tons. Oil-based fibers had the biggest share with 62.7%, cellulosic and protein based fibers consist of cotton (approximately 24.3%), wood based cellulose fibers (approximately 6.6%, other natural fibers (approximately 5.3%) and wool (approximately 1.1%). • Special focus will be given to ensure continuity of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) plus status of Pakistan Lobbying in the EU will be strengthened by foreign missions with the help of trade regulatory authorities in Pakistan. Social compliance is the major factor of GSP Plus status. Strict action will be taken to ensure waste/environmental technologies and enforcement of social compliant laws. Furthermore, public private partnership will be encouraged. • Reduced cost of production by decreasing energy costs including electricity and gas. The policy will align the price of gas and electricity provided to the industry, with the price paid by regional competitors to provide the industry a level playing field. The

proposed gas price is USD 6.5/mmbtu and electricity cost is USD 7.5 across the board. • An unconditional five year extension of the current textile relief package (DLTL). • An immediate release of all blocked refunds including Income Tax, Sales Tax and others in the form of negotiable instruments or cash will be ensured by the PTI Government. The refunds will be cleared and for the future refunds will not be build up to ensure industry liquidity as well. • New measures and steps to make the export oriented sector 100% zero rated since exporters are paying sales tax on value addition accessories and no refund is made. • The State Bank of Pakistan will regulate currency based on economic fundamentals and not by finance ministry based on political parameters. The direct shipment model will be supported. • Despite existing research institutes, the average yield of cotton crop is dropping. Research and development will be enhanced in the cotton sector to introduce genetically modified seeds, production of organic cotton will be encouraged as well as assurance of qualitative and certified pesticides and it will be ensured that the right prices are paid to the farmers. • Facilitative structure such as the international accredited labs will be encouraged to bring their 100% testing facilities to Pakistan and sustainability will be promoted. • Europe is diverting to Green Product Procurement (GPP). Special focus in Pakistan will also be given August/September 2018

for the installation of “testing equipment for harmful substances”. • Manufacturing of textile machinery will be facilitated by the PTI Government with required inputs such as plastic, paper, polythene, etc. Joint ventures and investments will be encouraged to establish textile machinery manufacturing or up-gradation of plants in Pakistan. Ventures bringing Foreign Direct investment (FDI) will be supported by the PTI Government. • Infrastructural improvisation will be made to existing industrial zones including Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, Multan and Sialkot for maximum output. Steps will be taken to make these zones fully operational and all issues being faced by the textile stakeholders will be addressed transparently without any zone discrimination or prejudice. Multi fiber production based industries will be given special focus. • Training courses of stitching, weaving, spinning and ginning will be tailored to fulfill the textile industry needs and human skill development. Fashion design institutes will be encouraged to introduce fashion brands in international markets. • Marketing plans will be introduced by the PTI Government through trade delegation in Pakistan/Abroad, performance of commercial counselors, reform in PTAs and FTAs, made in Pakistan brand, introducing eBay, Amazon, Alibaba in Pakistan, engaging overseas Pakistan and visa facilitation. Since the PTI Government has come into power it has paid Rs 25.7 billion to the textile sector under the first phase of Prime Minister’s Trade Enhancement Package by June 30, 2018. Rs 2.6 billion were disbursed to the textile sector in first two months during Phase II from July 1 to August 31. The government has also given relaxation on the import of textile machinery for the modernization of industry and to enhance the capacity of the sector. The government has given priority to facilitating the textile sector and helping it gain competitiveness in order to enhance the country’s exports. The Ministry is offering multiple training courses to focusing on different areas of textile sector to enhance the capacity of its workers. Garments, fashion, apparel design, cutting for lingerie making, line supervisory skills and knitting machine operators training are the areas of these capacity building courses. The training program’s main objective is provision of skilled workforce to make textile industry more competitive. Special Economic Zones A total of 46 potential sites have been identified in August/September 2018

