Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Decathlon Partners With Zepto For Faster Delivery Of Sports & Fitness Products

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Decathlon India has announced a partnership with quick commerce firm Zepto to enhance the accessibility of sports and fitness products across the country. Beginning in September, users in 16 cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Chennai and Hyderabad, will be able to order fitness,

Sustainability

Microban And CiCLO Partner To Enhance Sustainability In Textiles

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Microban International, a leader in antimicrobial solutions, has teamed up with CiCLO Technology, a pioneer in reducing microfibre pollution, to integrate advanced sustainability features into synthetic fibres, yarns and fabrics. This strategic partnership combines Microban’s superior odor control and antimicrobial protection with CiCLO’s biodegradable technology to offer

Corporates

Welspun Living Partners With Avgol Industries To Drive Sustainability

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Welspun Living, part of the Welspun Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Avgol Industries to advance sustainable solutions in the non-woven sector. Avgol, a global leader in high-performance spun-melt non-woven fabrics and part of the Indorama Ventures Group, will collaborate with Polymateria, a British technology company known for its biodegradable plastic

Corporates

Amcor Appoints Peter Konieczny As CEO

Textile Insights September 8, 2024

Amcor has announced the appointment of Peter Konieczny as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Konieczny, who has been serving as interim CEO since April 2024, will also be nominated for election as a Director at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders in November 2024. Amcor Chairman Graeme Liebelt praised Konieczny’s leadership, noting his role in […]

Special Report

Learnings From Epic Flop Sessions (Oopsie Daisy Meetings)

Textile Insights September 8, 2024

The Epic Flop Sessions are not about dwelling on the negatives, but leveraging these experiences to drive positive change, writes Murugan S. “What is it again?” I asked my friend, confused. “Yesterday, I had an Epic Flop Session at our mill!” he replied, emphasizing the word ‘Flop’. “I’ve never heard of that! What is it?” […]

Industry

Sircilla Powerloom Cluster Proposal Gains Support

Textile Insights September 5, 2024

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, met with Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh in New Delhi on September 4th, to discuss several initiatives for the textile industry in Sircilla. During the meeting, Sanjay Kumar proposed the establishment of a powerloom cluster in Sircilla, which he believes would significantly benefit the local […]

Industry

Indian Textile Industry Poised For Growth Amid Rising Export Demand

Textile Insights September 5, 2024

The Indian textile industry is poised for growth in 2024, driven by rising export demand, resilient consumer spending, and favorable geopolitical conditions, according to a B&K Securities report. The ready-made garments (RMG) sector is expected to see significant export growth due to restocking by Western retailers, increased demand for spring-summer collections, and

Corporates

Meera Industries Bags Orders From Bulgaria And Egypt

Textile Insights September 5, 2024

Meera Industries has secured international orders totaling US$ 302,000, highlighting its technological expertise and growing global presence despite a challenging economic climate. The orders include US$ 181,000 from Sorokov Instruments in Bulgaria and US$ 121,000 from Egyptal Hegaz Co. in Egypt. These orders, spanning Europe and the Middle East, underscore the increasing

Corporates

Ganesha Ecosphere Partners With Race Eco Chain For PET Recycling

Textile Insights September 5, 2024

Ganesha Ecosphere to have a joint venture with Race Eco Chain to set up washing plants for producing PET flakes. The company’s Board of Directors approved the move during a meeting on September 4, 2024. As part of the joint venture, Ganesha Ecosphere will acquire up to a 49% stake, while Race Eco Chain will […]

Export

Vietnam Secures Textile Orders Through 2024

Textile Insights September 5, 2024

According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), several textile companies in Vietnam have secured orders through the end of 2024 and are already negotiating deals for the upcoming year. Key export markets such as the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and China have shown positive growth, contributing to a significant rise in export turnover. […]