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

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

Textile Print

Epson Introduces SureColor G6030, Its First 35-Inch Wide-Format DTF Printer

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Epson has launched the SureColor G6030, its first 35-inch wide-format direct-to-film (DTF) printer, expanding its presence in the growing DTF segment. Designed for garment manufacturers, home décor vendors and print service providers, the printer offers high-quality, cost-effective and efficient printing solutions. The SC-G6030, part of the SureColor G-Series, features an

Fibre

New Research Hub In England To Study Microfibre Pollution From Textiles

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

A newly established research hub in North East England will investigate the extent and environmental impact of microfibre pollution from textiles. The Fibre Fragmentation and Environment Research Hub (FibER Hub), located at Northumbria University in Newcastle, is a collaboration between the university and The Microfibre Consortium (TMC). It will extensively test various

Fibre

Metsä Spring Highlights Kuura’s Lower Carbon Footprint Among Textile Fibres

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Backed by a recent third-party assessment, Metsä Spring is promoting the competitiveness of its Kuura textile fibre against viscose, lyocell, and cotton. Made from softwood Kraft pulp instead of dissolving pulp, Kuura has been found to have a significantly lower environmental impact. A life cycle assessment by Etteplan, reviewed by the RISE Research Institutes of […]

Industry

Nigeria Sets Ambitious Plans to Revive Its Textile Industry

Textile Insights March 5, 2025

The Nigerian government is ramping up efforts to revive its once-thriving textile industry, recognizing its potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and preserve the nation’s cultural heritage. Once a leading sector in Africa, Nigeria’s textile industry employed millions and significantly contributed to the country’s GDP. However, years of policy inconsistencies,

Event

TrusTrace, adidas, Tapestry, And TECHSTYLER Lead The Charge Towards Honest Marketing And Circularity At SXSW 2025

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Pioneering a new era in sustainable fashion, TrusTrace, adidas, and Tapestry are set to headline a thought-provoking panel at SXSW 2025, titled “Honest Marketing and Circularity: A New Era for Fashion.” This session will explore the importance of transparent data in guiding consumers toward environmentally conscious purchases and the transformative role of

Event

VIATT 2025 Features Products & Solutions Across Textile & Garment Supply Chain

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT 2025) opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on February 26 and provided a hub for suppliers and buyers across the textile value chain to explore collaboration opportunities. Organised by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the […]