Export

Vietnam’s Textile And Garment Exports Climb To Nearly US$ 22 Billion In H1 2025

Textile Insights July 17, 2025

Vietnam’s textile and garment sector posted strong growth in the first half of 2025, with exports reaching nearly US$ 22 billion, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report by state-run Nhan Dan. Despite global economic uncertainties, Vietnamese

Industry

Union Minister Giriraj Singh Begins Japan Visit, Strengthens Textile Industry Ties

Textile Insights July 17, 2025

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh kicked off his official visit to Japan with a series of high-level meetings aimed at deepening collaboration between the two countries in the textile and apparel sector. The Minister began his visit by paying floral tribute at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Tokyo, highlighting the enduring global relevance […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Mish Designs Opens First Flagship Store At Seasons Mall, Pune

Textile Insights July 17, 2025

Mish Designs Limited, one of India’s fastest-growing women’s western wear brands has announced the opening of its first-ever flagship store at Seasons Mall, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its journey from a digital-first brand to an omnichannel fashion powerhouse. After captivating a loyal online following with trend-driven collections and a strong digital

Corporates

Girnar Spintex To Expand And Modernize Textile Facility

Textile Insights July 17, 2025

Girnar Spintex Industries has received board approval for a comprehensive plan to expand and modernize its existing composite textile facility. The initiative aims to boost production efficiency, integrate advanced technologies, and align operations with future business needs. The company announced that the expansion and modernization will be carried out in a phased

Corporates

Multiples Consortium To Acquire Controlling Stake In VIP Industries

Textile Insights July 17, 2025

VIP Industries Limited has announced that its promoters, Dilip Piramal and family, have entered into a definitive agreement to sell up to a 32% stake in the company to the Multiples Consortium. The deal will trigger an open offer as per SEBI Takeover Regulations and will result in a change of control at VIP Industries. […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Port Cargo Volumes Set To Rebound Briefly Before New Tariffs Kick In, Says NRF Report

Textile Insights July 14, 2025

U.S. container imports are expected to rise in July after a sharp decline in late spring, but new tariffs set to take effect in August could trigger another downturn, according to the Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. Imports at major U.S. ports reached 1.95 million TEU (twenty-foot […]

Special Report

ITMF Releases 2023 Textile Cost & Carbon Footprint Report

Textile Insights July 14, 2025

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released its 2023 edition of the International Cost Comparison Report, offering deep insights into global textile production costs and, for the first time, a detailed analysis of the carbon footprint associated with each textile product across the entire value chain. Developed with input from industry

Industry

BGMEA And Bangladesh Army Discuss RMG Sector Security And Stability

Textile Insights July 14, 2025

In a significant step toward strengthening security in Bangladesh’s vital readymade garment (RMG) sector, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) held a high-level meeting with the Bangladesh Army at the BGMEA office. The meeting was chaired by BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan and Major General Md. Moin Khan, OSP, ndc, psc, General Officer

Industry

US-Vietnam Tariff Deal Seen As Positive Despite Higher Rates

Textile Insights July 14, 2025

Experts have welcomed the US–Vietnam trade agreement, calling it a positive outcome despite the imposition of a 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods and 40% on transshipped items. This marks a reduction from the previously proposed 46% rate. In return, Việt Nam will eliminate all tariffs on US imports, part of what President Trump called a […]

Industry

European Commission Launches Action Plan To Strengthen EU Chemical Industry

Textile Insights July 14, 2025

The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive Action Plan for the EU chemical industry, aimed at reinforcing the sector’s global competitiveness and driving modernization. The initiative addresses key challenges such as high energy and feedstock costs, unfair global competition and weakened demand, while fostering innovation, sustainability and regulatory