Event

HIGHTEX 2026 To Showcase Next-Gen Technical Textiles

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

HIGHTEX 2026, Turkiye’s premier and only dedicated exhibition for technical textiles and nonwovens, will take place from June 9-13, 2026, at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center. The event will bring together global leaders in technical textile and nonwoven technology, highlighting revolutionary

Industry

EDANA Calls For Caution On EU Countermeasures To US Tariffs

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

EDANA, the global association representing the nonwovens industry, has expressed concerns over the European Commission’s potential countermeasures against recently imposed US tariffs on EU steel, aluminium, and related products. While supporting efforts to protect EU industries, EDANA warns that retaliatory measures could have unintended consequences for the

Industry

344 RMG Factories In Bangladesh Yet To Clear Eid Bonuses; Protests Escalate

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

According to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), 344 readymade garment (RMG) factories have yet to pay Eid-ul-Fitr bonuses, despite the deadline set for the 20th of Ramadan. Additionally, factories were required to clear half of March’s salary before Eid, but 84 units have either only partially paid or not paid at all. […]

Event

Birla Cellulose Unveils Sustainable Livaeco Collection At Jaipur Times Fashion Week

Textile Insights March 26, 2025

Birla Cellulose, from the house of Aditya Birla Group, made a striking statement at Jaipur Times Fashion Week with an exclusive showcase featuring its latest collection crafted using Livaeco, the eco-enhanced variant of its fabric. Created in collaboration with esteemed partner brands like Indoera, Juniper, and Holly Hock, the collection is a testament to sustainable […]

Industry

Bhilwara Energy To Invest Rs 750 Cr In India’s Largest rPET Resin Plant

Textile Insights March 25, 2025

Bhilwara Energy Limited has announced the launch of LNJ GREENPET, a state-of-the-art B2B food-grade recycled PET (rPET) resin manufacturing plant in Tonk, Rajasthan. Spread across 95 acres, the facility will create 700+ jobs and become India’s largest single-premises bottle-to-bottle (B2B) recycled PET resin plant. Slated to begin operations by September 2026, LNJ GREENPET

Sustainability

EuRIC Unveils ‘EU Recyclers’ Manifesto’ To Boost Textile Circularity By 2030

Textile Insights March 25, 2025

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) Textiles Branch has released its “EU Recyclers’ Manifesto: Increasing textiles circularity by 2030”, outlining five key policy recommendations to accelerate circularity in the textile sector. With each EU citizen generating approximately 16 kg of textile waste annually, but only 4.4 kg being separately collected for

Corporates

Morocco, Sunrise Group Sign MAD 2.3 Billion Textile Deal

Textile Insights March 25, 2025

Morocco has signed an investment agreement with Chinese textile giant Sunrise Group to strengthen its textile industry. The MAD 2.3 billion deal, signed in Rabat, will establish two industrial units in Skhirat and Fez, creating 7,000 direct and 1,500 indirect jobs. The project aims to build an integrated supply chain, allowing Moroccan companies to produce […]

Machinery

Trigema Invests In Brückner’s Energy-Efficient Dryer For Sustainable Textile Production

Textile Insights March 24, 2025

Trigema W. Grupp KG, a leading German manufacturer of sports and leisurewear, has reinforced its commitment to sustainability and efficiency by integrating Brückner’s Power-Dry relaxation dryer into its production facility in Burladingen. The new machine, installed in late 2024, features a hybrid heating system, an energy-efficient air-through suction zone, and a compact

Corporates

Garware Technical Fibres Sets Up UK Subsidiary

Textile Insights March 24, 2025

Garware Technical Fibres has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Garware Technical Fibres UK (GTFL UK), to expand its technical textile business in the UK. As per an exchange filing, GTFL UK was established with an initial capital of 10,000, comprising 10,000 shares of 1 each, acquired through cash consideration. The subsidiary aligns with the parent […]

Industry

Shein Invests US$ 70M In Supplier Empowerment And Worker Welfare

Textile Insights March 24, 2025

Shein has committed US$ 70 million to its Supplier Community Empowerment Programmr (SCEP) through 2028, aimed at upgrading supplier facilities, enhancing manufacturing technologies, and improving worker welfare. By the end of 2024, over US$ 33 million has been disbursed under the programme. As part of the initiative, Shein has renovated 203 facilities covering 500,000