Sustainability

Primark Reduces Carbon Emissions, Boosts Sustainability Efforts

Textile Insights December 5, 2024

Primark has reported a 1.9% reduction in carbon emissions across its value chain since 2019, with an 11.6% decrease compared to last year. This marks the beginning of the retailer’s decarbonization programme decoupling from growth. The company is on track to meet its goal of halving carbon

Export

Tiruppur’s Apparel Exports Recover Notably With Surge In Export Orders

Textile Insights December 5, 2024

India’s textile hub, Tiruppur, is witnessing a remarkable recovery as apparel export units operate near full capacity, driven by a surge in orders from the United States and United Kingdom. The region’s 5,000 export units are now running at 95% capacity, a sharp rise from 60-65% just months ago. This growth is fueled by evolving […]

Export

Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports To EU Witness Mixed Trends In 2024

Textile Insights December 5, 2024

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the EU rose 6.9% year-on-year in September 2024 to €1.53 billion, driven by strong knitwear demand. However, exports for January-September 2024 fell 2.47% to €13.43 billion due to sharp declines in the first quarter, according to Eurostat data. Knitwear exports dropped 5.04% to €7.93 billion, while woven garment exports rose 1.5% […]

Industry

Brazil’s Decarbonisation Strategy Set To Revolutionise Textile Industry

Textile Insights December 5, 2024

With the implementation of Brazil’s National Circular Economy Strategy in June 2024 and its upcoming role as the G20 Summit host, the country is positioned to lead the textile sector towards sustainable and low-carbon operations. Brazil’s abundant renewable energy resources are central to its decarbonisation potential. With 85% of electricity currently generated from

Industry

EU-Vietnam FTA Threatens Bangladesh’s RMG Exports

Textile Insights December 4, 2024

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the EU could decline by 21% due to the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Bangladesh’s LDC graduation, a study by RAPID and Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung revealed. The report highlights that Bangladesh’s overall exports to the EU may drop by 21% as it loses duty-free access under the Everything But Arms (EBA) […]

Sustainability

DS Group Unveils India’s First Outdoor Liquid Tree

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

In a pioneering effort to advance urban sustainability, the Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a prominent FMCG conglomerate, has partnered with Liquid Trees, a climate tech startup, to unveil India’s first outdoor Liquid Tree. Installed at the DS Headquarters in Noida, this marks a significant step in the fight against climate change and urban air […]

Event

ITAMMA’s 81st AGM Honors J.H. Shah With Lifetime Achievement Award

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

The Indian Textile Accessories and Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ITAMMA) celebrated its 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation. The event was marked by the felicitation of J.H. Shah, former ITAMMA President and Trustee, with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his

Event

Industry Leaders Discuss The Impact Of Automation On Textiles At TAI Conference

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit, organized an International Conference on “Automation and Robotics in the Textile & Apparel Industry” on November 15, 2024, at Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai. The event was attended by over 350 delegates from the textile industry, including professionals, business leaders, and experts, who gathered to discuss the role

Corporates

JD Sports Completes €520 Million Acquisition Of Courir

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

JD Sports Fashion Plc has finalized its acquisition of Groupe Courir S.A.S for €520 million, following conditional clearance from the European Commission on October 22, 2024, and the fulfillment of all required conditions. Régis Schultz, CEO of JD Sports Fashion Plc, described the acquisition as a significant step in the company’s European Complementary Concepts strategy.

Corporates

Milliken Partners With Tidal Vision To Advance Biodegradable Chemistries

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

Milliken & Company, a global leader in diversified manufacturing, has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Tidal Vision, a biomolecular technologies company specializing in chitosan-based solutions. This collaboration will drive the introduction of biodegradable chemistries across Milliken’s markets, aligning with their ongoing commitment to