Pakistan for establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) along various routes of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). 46 Special Economic Zones would be established at 41,715 acres of land across the country. As many as 17 industrial zones would be established in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, nine in Balochistan, seven in Sindh, four in Punjab, two in Gilgit-Baltistan, one in erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), four in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and two in Islamabad. The government has also announced an incentive package for investors for establishment of industrial zones. According to documents, the incentive package includes provision of land plot on installments (50 percent down payment and remaining 50 percent in four biannual installments basis), markup support at 50 percent of the markup (to a maximum of 5 percent) to be provided by respective governments on the loans taken in Pakistani currency for financing the project, freight subsidy at 50 percent on the inland transportation of plant and machinery for installation in/development of any of the priority SEZ, one window operation, the developer shall be allowed to purchase gas, electricity and other utilities from utility providers in bulk and supply the same to the enterprises at rates that are duly notified by Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) in consultation with stakeholders, and to reduce cost of setting up, the developer would also be allowed to rent out sheds for industrial use. Furthermore, Mr Iftikhar Ali Malik, Founder Chairman Pak-US Business Council, slammed the US decision to block 300 million dollars in aid said that Pakistan needs immediate direct access to US markets and not aid as it has suffered irreparable colossal financial loss for playing frontline role in the war on terror and US must support Pakistan to achieve its economic prosperity and self-reliance. Mr Iftikhar Ali Malik said, “To win the war in Afghanistan, America needs Pakistan for supply routes as well as to negotiate a lasting settlement and peace in Afghanistan. The relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan could worsen further, if the Trump Administration follows the decision to cut off aid to Pakistan.” He further added that the USA should remove the bottlenecks in bilateral investment treaty and efforts should now be made on signing a free trade agreement (FTA) at the earliest and it was now imperative that the USA should offer same package and incentives which it offered to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in textile exports, such as duty concessions and market access.

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ITMA Innovation Lab

ITMA is the trendsetting textile and garment technology platform where the industry converges every four years to explore fresh ideas, effective solutions and collaborative partnerships for business growth. Organized by ITMA Services, the upcoming ITMA will be held from 20 to 26 June 2019 in Barcelona at Fira De Barcelona, Gran Via.

world’s largest and only integrated textile and garment manufacturing technology showcase that encompasses the entire production chain, ITMA is playing a critical role in facilitating the transfer of knowledge, fostering cross-disciplinary and cross-industry partnerships, as well as celebrating R&D achievements.

Technological innovation, a basic of industry transformation, is pivotal to the success of the textile and garment industry.

The ITMA Innovation Lab aims to drive innovation excellence through research and development, and promoting sustainable development of the textile and garment making industry.

ITMA 2019 provides an unrivalled marketplace and knowledge platform. It is expected to feature: • Some 220,000 square metres of gross exhibition space • About 1,600 exhibitors from some 46 countries • Visitor-ship of over 100,000 from about 140 countries ITMA Innovation Lab With the fourth industrial revolution bringing forth a new era of intelligent and flexible manufacturing, innovation is vital for textile and garment makers to remain globally competitive and sustainable. As the August/September 2018

The ITMA Innovation lab comprises four components: • Research and Innovation Pavilion The Research & Innovation (R&I) Pavilion aims to: - showcase cutting-edge textile and related research and development projects - encourage collaboration among companies, research centers and universities - provide quality education and training opportunities • ITMA Speakers Platform The Speakers Platform provides a value-added

platform for Research & Innovation (R&I) exhibitors to share research projects and cutting-edge technology developments at ITMA 2019. For the first time, leading industry professionals will also be invited to give presentations. Speakers will give a 15-minute presentation based on the given themes. Interested R&I exhibitors will be required to submit abstracts which will be reviewed by a programme committee. The papers will focus on the following themes: - Innovative Raw Materials & Manufacturing Technology - Strategic Business Innovation through Automation & Digitalization - Technical Textiles Innovations and Manufacturing Technology - Sustainable Textile & Garment Manufacturing in the Circular Economy • Innovation Video Showcase The Innovation Video Showcase, which is part of the ITMA Innovation Lab, highlights outstanding innovations in materials, and textile and garment technologies on display at ITMA 2019. It provides visitors with a selection of industry leading innovative solutions that are launched by exhibitors at ITMA 2019. Exhibitors can leverage this platform to profile their outstanding innovative products to a global audience in a two-minute video. The video submissions should be based on the following themes: - Innovative Raw Materials & Manufacturing Technology - Strategic Business Innovation through Automation & Digitalization - Technical Textiles Innovations and Manufacturing Technology - Sustainable Textile & Garment Manufacturing in the Circular Economy • ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award The ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award was created by CEMATEX to recognize the collaborative efforts by the global textile industry to advance business sustainability through innovative solutions, and promote outstanding research related to the industry. The Award comprises two categories: - Industry Excellence Award for textile and garment manufacturers - Research & Innovation Excellence Award, open to

