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Associated Press
09-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Cascale Supports Launch of Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI)
Cascale was proud to join global apparel leaders in London for the official launch of the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI) - a manufacturer-led, nationally grounded, and globally coordinated effort to accelerate environmental transformation across the apparel and textile sector. Convened by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), the event drew manufacturers, brands, federations, and civil society into a unified call for bold, localized action and a rebalancing of industry systems to better support those driving production. Opening remarks from Matthijs Crietee (IAF secretary general) and Cem Altan (IAF president) laid the foundation for a day focused on structural change, while Christian Schindler (ITMF director general) emphasized that ATTI is designed not to compete with existing initiatives but to fill a critical gap; centering manufacturers in transformation efforts that have often been brand-led or fragmented. Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu, business engagement lead for global climate action at UN Climate Change, spoke to the complexity of the current moment, urging the industry to move beyond isolated efforts and toward truly collaborative models that include policy, finance, and operational stakeholders. She emphasized that the pressure cannot fall solely on sustainability teams, and that systems change demands cross-functional and cross-sector alignment. The core focus of the event was unpacking the ATTI model, which first prioritizes a needs assessments and collaborative solution design. From there, implementation can expand toward national chapters, which are to be decided. Speakers such as Miran Ali (ATTI global council, Bangladesh) and Selçuk Mehmet Kaya (İHKİB sustainability committee president) spoke candidly about the ongoing mismatch between brand expectations and manufacturer realities, citing rising demands with little corresponding support. Both emphasized the need for greater accountability from brands and a commitment to shared investment in decarbonization. From the brand side, Fernando de Bunes (Inditex's chief risk officer) and Felicity Tapsell (BESTSELLER's head of responsible sourcing) affirmed their support for ATTI's practical, country-focused structure. They stressed the importance of building transformation plans that respond to the national context and working directly with manufacturers to identify systemic barriers. Later in the program, Eva von Alvensleben, executive director of The Fashion Pact, framed ATTI as a much-needed mechanism to connect initiatives, scale impact, and ensure manufacturers have a seat at the table. She highlighted the role of coalition-building to unlock industry-wide transformation, even when the path is complex and sometimes messy. Andrew Martin, executive vice president at Cascale, highlighted the alignment between ATTI and the Industry Decarbonization Roadmap (IDR), a collaborative, industry-wide initiative to accelerate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions across the textile, apparel, and footwear value chain, aiming for a 45 percent reduction by 2030. It moves the industry from ambition to measurable action — prioritizing high-impact facilities while supporting scalable, inclusive, and commercially viable pathways to decarbonization. Initially catalyzed by Cascale and the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), the IDR is now designed as an open, evolving platform for collective industry leadership and action. Martin described ATTI as a natural complement to the IDR's goals of supporting national transformation pathways with global coordination: 'Manufacturers know what needs to be done. What they're asking for is alignment. Not ten different targets and twenty different timelines from brands. Brand alignment came out as the top barrier in our recent polling of manufacturers at our Cascale Forum event in Ho Chi Minh City - not finance, not tech. Alignment.' He also emphasized the importance of avoiding duplication and building trust through meaningful support. 'We're bringing what we can — harmonized data, brand engagement, and credible partnerships. But this only works if manufacturers are the ones leading the agenda.' Andres Bragagnini, senior manager of strategic engagement at Aii, underscored the need for coordinated action that integrates technical solutions, financing mechanisms, and manufacturer-led planning. He outlined how ATTI complements the IDR's intent to focus action in high-impact production countries by putting solutions directly into manufacturers' hands. As the event concluded, speakers and participants agreed that ATTI represents a fresh opportunity to address climate targets through grounded, practical collaboration. With manufacturers leading, brands aligning, and organizations like Cascale and Aii providing trusted support, the industry has a clearer path to deliver on its 2030 climate goals. 'This is a dream come true,' Martin concluded. 'For years, we've been trying to connect the dots - harmonizing data, aligning with brand expectations, and localizing implementation. ATTI brings all of that together, but crucially, it puts manufacturers in the driver's seat.' 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Fashion Value Chain
