Corporates

Kraig Biocraft Wins Government Land for Spider Silk Scale-Up

Textile Insights December 17, 2025

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in spider silk technology, has secured usage rights to a strategic block of government-owned mulberry gardens located near its spider silk production operations in Southeast Asia, supporting a major expansion of its manufacturing capacity. The

Sustainability

Sun Chemical Highlights Industry Firsts In Sustainability Report

Textile Insights December 17, 2025

Sun Chemical has released its 15th annual Sustainability Report, highlighting steady progress in circular product innovation, emissions reduction and industry collaboration. The report outlines the company’s journey towards net carbon neutrality by 2050, with Sun Chemical already 86% of the way to achieving its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target. This progress is driven

Dyes & Chemicals

New EU Rules Redefine Chemical Management For The Textile Industry

Textile Insights December 17, 2025

The European Union is set to significantly reshape how the textile and apparel industry manages, tracks and reports chemicals, with new requirements under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) placing chemicals at the centre of sustainability and compliance. The regulations mandate greater

Corporates

Danfoss IXA Appoints Peter Friedrich Gschwend As Managing Director

Textile Insights December 17, 2025

Danfoss IXA has announced the appointment of Peter Friedrich Gschwend as its new Managing Director, effective September 1, 2025. Gschwend brings over 18 years of leadership experience with Danfoss Drives, along with deep expertise in the maritime sector, positioning him well to lead Danfoss IXA into its next phase of growth. Commenting on his appointment, […]

Corporates

Fineotex Enters U.S. Oilfield Chemicals Market With Strategic Acquisition

Textile Insights December 17, 2025

Fineotex Chemical Limited (FCL), a global leader in specialty performance chemicals, has announced a landmark strategic acquisition in the United States through its subsidiary, marking a transformative step in the company’s journey towards global expansion and technological leadership in high-performance and sustainable chemical solutions. The acquisition involves the

Product Launch & Innovation

Fabric To Zippers: Shraddha Impex Brings Imada Force Measuring Instrument To The Textile Industry

Textile Insights December 16, 2025

The textile industry has always been one of the most creative yet competitive sectors in manufacturing. From soft cotton fabrics to heavy-duty industrial materials, quality and strength define a brand’s reliability. A beautiful fabric means little if a button snaps or a seam tears after a few washes. That’s why textile testing has become essential […]

Corporates

Mafatlal Industries Commences Installation Of 4 MW Solar Plant At Nadiad Unit

Textile Insights December 16, 2025

Mafatlal Industries has initiated the installation of a 4 MWp (DC) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at its Nadiad manufacturing unit for captive power consumption. Once commissioned, the solar plant is expected to deliver significant savings in power costs for the unit, while supporting operational efficiency. The project underscores the company’s ongoing

Cotton

Brazil Overtakes India As Bangladesh’s Largest Cotton Supplier: USDA

Textile Insights December 16, 2025

Brazil has emerged as Bangladesh’s leading supplier of raw cotton, overtaking India, according to a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Bangladesh is one of the world’s largest cotton importers and the second-largest exporter of readymade garments globally. In the 2024–25 marketing year (MY25), which began in August 2024, Bangladesh imported 8.28 […]

Cotton

BCI And Planboo Launch Biochar Pilot For Cotton Farms In India

Textile Insights December 16, 2025

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and climate tech startup Planboo have announced a pilot project to produce and use biochar on cotton farms in India. Starting February 2026, the initiative will engage at least 75 farmers to transform agricultural waste from the January cotton harvest into biochar, a charcoal-like substance that improves soil health and […]

Fabric

US Fabric Shop Expands Licensed Sports Fabric Line

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

US Fabric Shop has announced an expanded range of licensed sports fabrics, including new NHL Hockey Team designs, alongside prints from NFL, MLB, NBA, and college teams. The store serves buyers both online and in its North Carolina location, offering fabrics by the yard in cotton, fleece, flannel, knits and blends. The new collection aims […]