Master’s degree students Inaugural Award at ITMA 2015 The inaugural ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award was held at ITMA 2015. Levi Strauss & Co. of USA, received the ITMA Industry Excellence Award; the other finalists were Berto Industria Tessile of Italy, and Gebrüder Otto of Germany. Using the NoStone® garment washing technology from Tonello, an ITMA 2015 exhibitor, Levi Strauss & Co. took an important first step to solving an industry challenge in denim finishing – the use of pumice stones which have environmental, economic and mechanical disadvantages. In the R&I Excellence Award – Masters Category, Jan Vincent Jordan from the Institut Für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University took the first prize with his thesis: ‘Development & Assembly of a Test Bench for the Analysis of Magnetic Weft Insertion’. The two other finalists were: Jenifer Schneidereit, Hochschule Niederrhein and Moniruddoza Ashir, Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology, TU Dresden. Industry Excellence Award The award recognizes textile and garment manufacturers who have leveraged on technological innovations to advance business sustainability that benefit people, planet and profit. The winner will receive an ITMA 2019 Industry Excellence Award trophy and certificate. Research and Innovation Excellence Award – Master’s The Award recognizes outstanding achievements in textile and garment related post-graduate research. Prizes and Entitlements include: - There will be three winners with the following prizes: - €10,000 cash, ITMA 2019 Research & Innovation Excellence Award certificate and trophy - €5,000 cash, ITMA 2019 Research & Innovation Excellence Award certificate and trophy - €3,000 cash, ITMA 2019 Research & Innovation Excellence Award certificate and trophy All finalists shall receive: - an ITMA 2019 Research & Innovation Excellence Award merit certificate - two complimentary single hotel room nights - an ITMA 2019 visitor badge August/September 2018

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T-shirt instead of USB stick Research into wearable technology began to draw interest over 30 years ago. Certain smart textiles have come into the market over the years, particularly in the areas of medicine and sport. Many smart textiles already available on the market work via the integration of conventional mobile devices. However, these inflexible components oftentimes limit the functionality and user-friendliness of the textiles and present the wearer with a real problem, for example when cleaning.

operate touchscreens, for instance.

Researchers from the University of Washington were recently successful in developing an intelligent textile that works without any external power source, meaning it can be washed and ironed: a standard shirt that functions as data storage. A conductive yarn was used for this purpose, which is already used in gloves to

Integrating sensors, electrically conductive yarns, or other unusual materials when manufacturing smart textiles creates great challenges for stitch-creating components. Groz-Beckert provides needles and system parts for a number of ambitious technologies and collaborations to develop and implement new ideas.

By magnetising the yarn in the shirt sleeve, the researchers were able to integrate an access code used to access security zones. Doors can be opened by moving the sleeve in front of the control panel. Data saved in the textile by polarising the conductive yarn can be read with a magnetometer. With this technology, people will be able to carry large amounts of data directly on their bodies.

Composite bridge structures of the length 6.6km

Russia plans to use composite materials in the design and building of some unique structures. As part of these plans, composite bridge beams with specific weight and efficiency advantages are currently being perfected, to be used in the building of extended-length bridges. This offer numerous benefits, experts say, because the material is immune to both frost damage and de-icing salts. Another benefit is significantly reduced weight. A glass fibre bridge has only about 40% of the weight of a steel composite and less than 30% of that of a pre-stressed concrete bridge. In addition, it can be prefabricated in significantly larger dimensions and lifted into position by crane. Russia will be the first to achieve composite bridge structures of such length. Composite beams are the only possible way to organise the movement of high-speed trains. Intensive efforts to develop glass fibre composite bridges are currently underway in the US, Japan, Switzerland and the Netherlands in particular, where they are now standard.