07-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
ITMF Report Reveals Costs & Carbon Footprint in Textiles
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released the latest edition of its International Production Cost Comparison (IPCC), offering a deep dive into global production costs and carbon footprints within the primary textile industry for the year 2023. This updated report not only benchmarks costs across spinning, draw texturing, weaving, knitting, and finishing stages, but also introduces carbon emission data for each process—marking a significant advancement in evaluating textile sustainability. Newly included in the report is Uzbekistan, expanding the geographical scope, while the data set now features comprehensive CO₂e emissions assessments for various textile products, from ring-spun yarns to finished fabrics. According to the findings, producing one meter of cotton woven fabric (continuous open width) averaged USD 0.94/m globally in 2023 (excluding raw material costs), with costs ranging from USD 0.70/m in Bangladesh to USD 1.54/m in Italy. The process breakdown shows spinning costs averaging USD 0.31/m, weaving at USD 0.25/m, and finishing at USD 0.38/m. For yarn production, spinning 1 kg of NE/30 ring yarn cost USD 1.63/kg on average, varying significantly by country—from USD 1.19/kg in Vietnam to USD 2.85/kg in Italy. Labor costs were a major driver, highest in Italy (USD 0.97/kg) and lowest in Bangladesh (USD 0.02/kg). Similarly, energy costs were highest in Central America and Italy, while Pakistan and Egypt reported the lowest. On the environmental front, India recorded the highest carbon footprint—over 12.5 kg CO₂e per kg of finished fabric, with spinning and weaving as the most carbon-intensive stages. China followed closely, particularly in the finishing phase. Brazil emerged as the most sustainable producer, with emissions below 4 kg CO₂e/kg, attributed to renewable energy usage. The U.S. and Italy also performed well due to efficient processes. These findings emphasize the global disparities in both cost efficiency and environmental impact, spotlighting the urgent need for cleaner energy and process innovation in textile manufacturing. To explore the full study and referenced textile products—including NE 30 ring yarn, polyester yarns, and various fabric finishes—visit
Fibre2Fashion
02-07-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
RSWM Ltd joins ITMF as corporate member
RSWM Ltd., the flagship company of LNJ Bhilwara Group (India), is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of synthetic, cotton, and blended spun yarns as well as knitted and denim fabric in India. The company exports a wide range of yarns and fabrics as well as denim products to over 70 countries across the globe. Mr. K.V. Srinivasan, President of ITMF , expressed: 'At ITMF we are very pleased to welcome RSWM as a Corporate Member of ITMF. As an integrated textile company RSWM has a broad and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the global textile value This will strengthen the collective knowledge of and discussions within ITMF. It also underlines the relevance of ITMF as a unique global platform for information exchange, discussions, and industry networking. RSWM Ltd, a leading Indian manufacturer and exporter of spun yarns and fabrics, has joined the ITMF as a Corporate Member. The collaboration enhances ITMF's global industry dialogue and knowledge sharing. ITMF welcomes RSWM's expertise, while RSWM sees the partnership as an opportunity to promote sustainability, innovation, and collaboration in the global textile industry. We are convinced that RSWM will benefit from the various services ITMF offers like statistics, reports, surveys, webinars, and of course the networking opportunities at our conferences, workshops, or excursions.' Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director of RSWM Ltd . stated: 'It is a privilege for RSWM Ltd. to join the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of the textile industry. As we align with fellow innovators and leaders across continents, we look forward to contributing to meaningful dialogue, advancing sustainable practices, and furthering the spirit of collaboration that defines this community. Our association with ITMF reinforces our commitment to driving excellence and global competitiveness in the textile value chain.' Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
