Corporates

CelluComp To Open First U.S. Commercial-Scale Plant In Minnesota

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

CelluComp, a leader in fibre-based packaging materials, is set to launch its first commercial-scale facility in Renville, Minnesota, this May. The 15,000-square-foot plant will begin producing Curran, a micro-fibrillated cellulose product made from sugar beet pulp—an eco-friendly alternative to

Machinery

TechnoSport Integrates Karl Mayer Tricot Machines At Perundurai Mega Factory

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

TechnoSport has become the first company in South India to integrate Karl Mayer’s high-performance tricot machines into its activewear and sportswear production at its new mega factory in Perundurai. The state-of-the-art HKS 3-M warp knitting machines enhance the brand’s manufacturing capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to high-quality, accessible apparel with a focus

Corporates

MAS Holdings Expands In India With New Apparel Facility In Odisha

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer, has broken ground for its first facility in Odisha, India, marking a key milestone in its global expansion. This move strengthens MAS’ regional production capabilities and enhances its access to India’s fast-growing retail market. The new facility is set to begin apparel production in 2026, focusing on value-added

Industry

UP’s Textile & Handloom Industry On Growth Path With Major Government Initiatives

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

Uttar Pradesh’s handloom and textile industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, emerging as the largest decentralized cottage industry after agriculture. The sector employs around 1.91 lakh handloom weavers and supports over 80,000 families, while more than 5.50 lakh weavers earn their livelihood through 2.58 lakh powerlooms. To strengthen the industry, the UP

Policies

Tamil Nadu To Unveil New Textile Policy Within 10 Days

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government will release a new textile policy within the next 10 days, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles R. Gandhi announced on Tuesday. He also stated that a separate project for the powerloom sector will be introduced in the upcoming state budget. The minister, along with Electricity, Prohibition, and Excise Minister V. Senthil […]

Industry

Pointcarre Expands Into Pakistan’s Textile Market With Advanced CAD Solutions

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Pointcarre Textile Software, a global leader in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for textiles, has expanded into Pakistan, establishing a dedicated team to modernize design workflows for weavers, printers, and knit manufacturers. The company’s integrated solution, supporting dobby weaving, Jacquard, printing, and knit design, is now available in Pakistan, catering to both Mac

Industry

VMD Mini Textile Park Inaugurated In Karur

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Karur, Tamil Nadu, witnessed a significant milestone on March 4, 2025, with the grand inauguration of the VMD Mini Textile Park at Kakavadi. Initiated by the Karur Textile Manufacturer & Exporters Association (KTMEA), this marks the region’s first Mini Textile Park, aimed at strengthening the local textile sector. The event was graced by Thiru R. […]

Industry

Fire Contained At Gokak Textiles’ Solar Power Plant, No Casualties Reported

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Gokak Textiles Limited reported that a fire broke out at its Solar Power Plant in Gokak Falls, Belagavi, Karnataka, on March 4, 2025, around noon. The fire was brought under control within two hours through continuous efforts by firefighters, with no injuries or loss of life reported. The company is investigating the cause of the […]

Corporates

New Light Apparels Expands With New Manufacturing Unit In Delhi

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

New Light Apparels has established a new manufacturing unit at Budh Vihar, Phase-II, Sharma Colony, Near Teen Murti Mandir, Delhi, to support business growth, expand production capacity, and enhance control over the manufacturing process. A pioneer in apparel manufacturing, exporting, and supplying, New Light Apparels offers a trendy range of men’s, women’s, girls’, boys’,

Textile Print

Mimaki Launches Two Advanced Direct-to-Textile Sustainable, High-Quality Textile Printers

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Mimaki Europe has launched the Tx330-1800 and Tx330-1800B, two advanced direct-to-textile printers designed for sustainable and high-quality on-demand printing. The new Tx330 Series enhances accessibility while reducing environmental impact, making it ideal for varied print runs in the textile and apparel markets. The Tx330 Series eliminates the need for extensive pre- and