August/September 2018

Jeanologia introduces ‘sustainableisation’

Jeanologia presents two innovative collections 5.Zero: indigo & vintage and All blacks edition, through which the company introduces the sustainable-isation concept. Jeanologia’s technological innovations aim to promote a more reasonable use of natural and human resources in the garment finishing processes. In its intent to make these processes sustainable, the Spanish company offers technological solutions towards a full sustainable-isation of the industry, maintaining quality, product look and the rationalization of production methods. “Our aim is to set 5.Zero finishes (zero discharge, zero manual scrapping, zero potassium permanganate spray, zero stone washing and zero bleach) as the standard in the denim industry, improving appearance and product quality with a neutral cost,” said Carme Santacruz, creative designer at Jeanologia who is in charge of Jeanologia’s collections. With the combined use of our technologies: laser, ozone and e-Flow; along with the right fabric selection, properly tested with our Light Sensitive Fabric tool, it is possible to achieve this

Polymer recycling technology suitable for all clothing and textile August/September 2018

With the new dual polymer recycling technology by Worn Again Technologies, virgin oil by-products will not be required anymore to make new polyester and it will enable the industry to reduce the use of virgin cotton into clothing by displacing it with new cellulose fibers recaptured from existing clothing. This new technology process separates, decontaminates and extracts the polyester polymers and cellulose in cotton from non-reusable textiles, plastic bottles and packaging to be used in new products as part of the repeatable process. The end result produces two products that are both comparable in quality and have the aim of being competitive in price to virgin resources. The sustainable process saves energy and is waste free. Worn Again Technology can reprocess 80% of all clothing and textiles including pure and blended cotton and polyester textiles offering a potential to increase the recycling of raw materials in textiles exponentially from the current 1%, without any price premium to the manufacturers, brands or consumer.

Top sporting performance with G+ heat dissipating jersey Directa Plus, a producer and supplier of graphee-based products has announced that Oakley in collaboration with Bioracer, has customized a clothing line for cycling teams and other sporting individuals. The clothing line is G+ Graphene Aero Jersey containing grapheme based products. The new jersey dissipates heat from the riders body and enables them to focus more on the performance and less on the conditions around them. The G+ printed fabrics are bacteriostatic and electrostatic which contribute to moisture management and anti-odor effect and if worn inside out, it reduces the

friction with air and water to facilitate best sporting performance. Also, Directa Plus production is chemical free hence the products produced are non-toxic ad non-cytotoxic certified. Mr Giulio Cesareo, CEO of Directa Plus said, “Sportswear represents a substantial potential market for our G+ and we’re delighted to have added cycling clothing to our portfolio of G+-enhanced textiles for sport, which includes skiing, golf and athleisure. We congratulate Oakley and Bioracer on this launch – a first of its kind cycling garment – and look forward to expanding our relationship with them.”

Invisible helmets for Russian military A new textile material has been recently designed by the Russian military and industrial corporation Rostec to mask soldiers and military equipment, according to Rostec chief Sergei Chemezov. The new material has chameleon like properties and can adapt to the colour of the environment. The initial stage of the new development will be used for the needs of Russian military, with a range of other applications being significantly expanded at a later date. In particular, it will be used in the production of a special invisible military helmet, designed by experts representing Russian military design bureaus. In addition to soldiers, the new development will be used for the masking of tanks and other military equipment. According the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, currently, the Russian innovative and smart textiles market is estimated at US$ 1,3 billion, however, its annual growth rates are significantly higher, than those in the EU and the US, at 7%-9% per year. Still, the consumption of innovative and smart textiles in Russia is two times lower than in developed countries. In the meantime, the Russian government supports the launch of new investment projects in the industry, considering them to be very promising.

August/September 2018

Univadine E3-3D: Eco-Friendly high-performance dyeing of polyester The demand for polyester and man-made fibres is booming as sports and athleisure apparel markets expand rapidly around the world. Huntsman Textile Effects introduces Univadine E3-3D diffusion accelerant to help mills achieve high-performance dyeing of polyester, microfibers and blends in an environment-friendly way that complies with current and anticipated industry sustainability standards. Univadine E3-3D diffusion accelerant is low-odour, free of benzyl benzoate and other hazardous substances. Part of Huntsman’s range of dyEvolution dyeing auxiliaries, it uses Huntsman’s Active Diffusion Technology to enable high-speed dyeing with best-in-class leveling, retarding and migration properties. Univadine E3-3D diffusion accelerant delivers across three key dimensions – diffusion, leveling and migration – for exceptional performance and August/September 2018

