Dyes & Chemicals

Transfer Chemicals And SHEIN Establish Joint Laboratory For Textile Innovation

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

On February 17, Transfer Chemicals and SHEIN, a global leader in online fashion and lifestyle retail, signed a cooperation framework agreement in Guangzhou, marking the official establishment of the “SHEIN & Transfer Joint Laboratory.” Wang Haoran, Vice President of Transfer

Cotton

Better Cotton Extends Partnership With Cotton Australia Until 2027

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Better Cotton has renewed its Strategic Partnership with Cotton Australia, the official body for the country’s cotton growers, extending their collaboration until 2027. The agreement reinforces their shared commitment to promoting sustainable cotton production and ensuring alignment in standards. Since 2014, Cotton Australia’s my Best Management Practice (myBMP) Standard

Corporates

Ambercycle And Zhejiang Huilong Partner To Advance Circular Textile Solutions

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Ambercycle, a pioneer in textile recycling, has joined forces with Zhejiang Huilong New Materials Co., Ltd., a leader in dope dyed polyester yarn manufacturing, to accelerate the adoption of circular textile materials. The partnership aims to drive sustainable innovation in the global textile supply chain. Ambercycle’s cycora, a high-quality regenerated polyester made

Corporates

Jakob Müller Group Acquires MEI International, Strengthening Narrow Fabric Weaving Solutions

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Jakob Müller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric weaving technology, has announced the acquisition of MEI International, an esteemed Italian manufacturer of wide-label weaving machines, effective January 1, 2025. With over 50 years of industry expertise, MEI brings specialized air-jet weaving technology to JMG’s comprehensive product portfolio. This strategic

Sustainability

Lenzing Supports EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, Urges Immediate Action

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibres for textiles and nonwovens, has welcomed the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal, aimed at fostering a sustainable, climate-neutral, and competitive industry. On February 26, 2025, in Antwerp, Belgium, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the initiative with 400 business leaders,

Corporates

Kamal Mittal Joins RSWM Ltd As Chief Executive And Business Head – Cotton Yarn Business

Textile Insights February 28, 2025

RSWM Limited (LNJ Bhilwara Group) has appointed Kamal Kishore Mittal as Chief Executive and Business Head – Cotton Yarn Business. With over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, and brand building, Mittal has played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and building high-performance teams. His career includes leadership positions at major

Industry

Massive Fire Erupts Again At Surat’s Shiv Shakti Textile Market

Textile Insights February 27, 2025

A massive fire erupted in the four-storey Shiv Shakti Textile Market just hours after a blaze had been controlled in the building’s basement shops. The incident created panic in the area as Surat Fire and Emergency Services (SFES) teams, along with firefighters from multiple stations, launched extensive firefighting operations to prevent the flames from spreading. […]

Sustainability

HUGO BOSS Introduces Eightyards For Textile Upcycling

Textile Insights February 27, 2025

Eightyards GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the HUGO BOSS Group, officially commenced business operations. Based in Metzingen, the new venture enables HUGO BOSS to repurpose its surplus materials, giving them a new lease of life. Eightyards operates across three core business areas: reselling, reusing, and re-, up-, and downcycling the Group’s surplus textiles for

Industry

Beximco Textiles Shuts Down Operations, Workers’ Dues To Be Paid In Phases

Textile Insights February 27, 2025

Beximco Textiles has announced the closure of all its factories, with operations ceasing completely from 28 February. The company has laid off all officers, employees, and workers, citing a lack of work. A company notice states that worker dues will be paid in phases starting 9 March, with the finance and labour ministries providing the […]

Machinery

Barmag Showcases Sustainable Textile Technologies At SaigonTex 2025

Textile Insights February 27, 2025

Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, will present its advanced textile solutions at SaigonTex 2025 from April 9-12 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Visitors at Hall A, Stand 1J01 can explore sustainable and efficient technologies from Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag, and Oerlikon Nonwoven, with a focus on recycling, digitalization, and high-performance yarn […]