Event

Ministry Of Textiles Engages Foreign Missions To Promote Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights October 24, 2024

The Ministry of Textiles hosted an interactive session with over 30 foreign missions at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan to promote Bharat Tex 2025, scheduled for February 14-17, 2025. Representatives from countries such as Australia, Brazil, Italy, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam participated in the event.

Event

Italian Textile Machinery Delegation To Exhibit At Expotextil Peru 2024

Textile Insights October 22, 2024

Expotextil, the premier trade fair for the textile and clothing industry in Peru, is set to take place from November 7 to 10, 2024. This highly anticipated event will welcome a strong delegation of Italian textile machinery manufacturers, highlighting the growing ties between the two industries. Within the Italian pavilion, organized by the Italian Trade […]

Corporates

UMPESL Partners With Tajima Industries To Market Advanced Embroidery Machinery In India

Textile Insights October 21, 2024

Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Limited (UMPESL), a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Voltas Limited, a TATA enterprise, has entered into an agreement to market and sell embroidery machinery from Tajima Industries Ltd., a renowned Japanese brand. Founded in 1944, Tajima is a global leader in the embroidery industry. The company was the first to […]

Corporates

Reliance Brands Acquires Majority Stake In Mothercare Joint Venture

Textile Insights October 18, 2024

JV to Own Mothercare Brand and All Its IP Assets for India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Bangladesh Region Mothercare plc, a global leader in products for parents and young children, has announced a strategic joint venture with Reliance Brands Holding UK Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Brands Limited. This partnership will oversee the […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

R|Elan Fabrics Collaborates With HUEMN For A Unique Collection At Lakmē Fashion Week

Textile Insights October 18, 2024

Reliance Industries Limited’s R|Elan Fabrics 2.0 and Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI continue to redefine the fashion landscape with groundbreaking collaborations. This season, R|Elan is excited to announce its partnership with the ready-to-wear homegrown label HUEMN, resulting in a unique collection that merges HUEMN’s distinctive design ethos with R|Elan’s

Corporates

PLEVA Partners With WEKO For North American Representation

Textile Insights October 18, 2024

PLEVA Sensors and Controls has appointed WEKO North America as its official sales and service partner for the USA and Canada. With this strategic partnership, Terence McGee, General Manager of WEKO North America, and his team are now representing PLEVA across the region, enhancing customer support and service capabilities. Following comprehensive technology training at

Machinery

Beste Partners With Rieter For Fully Traceable Cotton Supply Chain

Textile Insights October 18, 2024

Beste Spa, the innovative Italian textile company, has placed an order for a complete Rieter ring spinning system. This state-of-the-art technology, combined with advanced digitization and automation solutions, will enable Beste to streamline the entire textile production process locally in Italy, ensuring the highest quality for luxury brands. The investment aligns with

Export

CITI: Textile Sector Records 12.38% Growth In September

Textile Insights October 17, 2024

India’s textile and apparel industry demonstrated impressive growth in September 2024, achieving a 12.38% rise in exports compared to the same period last year, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). The surge was primarily driven by apparel exports, which increased by 17.30%, underscoring the growing global demand for Indian-made

Policies

Gujarat Textile Policy 2024: Comprehensive Incentives To Propel Sustainable Growth

Textile Insights October 17, 2024

Gujarat, a leading textile hub of India, has announced its Textile Policy 2024, designed to boost investments, support local enterprises and promote sustainable manufacturing practices. The policy provides a mix of capital subsidies, interest relief, payroll assistance and infrastructure support, aiming to position Gujarat as a global leader in textiles. Key Incentives and

Corporates

Indo Count Expands Utility Bedding With Modern Home Textiles Acquisition

Textile Insights October 14, 2024

Indo Count Industries Ltd., the world’s largest bed linen manufacturer, has announced a major expansion in its Utility Bedding segment with the acquisition of two key U.S.-based companies. Indo Count Global, Inc. (ICG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indo Count Industries, has acquired Modern Home Textiles, Inc., a manufacturer of pillows and other filled products.