Corporates

Levi Strauss & Co. Elects Artemis Patrick To Board Of Directors

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

Levi Strauss & Co., announced that Artemis Patrick has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2025. Additionally, Patrick will serve on the Board’s audit and nominating, governance, and corporate citizenship committees starting March 1, 2025. Patrick currently serves

Corporates

Spinnova Oyj Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

Spinnova Oyj, based in Finland, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a Corporate Member. Spinnova has developed innovative, patented technology that converts wood pulp or waste materials—such as leather, textile or agricultural cropping waste—into textile fibres without using harmful dissolving chemicals. The mechanical process used in

Export

India’s Apparel Exports Surge 12.9% In December 2024

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

India’s apparel exports registered a strong growth of 12.9% in December 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, despite global economic challenges and subdued demand from major markets. The cumulative exports for April–December 2024-25 reached US$ 11,316.2 million, reflecting a growth of 11.6% over the corresponding period in 2023-24. Commenting on this performance,

Sustainability

Indorama Ventures Shines In DJSI Rankings For Sustainability Leadership

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

Indorama Ventures Public Company Ltd, a global sustainable chemical leader, has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World Index for the sixth consecutive year and the DJSI Emerging Markets Index for the eighth year. The company achieved an impressive 3rd rank among 83 global chemical companies in the DJSI World Index and […]

Corporates

PDS Multinational FZCO Expands In UAE With New Subsidiary

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

PDS Multinational FZCO, a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of PDS Ltd in the UAE, has announced the incorporation of a new subsidiary, Simple Approach Trading FZCO, on January 20, 2025. This strategic move aims to expand the company’s business in the supply, distribution and marketing of apparel and consumer goods. The newly formed entity, headquartered […]

Dyes & Chemicals

Archroma Joins BioCircular Alliance To Advance Fashion Circularity

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, has joined the BioCircular Materials Alliance, an initiative led by biomaterials pioneer Spiber Inc. The Alliance aims to accelerate the fashion industry’s transition to circular business models through the adoption of renewable, bio-based textile materials and chemical treatments. The Alliance unites

Export

Indian Textile Exports Surge By 12.76% In December 2024 Say CITI Report

Textile Insights January 22, 2025

India’s textile and apparel exports recorded remarkable growth in December 2024, with the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) reporting a 12.76% increase in textile exports and a 12.89% rise in apparel exports compared to December 2023. The combined growth for the month stood at 12.82%, reflecting the sector’s resilience and strong performance. From

Product Launch & Innovation

Kornit Digital To Launch ‘Innovation Hub’ At Impressions Expo Long Beach

Textile Insights January 22, 2025

Kornit Digital, a global leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production, is set to unveil its exclusive “Innovation Hub” at the Impressions Expo in Long Beach, California, from January 23–25, 2024. Located at Booth No. 1061, this vibrant exhibit will showcase Kornit’s award-winning direct-to-garment (DTG) solutions, offering attendees an immersive

Fibre

Sagar Elevates Yarn Quality and Efficiency with Uster FiberQ Subscription

Textile Insights January 21, 2025

Uster FiberQ automated raw material management generated more than 2,000 laydowns in a year for Sagar, one of India’s leading spinners. The results delivered consistent yarn quality and optimized process efficiency – giving a payback period of three months.   Sagar is convinced of the benefits from the full FiberQ package, taking advantage of the […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Jaypore Partners With Shobitam to Showcase India’s Artisanal Craftsmanship

Textile Insights January 21, 2025

Jaypore, the artisanal lifestyle brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, has announced partnership with Shobitam, the renowned direct-to-consumer (D2C) ethnic fashion brand. This collaboration will bring Shobitam’s exclusive collections—including the popular ‘Shobitam Vidya Balan’ line and handwoven pure silk sarees featuring award-winning weaves—into Jaypore’s