Event

HGH India 2025 Opens With Grand Inaugural Ceremony In Mumbai

Textile Insights July 4, 2025

Industry Leaders, Government Officials, and Designers Unite to Shape the Future of Indian Homes   The 17th edition of HGH India, the country’s leading bi-annual trade show for Home Textiles, Home Décor, Furniture, Houseware, and Gifts, commenced on 1st July at the Bombay Exhibition Centre,

Corporates

Lenzing AG Successfully Places EUR 500 Million Hybrid Bond

Textile Insights July 4, 2025

The Lenzing Group, a global leader in regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has successfully placed a new hybrid bond totaling EUR 500 million, significantly exceeding the initial target of EUR 300 million. The bond carries an annual coupon of 9.0%, priced at the lower end of the indicated 9.0–9.5% range, and […]

Sustainability

Second Spin, Ascott India Partner To Repurpose Hotel Linen Waste

Textile Insights July 4, 2025

Textile recovery venture gives discarded linens a second life through upcycling and recycling Second Spin, a circular textile recovery venture formerly known as Retex, is gaining momentum in India with its mission to tackle institutional linen waste. Focused on hotels, hospitals, and spas, the initiative aims to keep discarded textiles out of landfills through a […]

Corporates

SANITIZED Partners With RUDOLF For Global Distribution Of Textile Additives

Textile Insights July 4, 2025

SANITIZED AG, a global leader in hygiene and material protection technologies, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Rudolf Holding SE & Co. KG, a renowned specialty chemical company. Beginning February 1, 2026, RUDOLF will become the exclusive worldwide distributor of Sanitized® textile additives. A transition phase will commence on September 1,

Textile Park

Centre Clears Rs 1894 Cr. PM MITRA Park For Tamil Nadu

Textile Insights July 2, 2025

In a major boost to Tamil Nadu’s goal of becoming a global textile hub, the Union government has approved a Rs 1894-crore development plan for the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Virudhunagar district. Announced by Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh yesterday, the project will be developed over 1052 […]

Sustainability

Elevate Textiles’ Net-Zero Targets Validated By SBTi

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Elevate Textiles, along with its brands A&E, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann, and Safety Components, has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term and net-zero emissions targets. The approval confirms that Elevate’s climate goals align with the most ambitious criteria under the SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard. The company aims to

Corporates

Americhem Unifies Europe Operations, Advances Sustainability

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Americhem Inc., a global leader in polymer solutions, has unified its European operations under the Americhem brand to streamline customer experience and reinforce consistency across its global manufacturing network. “This move simplifies how we scale and serve,” said CEO John Richard. “One brand delivers clarity, consistency and confidence.” The Denmark facility plays a

Export

Textile Exporters Get Relief As DGFT Relaxes 180-Day Export Obligation Rule

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

In a welcome move for textile exporters, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has eased export obligation (EO) rules under the Advance Authorisation scheme, removing textile products from the purview of the stricter 180-day compliance period. Earlier, all imports under Advance Authorisation for certain notified products including textiles had to meet export

Corporates

Oerlikon Thailand Celebrates 20 Years Of Innovation With New Aerospace PVD Coating Lane

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Oerlikon marked a significant milestone as its Thailand coating centre celebrated 20 years of delivering innovative surface solutions. The anniversary event highlighted Oerlikon’s commitment to advancing technologies through both local-to-local and global-to-local services, including PVD and thermal spray equipment, additive manufacturing and advanced materials. A major

Event

CMAI’s Kidswear Fair Draws 15K+ Buyers, Marks Segment Surge

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) successfully concluded the 81st National Garment Fair, Kidswear Edition from June 23–25 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The exclusive show drew over 15,000 buyers from India and 50+ international visitors, reinforcing the growing demand for kidswear. Featuring 590 brands across 3.5 lakh sq. ft., the fair saw