Corporates

PI Cottex To Raise Capacity To 1,000 Tonnes, Backs Brückner Technology

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

PI Cottex, a vertically integrated manufacturer of knitted fabrics based in Ludhiana, is targeting a significant capacity expansion over the next two to five years, with monthly production expected to rise from around 600 tonnes to 1,000 tonnes. The company plans to support the expansion

Industry

Indian Diaspora In Laos A Living Bridge Between Two Nations: Minister

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

The Indian diaspora in Lao PDR has an important role to play in strengthening ties between the two countries, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said at a reception held here. The reception was attended by Ambassador of India to Lao PDR Yogeshwar Sangwan, alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) […]

Policies

India-EU FTA May Open New Growth Avenue For Textile Industry

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could provide a major growth opportunity for India’s textile and apparel industry, with the sector stepping up engagement with European retailers, fashion brands and sourcing platforms ahead of the pact’s expected implementation early next year. A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles and leading

Trade & Market

Global Garment Trade Nears US$ 550 Billion As China, Bangladesh, Vietnam Reshape Competition

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Global garment trade has expanded sharply over the past two decades, with knit and woven garments together accounting for nearly 60% of world textile exports in 2025. But the growth has also brought a major shift in the competitive landscape, with China retaining its dominance while Bangladesh and Vietnam have emerged as major global suppliers. […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Arushi Roopchandani Launches Atleisure To Bridge Workwear And Comfortwear

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Designer and entrepreneur Arushi Roopchandani has launched Atleisure, an elevated comfort-wear label aimed at women who move between work, travel, errands and personal commitments through the day. The brand seeks to bridge the gap between workwear and comfortwear by combining polished silhouettes with comfort-led fabrics designed for extended wear. Atleisure is built

Technology

Barmag To Showcase Yarn, Recycling Technologies At Egy Stitch & Tex Expo

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Barmag and BB Engineering (BBE) will showcase technologies aimed at improving the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of synthetic yarn production at the Egy Stitch & Tex Expo 2026 in Cairo from September 24 to 27. The companies will present solutions covering the textile value chain from melt to yarn at the ATAG Ltd., booth (Hall […]

Industry

Textile Ministry Pushes TRAs To Make Research Industry-Driven, Outcome-Focused

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has called for a stronger industry focus in textile research, with greater emphasis on converting research into technologies, patents, prototypes and commercially viable solutions for the sector. The ministry made the call at the second Coordination Committee Meeting of Textile Research Associations (TRAs), held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi and

Trade & Market

China-ASEAN Trade Crosses US$ 1 Trillion, Supply-Chain Links Deepen

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Trade between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) crossed the US$ 1 trillion mark for the first time in 2025, highlighting the growing importance of the region as a major hub for manufacturing, sourcing and cross-border supply chains. China-ASEAN trade reached US$ 1.05 trillion in 2025, registering a 7.4% year-on-year increase, according […]

Economy

India’s Current Account Deficit Widens To US$ 4.2 Billion In Q1

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to US$ 4.2 billion, or 0.5% of GDP, in the first quarter of 2026-27, from US$ 3.4 billion or 0.4% of GDP, in the corresponding quarter a year earlier, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The widening deficit was primarily driven by a higher […]

Export

Egypt’s Exports To China Nearly Triple, Cotton And Textile Fibre Shipments Gain Traction

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Egypt’s exports to China nearly tripled in the first half of 2026, with cotton and vegetable textile fibres emerging as one of the country’s key export categories to the Chinese market, even as the bilateral trade deficit continued to widen. Egyptian exports to China jumped 199.8% year on year to US$ 840.8 million between January […]