Trade & Market

South African Government Confirms Textile Sector’s Role In Economic Recovery

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, has reaffirmed the pivotal role of South Africa’s clothing and textile sector in driving economic recovery and re-industrialisation. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting and 20-year anniversary

Industry

CTA Apparels Champions Skill India Mission Through Samarth Scheme

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

CTA Apparels recently took part in a special session chaired by Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh, highlighting its active role in the Ministry of Textiles’ flagship skill development initiative Samarth. Six former trainees, now full-time employees at CTA, shared their success stories. Among them, Sarvesh, trained in 2021, spoke of how the scheme enabled her […]

Trade & Market

Piyush Goyal Strengthens Economic Ties With Switzerland And Sweden

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a successful two-day visit to Switzerland (June 9–10) and commenced his official engagements in Sweden today. In Switzerland, the focus was on advancing bilateral economic ties and operationalising the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed earlier this year. Goyal held high-level

Technology

Tra Ly Tackles Labor Shortage With Trützschler’s Smart Automation

Textile Insights June 13, 2025

Vietnam’s spinning industry is facing an acute shortage of skilled operators. As industrialization accelerates, competition for young talent is increasing, and many workers are choosing roles in other sectors. For Tra Ly Hung Yen Spinning, a company known for its consistent quality, this labor crunch posed a significant challenge. To mitigate its impact, Tra Ly […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Cantabil Launches 600th Store In Baramulla

Textile Insights June 12, 2025

Cantabil Retail India Ltd., one of India’s fastest-growing fashion and lifestyle brands, has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its 600th exclusive brand outlet. The new store, located in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, spans 3,016 sq. ft. and is designed to offer an immersive, elevated fashion retail experience. This landmark opening underscores

Event

CMAI’s 81st Garment Fair Goes Two-Phase

Textile Insights June 12, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has announced the 81st edition of its flagship event, the National Garment Fair (NGF), to be held in a new two-phase format. Recognized as India’s largest B2B apparel trade fair, the 81st NGF will feature two focused segments — Kidswear from June 23 to 25, and Menswear and […]

Industry

CITI Welcomes Government-Wide Task Force On Textiles To Boost Export Growth

Textile Insights June 11, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the Ministry of Commerce’s formation of a dedicated Task Force on Textiles, which aims to adopt a whole-of-government approach to enhance India’s textile exports. CITI Chairman Shri Rakesh Mehra commended the initiative, stating that it will enable exporters to fully leverage existing and upcoming trade

Corporates

Nepal Faces Fast Fashion Crisis As Imported Garments Choke Rivers And Landfills

Textile Insights June 11, 2025

Nepal is grappling with a growing environmental crisis as imported fast fashion garments overwhelm the country’s rivers, landfills, and fragile waste management systems. In a recent report on Eco Age’s, The Dhobi Khola, a river in the heart of Kathmandu, has become a stark symbol of this issue, its banks now lined with heaps of […]

Textile Print

Caldera Adds Support For Mimaki TxF150 & TxF300 In Direct-To-Film Printing

Textile Insights June 11, 2025

Caldera has expanded its Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing software to include full support for Mimaki’s TxF150 and TxF300 printers, delivering a powerful combination of advanced RIP capabilities and high-performance textile printing. With this new compatibility, users can experience streamlined workflows, outstanding print precision and improved productivity, whether

Export

Vietnam’s Textile Exports Rise 9% In First Five Months

Textile Insights June 11, 2025

Vietnam’s garment and textile exports reached US$ 17.58 billion in the first five months of 2025, marking a 9% year-on-year increase, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS). With imports totaling US$ 10.63 billion during the same period, the sector achieved a trade surplus of US$ 6.95 billion. Truong Van Cam, Vice Chairman […]