Event

Thailand’s Digital Leaders Drive Industry 4.0 At Manufacturing IT Summit 2026

Textile Insights February 25, 2026

Thailand is entering a transformative phase in its manufacturing evolution, driven by accelerating adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, artificial intelligence, industrial automation, smart factories, and data-driven production strategies. Curated by Exito Media Concepts, a global leader in

Corporates

Garment Mantra Begins Sampling Recycled T-Shirts For Africa & UAE Markets

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

Garment Mantra Lifestyle Limited has announced the commencement of sampling for its newly developed men’s T-shirt range manufactured using recycled fabrics. The new collection has been specifically designed for export to select African and UAE markets. Developed using high-quality recycled fibers sourced from post-consumer and post-industrial textile waste, the range

Event

Giriraj Singh Inaugurates NHDC Handloom Expo In Delhi

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Special Handloom Expo and the 43rd Foundation Day celebrations of the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) at Handloom Haat on February 23, 2026. The event was attended by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and other senior officials. The Foundation Day

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

OVS Enters Mumbai With Second India Store At Sky City Mall

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

OVS, Italy’s leading fashion retailer, is strengthening its presence in India with the launch of its first store in Mumbai on March 14 at Sky City Mall. The opening follows the brand’s successful debut in New Delhi in October 2025 and marks its second store in the country. Spread across approximately 11,000 sq. ft., the […]

Fibre

Uster Guides Spinners On Fiber Control To Cut Yarn Claims

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

Achieving consistent yarn quality remains one of the most demanding challenges for spinning mills worldwide. Recognising that many yarn claims originate from variations in raw material and early-stage processing, Uster Technologies has released practical guidelines to help spinners reduce irregularities right from the start of the process. The insights are featured in the

Corporates

Wampum Syntex Receives Gujarat Beyond Growth Award

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

Wampum Syntex has been conferred with the prestigious Gujarat Beyond Growth Award at a grand ceremony organised by TV9 Gujarati. The award was presented by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendrabhai Patel, recognising the company’s contribution to industrial growth and excellence in the textile sector. The recognition highlights Wampum Syntex’s consistent focus on

Trade & Market

RoDTEP Rates Slashed by 50%: Exporters Face Immediate Margin Pressure

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification announcing a sharp rationalisation of benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. With immediate effect, RoDTEP rates across all HS Codes have been reduced to 50 percent of the existing notified rates. In cases where value caps were […]

Textile Print

Erreà Upgrades Digital Printing With Seven New Systems From Mimaki Europe

Textile Insights February 23, 2026

Italian sportswear brand Erreà has overhauled its digital textile printing operations with the installation of seven high-performance systems from Mimaki Europe, replacing a previous fleet of 28 printers. The new configuration includes three Tiger600-1800TS industrial dye-sublimation printers and four TS330-1600 models. The upgrade is aimed at streamlining production,

Corporates

Aurelia Launches SS’26 With Ananya Panday

Textile Insights February 23, 2026

Aurelia, the women’s ethnic wear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL), has unveiled its Spring Summer ’26 collection under the #HameshaTrending campaign, fronted by Bollywood actor Ananya Panday. With the new campaign, Aurelia sharpens its positioning as a go-to destination for trend-led Indian wear, targeting young, fashion-forward consumers who seek

Trade & Market

US Unveils First US$ 36 Bn Projects Under US$ 550 Bn Japan Trade Deal

Textile Insights February 23, 2026

The United States has launched the first set of investment projects under a newly announced trade agreement with Japan, with the White House unveiling initiatives worth US$ 36 billion as part of Tokyo’s broader US$ 550 billion commitment to invest in the US economy. President Donald Trump described the pact as a massive trade deal, […]