Corporates

Avgol Unveils New High-Speed Nonwovens Production Line In Mocksville

Textile Insights February 24, 2025

Avgol, an Indorama Ventures company, has inaugurated its new high-speed, high-capacity multiple beam nonwovens production line at its Mocksville, NC facility. The milestone marks the successful completion of a US$ 100 million investment, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and

Corporates

Netherlands-Bangladesh Circular Textile Trade Mission Strengthens Industry Collaboration

Textile Insights February 24, 2025

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), organized a Circular Textile Trade Mission match-making session at the BGMEA complex in Dhaka. The session marked a significant milestone as the first-ever Dutch trade mission to Bangladesh under

Sustainability

EU Agrees On New Rules For Waste Textile Management

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

The Council presidency and European Parliament representatives have reached a provisional agreement on revising the waste framework directive, introducing harmonized rules for waste textile management across the EU. The agreement establishes extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textile producers and fashion brands, making them accountable for waste generated from

Industry

Bharat Tex 2025 Strengthens India’s Position In MMF & Technical Textiles: MATEXIL Chairman

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest and most prestigious global textile event, concluded on a high note, setting new benchmarks for the textile and apparel sector. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (Manmade Fibre and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council) and Co-Chairman of the Core Committee, highlighted the event’s impact, stating, “Bharat Tex 2025 has

Product Launch & Innovation

VIP Clothing Expands Into Goa, Launches ‘Frenchie X’ In Select Stores

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

In a strategic expansion move, leading Indian innerwear brand VIP Clothing has entered Goa’s retail market. To mark this launch, its popular collection, ‘Frenchie X,’ became available in select stores across the state on February 18, 2025. With this expansion, VIP Clothing aims to enhance accessibility to premium yet affordable innerwear, reaching a wider audience. […]

Corporates

Welspun Living Secures Top ESG Ranking In 2024

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

Welspun Living Limited (WLL), a global leader in home textiles, has achieved a significant milestone in sustainability, securing an ESG score of 83 in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This recognition reaffirms WLL’s leadership as the highest-ranked textile manufacturing company from India in the Textile, Apparel & Luxury Goods

Event

Bharat Tex 2025: SILKTECH Conference Pushes Silk Industry Growth

Textile Insights February 19, 2025

The Central Silk Board (CSB) successfully hosted SILKTECH 2025, an international conference on emerging technologies in the silk sector, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as part of Bharat Tex 2025. Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for Textiles & Foreign Affairs, inaugurated the event, alongside Neelam Shami Rao, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles. Organized

Industry

EU And India Launch 7 Projects To Boost Indian Textiles

Textile Insights February 19, 2025

The European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Textiles of India, have launched seven new projects to boost India’s textile and handicraft sector. Announced on the sidelines of Bharat Tex, these projects are backed by a EUR 9.5 million (Rs 85.5 crore) grant from the EU and aim to drive inclusive growth, resource efficiency, and […]

Machinery

Trützschler’s T-SCAN Gains Strong Endorsement From Indian Customers

Textile Insights February 19, 2025

Removing foreign contaminants from cotton remains a significant challenge, but Trützschler’s T-SCAN technology has proven highly effective in detecting and ejecting impurities during the blowroom process. Initially established in cotton ring spinning lines, T-SCAN is now delivering exceptional results in rotor and recycling applications across India. Cotton bales often

Product Launch & Innovation

HimGra Expands Globally, Wins Textile Startup Grand Challenge Award At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 19, 2025

HimGra, India’s pioneering sustainable textile innovation, has achieved a major milestone at Bharat Tex 2025 by winning the Textile Startup Grand Challenge Award from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The award recognizes HimGra’s leadership in sustainability, innovation, and socio-economic impact. At Bharat Tex 2025, HimGra announced its global expansion