Covid-19 virus that has thrown the economic activity out of gear across the world has also halted the Indian textile industry to a grinding halt. ITJ cover story studies the impact of Covid-19 on the textile industry. ITMF survey revealed that on average orders are down by -31 per cent and the turnover for 2020 is expected to drop by -28 per cent. Special feature is on natural fibres. The increase in awareness of the damage caused by synthetic materials on the environment has led to the development of eco-friendly materials. ITJ reports on various natural fibres available. Spotlight is on the Indian apparel market, which could face up to 40 per cent loss of revenue and many smaller players are contemplating closure.
The Indian Textile Journal (ITJ), rated as India’s leading textile monthly, has been serving the textile and textile-related industry since 1889. The sectors that it covers include Spinning, Weaving, Processing, Dyeing & Finishing, Knitting and Garmenting. It carries authentic articles on various subjects related to these segments from eminent authors from institutions and also from the industry experts. Every month, it carries extensive information on new products & emerging technologies on these segments. Technology and Trade Information is the very backbone of The Indian Textile Journal. Apart from a substantial subscriber base, the magazine rightly can boast of a huge complement of readership cutting across the various segments of the textile industry. It is also subscribed by the textile industries from some neighbouring countries including Bangladesh and Pakistan.