Industry

Afreximbank To Build U$5 Bn Textile Hub In Nigeria

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will begin construction of a U$ 5 billion integrated textile industrial facility in Nigeria this July, in partnership with Arise IIP and Swiss textile machinery firm Rieter, supported by the Swiss government. The move is part of a continent-wide

Sustainability

Textile Exchange Unveils 2030 Strategy – Doubling Down On Systems Change

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

Textile Exchange has announced a bold strategic shift as it aligns its operations and focus to meet the scale of transformation required for the fashion and textile industry to achieve critical climate and nature goals by 2030. The initiative, titled “Strategy to 2030: Doubling Down on Systems Change”, follows an extensive internal review launched in […]

Industry

BTMA Seeks Urgent Policy Reversal To Avert Textile Sector Crisis

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

Bangladesh’s primary textile industry is on the brink of a major disruption, warns the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), urging the government to roll back recent fiscal measures that threaten the survival of domestic spinning mills. In letters sent to key policymakers including the finance and commerce advisers, Bangladesh Bank Governor, and NBR Chairman, BTMA

Policies

Bangladesh Seeks Tariff Relief Amid Urgent Trade Talks With US

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

Bangladesh is in urgent negotiations with the US to avert looming tariffs that threaten its key exports, particularly apparel. Set to take effect on July 9, the proposed US tariff policy includes a 37% duty on Bangladeshi cotton products more than double the current 16% with a 10% baseline levy already in place. A high-level […]

Industry

Textile Ministry Plans New Schemes Beyond PLI-II

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

The Union Ministry of Textiles is exploring the introduction of new schemes for the sector in addition to the proposed second phase of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI-II). Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, stated during a media interaction in Coimbatore today (June 30, 2025) that the government remains committed to the […]

Industry

Govt Extends Safety Order Deadline To Sept 2026

Textile Insights June 13, 2025

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued an amendment to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, extending the enforcement timeline for key provisions of the regulation. As per the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025, the original compliance date has been

Event

29th Manufacturing IT Summit India Set For Tomorrow In Mumbai

Textile Insights June 11, 2025

India’s premier manufacturing technology conference to spotlight digital transformation and smart factory initiatives Exito Media Concepts is set to host the 29th edition of the Manufacturing IT Summit India tomorrow (June 12, 2025) in Mumbai. This physical conference will gather top technology and manufacturing leaders to explore the future of industrial digitization,

Fibre

Trützschler’s Truecycled Yarn Powers Sustainable Interiors In Lotus Electric Cars

Textile Insights May 29, 2025

Trützschler’s advanced Truecycled process is now steering sustainability in the automotive sector, with its high-quality recycled yarn featured in Lotus’ electric vehicles. In partnership with German innovation hub Brain of Materials, Trützschler has enabled the development of WYRON Truecycled yarn, which meets the stringent demands of the automotive industry. The yarn is

Machinery

Powering Progress: LMW Drives Eri Silk Spinning Expansion In North-East India

Textile Insights May 28, 2025

Eri silk, represents one of India’s most eco-conscious and culturally rooted textile traditions. Its production, which allows the silkworm to emerge from the cocoon unharmed, makes it a truly sustainable and ethical fiber. Historically spun on handlooms, Eri silk is now undergoing a remarkable transformation—powered by modern technology and regional collaboration in

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

UNIQLO Opens Fourth Mumbai Store At Inorbit Mall, Malad

Textile Insights May 19, 2025

Expands LifeWear reach in one of the city’s fastest-growing neighborhoods Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has opened its fourth store in Mumbai at Inorbit Mall, Malad, marking its 16th physical outlet in India. Strategically located in Malad West, the new store aims to bring UNIQLO’s signature LifeWear – high-quality, functional and timeless clothing – to more […]