Machinery

Moving Forward, Forging Ahead: CHTC Fong’s

Textile Insights September 18, 2024

CHTC Fong’s Group is pleased to invite global customers to attend the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 Textile Machinery Exhibition, to be held from October 14 to 18 at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event aims to provide a platform for global textile machinery manufacturers

Event

ITMF & IAF Convention Highlights Textile Industry’s Future In Samarkand

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

The joint ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention took place from September 8-10 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Co-organized by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), and hosted by Uztextileprom, the Uzbekistan Textile and Garment Industry Association, and the Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Industry

Government Mandates Fire-Resistant Upholstery For Public Furniture

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

In a major step to boost fire safety, the Government has enacted new regulations requiring fire-resistant upholstery fabrics for non-domestic furniture. Starting from October 2023, the Quality Control Order (QCO) will enforce compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) IS 15768:2008 for all upholstery used in public spaces. This new regulation applies to a wide […]

Industry

Wayanad Tragedy Hits Onam Sales, Textile Sector Struggles

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

The recent Wayanad tragedy has led to muted Onam celebrations in Kerala, significantly affecting knitwear manufacturers in Tirupur and textile traders in Erode. In Erode, the EKM Abdul Gani Textile Market, commonly known as Gani Market, is struggling as the lack of festive business takes a toll. “Given the landslide in Wayanad, we anticipated a […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

SHEIN Rises To Fourth In German Market, Poised To Overtake NIKE

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

GlobalData’s latest “German Clothing Market in 2028” report highlights SHEIN’s rapid rise in the German fashion market, now the fourth-largest clothing brand. With its cost-effective and trendy offerings, SHEIN is poised to move up another spot by 2024. The German fashion market has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, with footwear and

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

H&M Introduces Pre-Loved Fashion In New Götgatan Store

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

H&M has unveiled its most impressive store to date in Götgatan, Stockholm, offering a refined architectural design that complements the A/W 2024 collection, one of the brand’s strongest to date. The store pays tribute to Södermalm’s vibrant culture, with specially curated collections reflecting the neighbourhood’s essence, celebrating individuality. It also introduces

Event

ITTA’s AGM: Announcing New Strategies & Awards

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) held its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 13, 2024, at the Orchid Hotel in Mumbai. The event, chaired by Avinash Misar, saw a large gathering of ITTA members, special invitees, and media representatives. Dr. Anup Rakshit, Executive Director of ITTA, warmly welcomed all attendees. Mahesh Kudav, Vice […]

Product Launch & Innovation

Centric Software Launches AI-Powered Fashion Design Tool

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

Centric Software has announced the release of Centric AI Fashion Inspiration, a generative AI image tool designed to streamline the fashion design process. Centric Software, known for its innovative enterprise solutions, helps companies in fashion, luxury, footwear, home goods, and more, achieve digital transformation by optimizing product planning, design, sourcing and

Corporates

Indo Count Acquires Fluvitex USA To Expand Utility Bedding Footprint

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

Indo Count Industries Limited, a global leader in bed linen, today announced a strategic move to expand its Utility Bedding segment. Its U.S.-based subsidiary, Indo Count Global, Inc. (ICG), has acquired Fluvitex USA, Inc., a pillow and quilt manufacturing company in Columbus, Ohio. Fluvitex USA, part of the Spanish textile machinery firm Masias Invest, S.L., […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Maharashtra To Lead In Technical Textiles: Virendra Singh

Textile Insights September 16, 2024

In a keynote speech at the 14th AGM and award ceremony of the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA), Virendra Singh (I.A.S.), Secretary (Textiles), Government of India, outlined the government’s vision and policies aimed at supporting and advancing the technical textile sector. Emphasizing the government’s readiness to listen to the industry, Singh positioned