Product Launch & Innovation

Grasim Develops Livaeco Based Scuba Knit Fabric For Sustainable Performance Wear

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Grasim Industries’ Pulp & Fibre business, through its Textile Research and Development Centre (TRADC), has developed an innovative Scuba Knit fabric made with Livaeco regenerated cellulosic fibres, offering a sustainable alternative for the rapidly growing performance and athleisure

Special Report

Global Textile Machinery Shipments Decline In 2025, Spinning Segment Bucks Trend: ITMF

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Global textile machinery shipments declined across most categories in 2025, with spinning machinery emerging as the only major segment to record growth, according to the 48th International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics (ITMSS) released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation. The survey, compiled with data from more than 200 machinery manufacturers

Corporates

Primark Opens 21st Store In Italy, Invests € 6 Million In Cremona

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

International fashion retailer Primark has opened its newest store at the Cremona Po Shopping Centre in Cremona, marking its 21st store in Italy and fifth in the Lombardy region. The company has invested € 6 million in the project, creating 100 new jobs. The new store offers 2,000 square metres of retail space on a […]

Event

Gartex Texprocess India 2026 To Bring Together Textile And Denim Manufacturing Ecosystem

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Gartex Texprocess India, incorporating the Denim Show, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from August 6–8, 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the garment, textile and denim manufacturing sectors. The exhibition will feature over 185 exhibitors, 700+ brands and more than 1,200 products across 14,850 sq m of exhibition space. Supported by the […]

Industry

CMAI Backs Standardised Indian Apparel Sizing Framework

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has welcomed the move towards a standardized apparel sizing system based on Indian body measurements, calling it a major step for both consumers and the apparel industry. Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, CMAI, said the association has been involved in the initiative from the beginning, working with NIFT and […]

Corporates

Meadow Grove Research Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Meadow Grove Research has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation as a Corporate Member, strengthening the federation’s network across the global textile value chain. Meadow Grove Research specializes in supply, demand and trade analysis of cotton and other soft commodities. The company provides market intelligence and insights aimed at helping businesses

Corporates

Santoni China Group Expands India Focus, Appoints Neeraj Bansal As Director – India Operations

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Santoni China Group has reaffirmed its commitment to the Indian knitting market with plans to strengthen its business presence, customer support infrastructure and service network across the country. As part of this strategy, the company has appointed Neeraj Bansal as Director – India Operations. India remains a key strategic market for Santoni China Group, and […]

Sustainability

CHT Group Advances Sustainability Efforts In 2025

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

CHT Group has strengthened the integration of sustainability into its business operations, according to its 2025 Sustainability Report, which highlights progress in climate action, transparency and social responsibility. A major achievement during the year was the German Sustainability Award 2026 for the company’s Pigmentura dyeing process, recognised for combining

Corporates

Turkey’s Sanko Group To Invest US$ 300 Million In Bangladesh Textile Facility

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Turkish textile major Sanko Group has announced plans to invest US$ 300 million in a modern integrated textile manufacturing facility at the Mirsarai Industrial Zone in Bangladesh, marking one of the latest major foreign direct investments in the country’s textile sector. The investment proposal was discussed during a meeting between Sanko representatives and Bangladesh’s

Corporates

Lohia Corp Lists At 8% Premium On BSE, Gains Further In Early Trade

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Lohia Corp Ltd., a manufacturer of machinery for the HDPE and PP woven fabric industry, made a strong stock market debut on July 30, listing at Rs 460 per share on the BSE, an 8.24 per cent premium over its issue price of Rs 425. Following the listing, the stock gained further momentum and was […]