environmental and economic sustainability. Its environmental credentials offer mills greater processing flexibility and an optimum price-performance ratio. Huntsman expect this latest offering to change the way that the industry dyes polyester and blends while meeting stringent environmental standards. Univadine E3-3D diffusion accelerant can be used to successfully dye polyester fibres in tightly wound or high-density yarn/beam dyeing and is suitable for jet applications without the need for anti-foaming products, the manufacturer explains. Reducing exposure to high heat, its Active Diffusion Technology minimises the potential to damage the elastane in polyester-elastane blends and provides for on-tone dyeing of microfibers. The migration support of Univadine E3-3D diffusion accelerant is also said to increase reproducibility, allowing mills to dispense with additional leveling agents.

Teijin Frontier introduces stretchable water repellent fabric Teijin a technology-driven global group deals in high-performance fibers. Teijin Group’s, Teijin Frontier, fiber and products converting company has developed a water repellent fabric incorporating elastic properties. The highly water repellent fabric is primarily designed for outer clothing applications which require medium thickness material and trousers. The fabric’s new design allows water to smoothly run off the surface because of its convex structure with horizontal surface tension. Its water repellent rating is 4 out of 5 and grade 3 after 20 washes. Due to its flexible structure, even after being stretched up to 10%, the water repellency is still maintained. Due to the increasing heavy rain frequency in japan, the demand for stretchable, water repellent outer clothing is also increasing. Teijin Frontier plans to commercialize the new product from the start of spring/summer 2019 and is expecting an annual sales of JPY one billion (USD nine million) by the fiscal year ending March 2021.

INVISTA launches new wolf gray CORDURA® Truelock™ fiber INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand announces its latest innovation in solution-dyed nylon (SDN) 6,6 fiber technology with mill partner MMI Textiles. MMI Textiles is the exclusive North American provider of fabrics and webbing made with the new Wolf Gray CORDURA TrueLock™ fiber, now through December 2018. Cordura TrueLock fiber is created from Invista nylon 6,6 multi-filament fiber that is solution dyed, locking the color in at the molten polymer extrusion level to create deep, durable color throughout the entire fiber structure. Color consistency is crucial when pairing fabric with other materials such as webbing and elastic to create uniform garments and gear. Gray is one of the most commonly used colors in military/tactical applications, but was previously one of the most difficult to match, with several varying

proprietary versions of ‘Wolf Gray’ on the market. After examining six different shades of gray together, Cordura team worked hand-in-hand to create the latest innovative Cordura TrueLock fiber. The Wolf Gray shade of Cordura Truelock fiber offers color that is uniform across the components of gear and apparel, and durable enough to stay true after exposure to the elements and intense military missions. The color achieved with Cordura TrueLock fiber has inherent Near-Infrared (NIR) capabilities, is abrasion and UV-fade resistant and does not bleed or crock. With color-fastness locked in at the fiber level, excellent shade consistency lot-to-lot and across multiple textile components (such as fabric and webbing), UV strength stability, and long-lasting vibrancy are made possible. August/September 2018

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 An International Garment, Textile Machinery & Accessories exhibition October 15-19, 2018 Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) Shanghai, China.

DPS World 2018 Pakistanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium Digital Printing & Signage exhibition Novenber 02-04, 2018 Venue: Expo Center Lahore, Pakistan.

International Apparel & Textile Fair Sourcing Fair for Apparel and Textile industry November 12-14 , 2018 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre.

Heimtextil 2019 Int'l event for interior textiles, interior design and interior trends January 08-11, 2019 Venue: Messe Frankfurt, Germany.

GTex Global Expo Karachi An international Textile Machinery Brand Expo January 19-21, 2019 Venue: Expo Center Karachi, Pakistan.

IGATEX Karachi 2019 International Garment, Textile Machinery & Accessories exhibition February 26-28, 2019 Venue: Expo Centre Karachi, Pakistan.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR The second largest flooring trade exhibition worldwide March 26-28, 2019 Venue: New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC) Shanghai, China.

Techtextil 2019 Leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens May 14-17, 2019 Venue: Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

FESPA Global Print Expo 2019 Leading international trade fair for screen, digital and textile printing May 14-17, 2019 Venue: Messe MĂźnchen, Germany.

ITMA 2019 The world's largest international textile machinery exhibition June 20-26, 2019 Venue: Barcelona, Spain.

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