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

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

Industry

Vietnam’s Textile Industry: Recovery Amid New Challenges

Textile Insights September 26, 2024

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is seeing a strong recovery, with export turnover reaching US$ 4.3 billion in August and USD 28.3 billion in the first eight months of 2023, a 6.2% year-on-year rise, according to VITAS. VITAS Chairman Vũ Đức Giang highlighted that the surge in orders, driven by global disruptions like the US-China […]

Industry

Maharashtra CM Launches E-Textile System To Boost Textile Industry

Textile Insights September 26, 2024

Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched an innovative e-textile system at Sahyadri Guest House on September 24th, 2024, aimed at strengthening the textile industry. Present at the event were Textiles Minister Chandrakant Patil, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, Textiles Department Secretary Virendra Singh, and other key officials. During the launch, CM Shinde

Fibre

U.S. Hemp Must Shift To Product Development, Says Report

Textile Insights September 26, 2024

The U.S. hemp textile sector must shift its focus from production to developing consumer demand for high-quality products, according to a new report from cannabis consultant Joseph Carringer, Lead Strategist at Canna Marketing Group (CMG). Carringer argues that the current emphasis on prematurely scaling production is benefiting international competitors, particularly in

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Freudenberg Expands Coated Technical Textiles With Heytex Acquisition

Textile Insights September 25, 2024

Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its presence in coated technical textiles through the acquisition of key parts of Heytex Group from Bencis Capital Partners. The deal includes Heytex’s core business operations, three production sites in Germany and China, and all headquarters functions, including Sales and R&D. Heytex Group, a global leader in

Economy

AATCC Foundation Offers Student Research Support Grants

Textile Insights September 25, 2024

The AATCC Foundation is now accepting applications for its Student Research Support Grant Program, offering financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on textile-related projects. Students must submit proposals by October 15, 2024, for funding consideration in January 2025. The application is a simple online form, which includes a project

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Van Heusen Partners with Taapsee Pannu As New Brand Ambassador

Textile Insights September 24, 2024

Van Heusen, a leading power dressing brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., has announced its association with actress Taapsee Pannu as its new brand ambassador. Representing the modern woman who is confident, purposeful and always on the move, Taapsee embodies the brand’s ethos of impactful change. Van Heusen aims to offer fashion choices […]