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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
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)
