Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Union Minister Of Textiles Launches NIFT’s VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated the ‘VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative’ by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), featuring a bilingual web portal and the India-specific Fashion Trend Book ‘Paridhi 24×25’. The event was attended by Union Minister

Industry

Himachal Pradesh Considers Regulated Cannabis Cultivation

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Himachal Pradesh is exploring the possibility of legalizing regulated cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use, with a focus on its potential for fibre production. State Minister Vikramaditya Singh has announced the formation of a committee to evaluate the benefits of controlled cannabis cultivation, emphasizing its potential to enhance the state’s

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Louis Philippe Expands With New Store Openings In Shirur And Chittoor

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Bringing premium menswear to key emerging markets in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Louis Philippe, a premier menswear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, has announced the launch of its first stores in Shirur, Maharashtra and Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. These strategic expansions reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to catering to India’s growing demand for

Event

Swiss Textile Machinery Association Members To Showcase Latest Innovations In Mexico City

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Thirteen members of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association are set to showcase the latest Swiss innovations at a symposium in Mexico city on September 24th. The event will connect Swiss experts with delegates from Mexico’s growing textile manufacturing sector. In addition to product presentations, the symposium offers opportunities for networking at exhibition tables and

Corporates

PVH Corp Appoints Fredrik Olsson As CEO of PVH EMEA

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

PVH Corp. has announced the appointment of Fredrik Olsson as CEO of PVH EMEA, effective Q4 2024. Olsson, currently CEO of Max Fashion, will report to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH Corp. He brings extensive experience from his tenure at H&M Group, where he played a key role in expanding the brand globally. Stefan Larsson […]

Textile Print

Mimaki Unveils Four New Printers For Sign, Textile And Industrial Markets

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Mimaki Europe has announced the launch of four new printers aimed at the sign graphic, industrial, and textile markets. Two of these, the CJV200 Series and TS330-3200DS, will be showcased for the first time in Europe at The Print Show (Sept 17-19, NEC Birmingham, UK). All four printers will be available commercially in Europe by […]

Product Launch & Innovation

Dow Unveils First Bio-Circular Product For Carpet Tile Backing

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Dow has launched its first bio-circular product for the flooring industry, expanding its ENGAGE REN Polyolefin Elastomers (POE) portfolio. This new offering, designed for carpet tile backing, combines high performance with sustainability by using bio-circular feedstocks such as used cooking oil. The bio-circular product maintains the dimensional stability and adhesion

Sustainability

Indorama Ventures Secures ISCC+ Certification For Three Fibre Plants

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) has achieved ISCC+ certification for three additional fibre manufacturing sites, bringing the total to nine certified locations. This milestone underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices. The new certifications cover mass-balanced polyamides PA6.6 and PA4.6 from

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Decathlon Partners With Zepto For Faster Delivery Of Sports & Fitness Products

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Decathlon India has announced a partnership with quick commerce firm Zepto to enhance the accessibility of sports and fitness products across the country. Beginning in September, users in 16 cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Chennai and Hyderabad, will be able to order fitness, outdoor, water sports and team sports products through Zepto’s platform.

Sustainability

Microban And CiCLO Partner To Enhance Sustainability In Textiles

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Microban International, a leader in antimicrobial solutions, has teamed up with CiCLO Technology, a pioneer in reducing microfibre pollution, to integrate advanced sustainability features into synthetic fibres, yarns and fabrics. This strategic partnership combines Microban’s superior odor control and antimicrobial protection with CiCLO’s biodegradable technology to offer