Machinery

Industry 5.0: The Future Of Manufacturing With Color Service

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

The future of manufacturing is not just about automation anymore; it is about integrating smart, human-centric systems that revolutionize production. Industry 5.0 is here, and those who are not ready for this shift are already lagging behind. Enter Color Service, a partner that not only

Tete-A-Tete

From Local To Global: LRT’s 50-Year Milestone Of Growth!

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

In most of the countries where LRT operates, the company holds either number one or number two market position, informs Jagan Mohan Balaji in an exclusive chat with Textile Insights Associate Editor, Henry Dsouza. What are the major milestones LRT has achieved in its 50-year journey, and how has the company diversified its business over […]

Special Report

Buyer’s Remorse: Don’t Have It, Nor Give It To Others!

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

Those who proactively address and learn from buyer’s remorse foster a loyal customer base and a strong, positive brand reputation and also won’t have buyer’s remorse themselves as buyers, writes Murugan S. “I don’t want to continue doing business with that mill!” Mr. X exclaimed; his face flushed with frustration. He was the head of […]

Fabric

India Expands Import Regulations On Synthetic Knitted Fabrics

Textile Insights October 2, 2024

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry of India has announced significant updates to import regulations concerning synthetic knitted fabrics. As per the notification dated 1st October 2024, the government has extended and expanded the Minimum Import Price (MIP) and imposed new restrictions on several fabric categories. One of the key changes is the extension of […]

Corporates

CMAI Appoints Santosh Katariya As New President

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

At the 61st Annual General Meeting of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), held on September 27, 2024, a new Managing Committee was elected, and the leadership team for the 2024-2026 term was announced. Santosh Katariya, Managing Director of Peppermint Clothing Pvt. Ltd., Pune, was appointed as the new President of the Association. The […]

Industry

SGCCI Forms Textile Task Force To Boost Industry Growth

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has established a Textile Task Force (TTF) for the first time, aiming to address industry-wide issues and unite various segments of the textile sector. The decision was made during a meeting on Wednesday, with the official announcement following on Thursday. The TTF will include representatives from […]

Corporates

Monforts Joins Archroma And BW For Sustainable Textiles

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

Monforts is collaborating with Archroma and BW Converting to enhance sustainable solutions at the Monforts Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany. This partnership aims to support dyeing and finishing manufacturers in their development projects, focusing on improving the quality and performance of finished products while maximizing productivity and

Corporates

PUMA Appoints Markus Neubrand As CFO

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

PUMA has appointed Markus Neubrand as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Management Board, effective October 1, 2024. The current CFO, Hubert Hinterseher, will step down by mutual agreement on September 30, 2024, and leave the company on December 31, 2024. Neubrand previously served as CFO at GUESS Inc. and held […]

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 texturizing and dyeing operations at its facilities in Sandigliano and Saluzzo. This

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