China Dominates Textile Machinery Investment as Global Shipments Show Divergence in 2024
China continues to be the largest investor in new textile machinery, according to 47th annual International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics (ITMSS) released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). The 2024 survey was compiled in cooperation with more than 200 global textile machinery manufacturers. The report covers six segments of textile machinery: spinning, draw-texturing, weaving, large circular knitting, flat knitting, and finishing. More from Sourcing Journal Long Excluded in Climate Conversations, Fashion's Suppliers Create Own Seat at Table China Trade Deal Solidified As Talks With Canada Devolve EU Cracks Down on $700M Customs Fraud Ring Tied to Chinese Imports Overall, ITMF said global textile machinery shipments show mixed performance in 2024. In spinning, deliveries of short-staple spindles and open-end rotors slowed. The total number of shipped short-staple spindles decreased by 3.8 million units in 2024 to a level of 5.92 million. Though Asia and Oceania claimed 90 percent of the shipments, deliveries were down 36 percent compared to 2023. Shipment to Africa, Europe, North and Central America saw double-digit increases. South America and Eastern Europe were outliers of the downward trend, where shipments increased 1.7 percent and 10.5 percent, respectively. Global shipments of long-staple (wool) spindles increased to 600,000 units in 2024, driven by a rise in deliveries to Asia and Oceania and Eastern Europe Global shipments of shuttle-less looms increased by 32 percent to 226,000 units. Deliveries in the categories 'air-jet' and 'water-jet' grew by 10 percent and 56 percent, respectively. The number of 'rapier and projectile' looms declined 7 percent 25,000 units. Asia and Oceania was the main destination for shuttle-less looms with 97 percent of worldwide deliveries. The main investor in all loom categories was China where shipment grew. Global shipments of large circular knitting machines decreased 15 percent to 28,000 units in 2024. However, the number of shipped electronic flat knitting machines increased 16 percent. Asia and Oceania was the world's leading investor in circular and flat knitting machinery. ITMF noted mixed results in the finishing category. Participating companies reported a 53 percent decrease for dyeing for Dyeing – Line, CPB and a 390 percent for Dyeing – Line, Hotflue. The number of 'jigger dyeing beam dyeing' shipped in 2024 decreased 44 percent to 371 units. Deliveries of 'air jet dyeing' and 'overflow dyeing' rose 18 and 5 percent, respectively. The texturing machinery category saw the largest gains. Global shipments of single heater draw-texturing spindles, which are mainly used for polyamide filaments, increased 95 percent from nearly 43,000 units in 2023 to 84,000 units in 2024. China, Vietnam, and India were the 3 main investors in this segment. Deliveries of double heater draw-texturing spindles, which are mainly used for polyester filaments, grew 80 percent, with 95 percent going to China. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fibre2Fashion
23-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Global textile machinery shipments show mixed performance in 2024
In 2024, global shipments of new short-staple spindles and open-end rotors decreased by -40% and -39%, respectively (year-on-year). Deliveries of long-staple spindles increased by +62%. The number of draw-texturing spindles improved by +77% and shipped shuttle-less looms grew by +32%. Shipments of large circular knitting machines deteriorated by -15% and shipped flat knitting machines registered a 16%-increase. The sum of all deliveries in the finishing segment slightly rose by +6%. These are the main results of the 47th annual International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics (ITMSS) just released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). The report covers six segments of textile machinery, namely spinning, draw-texturing, weaving, large circular knitting, flat knitting, and finishing. A summary of the findings for each category is presented below. The 2024 survey has been compiled in cooperation with more than 200 textile machinery manufacturers representing a comprehensive measure of world production. Global textile machinery shipments in 2024 showed a mixed