Tete-A-Tete

‘Our Focus Is On Strengthening Sweden’s Position As A Hub Of Textile Machinery Innovation’

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

TMAS members look forward to strengthening relationships with long-term partners, meeting new customers and enhancing our visibility in one of the fastest growing textile regions in the world, says Therese Premler-Andersson What key innovations or technologies will your members be showcasing at

Cotton

North Carolina Varsity Research Team Finds Greener Way To Make Cotton Wrinkle-Free

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Every year, the U.S. produces around 7.5 million bales of cotton and more than half of it ends up in clothing. But the very processes that make cotton fabrics smooth, wrinkle-resistant and water-repellent often rely on harsh chemicals, some of which are harmful to both environment and human health. Now, a team of researchers at […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Samson Rope And Ocean Legacy Pioneer Recycling Path For End-Of-Life Marine Ropes

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Samson Rope Technologies, Inc., has teamed up with Canadian non-profit Ocean Legacy Foundation to repurpose end-of-life high-performance marine ropes into durable consumer products, tackling a long-standing challenge in the marine industry. High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) ropes, widely used in towing, vessel mooring, and offshore operations, are extremely durable but

Textile Print

Colorix FabPro Series: Revolutionizing India’s Digital Textile Printing Landscape

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Setting New Industry Benchmarks with Advanced Technology and Proven Performance India’s digital textile printing market is experiencing unprecedented growth, valued at US$ 466.7 million in 2024 and projected to reach US$ 1.134 billion by 2030 with an impressive 16.4% CAGR. At the forefront of this transformation stands Orange O Tec Pvt. Ltd., whose Colorix FabPro

Special Report

Manufacturing Sector Spurred Country’s Warehousing Demand In H12025: Knight Frank

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Knight Frank India, a leading international property consultancy, in its latest half-yearly report, India Warehousing Market Report, reported a 42 per cent YoY surge in leasing volumes to 32.1 million square feet across the top eight Indian markets. This sharp rise in demand was led by the manufacturing sector, which saw a 71 per cent […]

Tete-A-Tete

‘India Will Remain A Key Player In Global Textile Value Chain’

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Digitalisation, AI and smart manufacturing are noticeably changing the role of textile trade fairs. Visitors no longer come just to see products, but to immerse themselves in a connected ecosystem, avers Olaf Schmidt, Vice President, Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt   How do you view the current state of the global textile and apparel […]

Cotton

AbTF Powers Ahead With Sustainable Cotton And Cashmere

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has announced strong results for the 2024 financial year, underscoring its role as a global driver of sustainable raw materials in the textile industry. Through its flagship initiatives Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the Good Cashmere Standard (GCS), the foundation continued to scale impact across farming communities, ecosystems […]

Corporates

AD From The House Of Arvind Appoints Raghav Juyal As Brand Ambassador

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Championing Comfort, Style & Everyday Fashion   AD, the contemporary ready-to-wear brand from the House of Arvind, has announced actor and youth icon Raghav Juyal as its new brand ambassador. Celebrated for his authentic personality and effortless style, Raghav embodies AD’s ethos of comfortable, breathable, and fashionable everyday wear designed for today’s

Machinery

BTMA To Showcase Advanced Fibre, Aerospace & Medical Tech At ITMA Asia 2025

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

From microsurgical sutures to aircraft wings, UK-based textile machinery innovators are set to demonstrate how advanced fibres are reshaping high-value industries at the upcoming ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore. A 20-company delegation from the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) will showcase technologies spanning medical, aerospace, defence, renewable

Trade & Market

US Apparel Imports Shift: China Down, Asia Up

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The US textile and apparel (T&A) import market saw a sharp reshuffle in July 2025, with Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India strengthening their positions even as China’s exports continued to fall steeply. According to OTEXA data analysed by CITI, Vietnam’s shipments to the US rose 14.2% year-on-year, while Bangladesh grew 5.2% in July. India clocked 9.1% […]