Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Business Opportunities Expand In Global Textile Coatings Market

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

Imagine slipping into a jacket that repels water during a downpour or wearing protective gear that shields against flames and chemicals. These everyday miracles are made possible by textile coatings, a rapidly evolving sector that is transforming fabrics into high-performance materials. The

Export

CITI: T&A Exports Dip In August, Apr–Aug Trend Positive

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

India’s textile and apparel (T&A) exports slipped in August even as cumulative shipments for April–August 2025 stayed in positive territory, latest trade analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) shows. Exports of textiles fell 2.79% year-on-year to US$ 1.70 billion in August, while apparel exports dropped 2.65% to US$ 1.23 billion. Overall

Economy

Trade Deal by November? India–US Talks Regain Momentum

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

India and the United States formally resumed trade negotiations on Tuesday, with both sides describing the discussions as “positive and forward-looking.” The commerce ministry said the talks covered “various aspects of the trade deal” and that efforts would be intensified to reach an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial agreement. The US delegation was led […]

Textile Park

PM Modi Launches India’s Largest Textile Park In Dhar

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for India’s largest integrated textile park in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant push for the country’s textile industry under the government’s PM MITRA scheme. Spread across 1300 acres, the Dhar park will house more than 80 industrial units and is expected to generate around three lakh […]

Corporates

Reliance Retail Appoints Kaveri Nag As Head Of Marketing For Indian Designer Wear

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

Mumbai: Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle division has appointed seasoned marketer Kaveri Nag as Head of Marketing for its Indian Designer Wear portfolio. Nag moves from United Colors of Benetton India, where she led marketing and public relations for the past three years. With over 16 years of experience spanning lifestyle retail, luxury automobiles, and […]

Corporates

Rieter Finalises Capital Plan Ahead Of Barmag Acquisition

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

Rieter Holding Ltd., has laid out the final details of its capital measures as shareholders gather for the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The moves are aimed at raising funds for the acquisition of OC Oerlikon’s Barmag division, a deal expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approval. The Swiss textile […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

ABFRL Unveils OWND!: A Bold New Fashion Brand For Gen Z

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) has announced the launch of OWND!, a bold new fashion brand designed for India’s Gen Z and young, trend-conscious consumers. The launch introduces a fresh proposition, complete with a new brand name, identity, contemporary store layouts, and the hottest trend-driven products tailored to the vibrant and dynamic lifestyle […]

Industry

Indian Textiles Must Embrace Innovation, Says CITI Deputy Chairman

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

India’s textile and apparel industry must step up innovation and embed sustainability to stay competitive in global markets and achieve its export and domestic growth targets, according to Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) Deputy Chairman Ashwin Chandran. “Innovation is no longer a choice, it is a pathway to futureproofing our industry,” Chandran said at […]

Machinery

Mesdan Showcases Textile Lab Innovations At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

Textile Insights September 17, 2025

Mesdan, a leading provider of textile testing and laboratory equipment, will participate in ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore from October 28–31, 2025. The company will share a 286 m² booth with Vandewiele in Hall 4, booth A302, highlighting its latest solutions for cotton and yarn testing. The company will feature four key lab […]

Machinery

Savio Unveils AI-Driven Winding And Spinning Solutions At ITMA Asia Singapore 2025

Textile Insights September 17, 2025

Savio, the Italian textile machinery manufacturer, will showcase its latest winding and spinning innovations at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore, highlighting AI, automation and digital integration for modern textile production. The company’s spotlight will be on three flagship machines: Proxima Smartconer, Lybra Smartspinner, and the Phoenix Assembly Winder. The