Corporates

Recover Appoints Hans Ploos van Amstel As Executive Chairman Of Board Of Directors

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Recover, the leading materials science company and large‑scale producer of sustainable, high‑quality recycled cotton fibre and cotton fibre blends, has announced the appointment of Hans Ploos van Amstel as Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors. Hans brings over three decades of global

Product Launch & Innovation

Hohenstein And DuPont Develop Innovative Testing Methods For Soft Ballistic Inserts

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Testing laboratory Hohenstein and DuPont have joined forces to create three innovative and reliable test methods for soft ballistic inserts. Maximizing the comfort and mobility of body armor, such as bulletproof vests, is critical for the performance and endurance of law enforcement and military personnel. The new methods bridge the gap between traditional testing and […]

Industry

Epson Opens Innovation Centre And Launches Textile Academy In UK

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Epson has inaugurated a new Innovation Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, UK, alongside launching its first-ever Textile Academy, aimed at inspiring young designers and students to contribute to a more sustainable textile industry. To mark the occasion, textile design students from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) participated in a one-day workshop, where they printed

Economy

Budget 2025 Proposals To Boost Indian T&A Sector And Enhance Global Competitiveness

Textile Insights February 10, 2025

The domestic textiles and apparel (T&A) sector has applauded the growth-focused measures announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget 2025. Welcoming the progressive budgetary steps aimed at infusing the much-needed momentum, the apex industry body, Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) says that Budget reflects the government’s

Tete-A-Tete

‘GTTES 2025 Aims To Create Valuable Networking Opportunities And Drive Industry Growth’

Textile Insights February 10, 2025

GTTES 2025 will highlight key trends such as sustainability, automation, innovation and efficiency-driven solutions, says Ketan Sanghvi in an exclusive tete-a-tete with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights  Given the industry’s gradual recovery and shifting global trade dynamics, how will the Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show 2025 (GTTES 2025)

Machinery

Stäubli India To Showcase Textile Machinery Innovations And Solutions At GTTES 2025

Textile Insights February 8, 2025

Stäubli India, a subsidiary of the globally renowned Stäubli Group, is set to participate in GTTES 2025, presenting its latest innovations in textile machinery and solutions. With a legacy spanning over 130 years since its establishment in 1892, Stäubli has evolved into a leading mechatronics company, serving customers worldwide across four dedicated divisions: Electrical

Machinery

Premier Looms To Unveil High-Speed CAM Rapier Loom At GTTES 2025

Textile Insights February 8, 2025

Premier Looms Manufacturers, a leader in textile machinery manufacturing since 1976, is excited to showcase its latest innovation at GTTES 2025. Premier Looms is unveiling its high-speed CAM Rapier loom, a breakthrough technology set to revolutionize the textile industry with exceptional speed and efficiency. As the exclusive manufacturer of ‘Make in India’ water jet

Machinery

Veolia To Showcase Sustainable Water Solutions At GTTES 2025

Textile Insights February 8, 2025

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (India), a global leader in sustainable water management, is showcasing its expertise at the GTTES 2025 exhibition. Veolia offers innovative solutions to address the complex water, wastewater and process challenges in the textile industry. With a presence in over 130 countries, including a strong foothold in South Asia, Veolia

Event

Bharat Tex 2025 To Showcase India As A Global, Sustainable Textile Hub

Textile Insights February 4, 2025

Union Textiles Secretary, Neelam Shami Rao, lauded industry bodies for their efforts in organizing Bharat Tex 2025, the largest-ever global textile show. Commending the textile Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations, she emphasized that Bharat Tex reaffirms India’s position as a reliable and sustainable sourcing and investment destination for textiles.

Economy

Union Budget 2025-26: A Transformational Push For Textiles, MSMEs, Agriculture And Exports

Textile Insights February 1, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, introducing a series of bold reforms and sector-specific initiatives aimed at bolstering India’s textile industry, MSMEs, exports and agriculture, while implementing tax relief measures to increase disposable income and stimulate economic growth. With a strong focus on self-reliance, domestic