trend. Short-staple spindles and open-end rotors declined sharply by 40 per cent and 39 per cent, while long-staple spindles rose 62 per cent. Draw-texturing spindles surged, and shuttle-less loom shipments grew 32 per cent. Large circular knitting machines fell 15 per cent, but flat knitting machines rose 16 per cent. Spinning Machinery The total number of shipped short-staple spindles decreased by 3.8 million units in 2024 to a level of 5.92 million. Most of the new shipments went to Asia & Oceania (90%) where deliveries decreased by -36% compared to 2023. Shipment to Africa, Europe (incl. Türkiye), North and Central America decreased by -64%, -56%, and -90%, respectively. Deliveries only increased for destinations in South America (+1.7% to 82.6 thousand) and Easter Europe (+12% to 10.5 thousand). The six largest investors in the short-staple segment were China, India, Türkiye, Bangladesh, Egypt, and Indonesia. 623 thousand open-end rotors were shipped worldwide in 2024. This represents about 390 thousand units less than recorded in 2023. 89% of global shipments went to Asia & Oceania where deliveries decreased by -35% to 557 thousand. China, India, and Türkiye were the world's 3 largest investors in rotors but saw investments drop by -32%, -57% and -56%, respectively. Deliveries decreased in all major destination countries except for Vietnam and Bangladesh, the 4th and 6th largest destinations in 2024, where shipment rose by +214% and +44% compared to 2023. Global shipments of long-staple (wool) spindles increased to 600 thousand unit in 2024 (+60%). This positive effect was driven by a rise in deliveries to Asia and Oceania and Eastern Europe where 138 and 15 thousand units were shipped, respectively. 40% of total deliveries were shipped to Iran, 30% to China, and 13% to Vietnam. Texturing Machinery Global shipments of single heater draw-texturing spindles (mainly used for polyamide filaments) increased by +95% from nearly 43 thousand units in 2023 to 84 thousand units in 2024. With a share of 98.5%, Asia & Oceania remained the strongest destination for single heater draw-texturing spindles in 2024. China, Vietnam, and India were the 3 main investors in this segment with shares of global deliveries of 95%, 1.01%, and 0.97%, respectively. In the category of double heater draw-texturing spindles (mainly used for polyester filaments), global shipments increased by +80% to a level of 960 thousand units. Asia's share of worldwide shipments increased to 98% and China continued to be the world's largest investor, accounting for 95% of global shipments. Weaving Machinery In 2024, global shipments of shuttle-less looms increased by +32% to 226 thousand units. Deliveries in the categories 'air-jet' and 'water-jet' grew by +10% and +56% to 58 and 143 thousand looms, respectively. The number of 'rapier and projectile' looms dropped by -7% to 25 thousand units. The main destination for shuttle-less looms was Asia & Oceania with 97% of worldwide deliveries. 97%, 87%, and 99% of global air-jet, rapier/projectile, and water-jet looms were shipped to the region, respectively. The main investor in all loom categories was China where shipment grew by 30% (air-jet), 38% (rapier and projectile) and 63% (water-jet). Circular & Flat Knitting Machinery Global shipments of large circular knitting machines decreased by -15% to 28 thousand units in 2024. Asia & Oceania was the world's leading investor in this category with 81% of global shipments. China was the favoured destination with 45% of all deliveries (10'786 units), a decrease of -42% compared to 2023. India and Vietnam ranked second and third destinations with 3'899 and 2'559 shipped units, respectively. The number of shipped electronic flat knitting machines increased by +16% to 135 thousand machines in 2024. The growth was driven by Asia & Oceania which received 96% of world shipments. Deliveries to all other regions decreased. China remained the world's largest investor with an 82%-share of total shipments. Finishing Machinery In the 'fabrics continuous' segment, the number of shipped stenters increased by +22% from 1'833 units in 2023 to 2'230 units in 2024. This number includes an estimate for the total number of stenters shipped by companies which have not participated to the ITMF survey. Participating companies reported mixed results for all other machines in this category (between a decrease of -53% for Dyeing – Line, CPB and an increase of +390% for Dyeing – Line, Hotflue). In the 'fabrics discontinuous' segment, the number of 'jigger dyeing / beam dyeing' shipped in 2024 dropped by -44% to 371 units. Deliveries of 'air jet dyeing' and 'overflow dyeing' rose by +18% to 907 units and 5% to 2'221 units, respectively. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)
