Corporates

Indorama Ventures Centralizes European Filament Yarn Production In Italy

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

Indorama Ventures, a global leader in petrochemicals and polyester fibres, is consolidating its high-performance polyester filament yarn production for the European textile industry in Italy, west of Milan. The company is transferring its German production and centralizing spinning, draw

Sustainability

RSWM Pioneers Sustainability With Progressive Green Initiatives

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

RSWM Ltd, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching its comprehensive Sustainability Report at the 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit, organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The report was unveiled by Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles, Govt. of India, and Rohit Kansal, Additional

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Primark Celebrates 50 Years on the British High Street

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

Primark marks its 50th anniversary since opening its first store on Babington Lane, Derby, on September 26, 1974. UK Retail Director Kari Rodgers reflected on the milestone: “While British high streets and styles have changed, our mission of helping people look and feel good for less remains strong. We are grateful for the loyalty of […]

Industry

10-12 Textile Firms To Get First PLI Scheme Payments This Fiscal

Textile Insights September 28, 2024

Around 10-12 textile companies are set to receive the first incentive payments under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, according to a senior government official. “Approximately 40 companies have already initiated investments. We had a gestation period until March 2024, and we hope that 10-12 companies will receive their incentive payouts within this

Event

VDMA Members At ITMA ASIA 2024 In Shanghai

Textile Insights September 28, 2024

With 49 member companies exhibiting, VDMA will have a strong presence at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, taking place from October 14 to 19 in Shanghai. German exhibitors make up the largest foreign contingent at the trade fair. VDMA members will showcase a wide range of machinery, focusing on spinning, manmade fibers, nonwovens, weaving, braiding, […]

Event

Italian Textile Machinery To Showcase Innovations At ITMA ASIA 2024

Textile Insights September 28, 2024

Around 50 Italian companies will participate in ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, which will be held from October 14 to 18 in Shanghai. Covering approximately 1,400 square meters, Italy remains one of the leading exhibiting countries, continuing its strong presence from previous editions. Among these, 29 Italian exhibitors will display their innovations within the National […]

Industry

New Safety Regulations For Textile Machinery To Take Effect From August 2025

Textile Insights September 27, 2024

In August 2024, the Central Government issued the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The order, which will come into force from August 2025, focuses on enhancing safety standards for various types of machinery,  including weaving and embroidery machines of textile machinery

Industry

Bangladesh Garment Workers Secure Key Labor Agreement

Textile Insights September 26, 2024

Representatives from readymade garment manufacturers and workers have successfully negotiated an agreement on 18 key demands to address labor concerns. The consensus was reached after extensive discussions on Tuesday at the Labour Ministry’s conference room. Labour Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan announced that all demands were addressed, warning that any further unrest

Home Textiles

Indian Home Textile Industry Poised for 8-10% Growth In FY25

Textile Insights September 26, 2024

The global home textile industry, valued at USD 122 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 134 billion by the end of 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5-5.5% to approximately USD 185 billion by 2030. China leads in home textile exports, followed by India and Turkey, with the USA being the largest […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Textiles Ministry Introduces Quality Control Order For Medical Textiles

Textile Insights September 26, 2024

The Ministry of Textiles has announced the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023, aimed at strengthening public health and safety. Effective from October 1, 2024, the QCO will set stringent quality standards for critical medical textile products like sanitary napkins, baby diapers, reusable sanitary pads, and dental bibs. This order mandates that these products