Industry

Global Denim Fabric Market To Grow To $27.9 Bn By 2030

Textile Insights December 6, 2024

The global denim fabric market, valued at $18.1 billion in 2020, is projected to grow to $27.9 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%, according to a report by Allied Market Research. The Asia-Pacific region dominated the market in 2020, accounting for nearly

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

PUMA Signs Long-Term Partnership With Portuguese Football Federation

Textile Insights December 6, 2024

PUMA has signed a long-term agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), marking a significant milestone in the brand’s football strategy. Starting in 2025, PUMA will provide equipment for all male, female and youth teams, as well as the federation’s futsal, beach football and eSports teams. Portugal, renowned for its captivating playing style and notable

Corporates

Bangladesh To Invest $19.53 Million In Mongla EPZ

Textile Insights December 6, 2024

Bangladesh BaoRui Textile Co. Ltd., a Chinese enterprise, has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to establish a composite textile manufacturing facility in the Mongla Export Processing Zone (EPZ). The $19.53 million investment aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s textile sector and boost local employment opportunities. The

Corporates

Alok Industries Appoints Jayesh Saxena As CEO – Home Textiles

Textile Insights December 6, 2024

Alok Industries has announced the appointment of Jayesh Saxena as CEO of its Home Textiles division. Based at the company’s Corporate Office in Navi Mumbai, Saxena brings nearly 29 years of extensive experience in the textile industry, covering strategic planning, marketing, product development, production, planning and weaving. Saxena holds a B. Tech degree in textile

Product Launch & Innovation

Archroma To Highlight Sustainable Denim Innovations At Key Events

Textile Insights December 6, 2024

Archroma, a leader in specialty chemicals for sustainable solutions, will unveil its latest innovations for the denim industry at Sustainability Talks in Istanbul and Denim Première Vision in Milan this December. A key highlight is the Denim Halo process, combining DIRSOL RD pretreatment with DENISOL indigo dyes, including an aniline-free option, or DIRESUL sulfur

Event

NISTI-IIT Delhi To Host Conference On Sustainability In T&C

Textile Insights December 6, 2024

The North India Section of the Textile Institute (NISTI), in collaboration with the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering at IIT Delhi, has announced a one-day conference titled “Sustainability in Textiles & Clothing – Emerging Trends in Fibres, Fabrics, Processes, and Fashion.” The event will take place on 14th December 2024 at the Lecture Hall […]

Corporates

Ravikant Kapur Joins MC Of FIEO; Paresh Mehta Is Western Chairman

Textile Insights December 6, 2024

Ravikant Kapur has been elected as a member of the Managing Committee (MC) of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), representing the All India 1&2 Star Export House category. Additionally, Team Achievers secured three seats on the committee, with Paresh Mehta being appointed as the Regional Chairman for FIEO’s Western Region. FIEO, comprising over

Industry

VT Garment First To Earn GSD Excellence Gold Certification

Textile Insights December 5, 2024

VT Garment Co. Ltd, a global leader in apparel manufacturing, has become the first company to earn the GSD Excellence Gold Certification through Coats Digital’s new GSD Excellence Programme. This programme empowers manufacturers to enhance efficiency and sustainability using GSD’s data-driven methodology, helping them meet the high standards set by global brands. Since

Industry

Bangladesh’s Garment Sector: Decline In Women Workers Poses Challenge

Textile Insights December 5, 2024

The proportion of women workers in Bangladesh’s garment sector has fallen significantly, from 80% in 1980 to 53.7% by 2021, according to the BGMEA. Women aged 18-35 are increasingly leaving the industry for alternative professions like agriculture, domestic work or tailoring. Key factors driving this decline include factory unrest, inadequate wages and the desire for

Economy

US Delegation Urges Labour Reforms In Bangladesh For Economic Growth

Textile Insights December 5, 2024

A high-level US delegation, led by State Department Special Representative Kelly M. Fay Rodriguez and Deputy Undersecretary of the Department of Labor Thea Lee, visited Bangladesh to emphasize the need for labour reforms that strengthen democracy and promote economic prosperity. The delegation, which also included representatives from USAID, major US brands, and global