Industry

Dr. Gurudas Aras Conferred Honorary Doctorate By Prestigious French University

Textile Insights April 20, 2025

In a remarkable recognition of his lifelong contributions to the textile industry, Dr. Gurudas Aras has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the esteemed French institution, École Supérieure De Robert Sorbon. The accolade was presented in recognition of his thesis titled “The

Industry

Giriraj Singh Sees Bhilwara Emerging As A Major Textile And Garment Hub

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

Union Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh, expressed optimism about Bhilwara’s transformation into a prominent textile and garment manufacturing hub in India. Speaking briefly with the media on the sidelines of a programme in the city on Tuesday, Singh said the region holds immense potential to generate employment for the youth through the textile industry. “I […]

Policies

Rajasthan Rolls Out Rs 10,000 Cr Textile Policy To Boost Jobs And Investment

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

In a major policy push to position Rajasthan as a leading textile manufacturing hub, the state government has announced the Rajasthan Textile and Apparel Policy 2025. The comprehensive policy aims to attract investments worth Rs 10,000 crore and create up to two lakh new jobs over the next five years, while fostering inclusive, sustainable growth […]

Sustainability

Sweden Overwhelmed By Textile Waste Surge After EU Ban On Disposal

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

Sweden’s recycling centres are overflowing with discarded clothing following the European Union’s ban on throwing away textiles, with municipalities calling on fast fashion giants to shoulder responsibility for the mounting waste. “It’s a huge amount coming in every day. It’s been crazy,” said Brian Kelly, secretary general of the Artikel2 charity shop in Stockholm, where

Industry

US Buyers Seek Price Cuts From Indian Exporters

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

As the United States prepares to implement a new round of reciprocal tariffs, American textile importers are reportedly pressuring Indian exporters to absorb part of the cost burden—raising concerns over shrinking profit margins across the supply chain. Subin Mitra, Founder of apparel manufacturing platform Groyyo, confirmed that US importers have already begun requesting

Corporates

PLEVA GmbH Appoints Next-Gen Leaders Kathrin And Stephan Pleva As Managing Directors

Textile Insights April 16, 2025

PLEVA GmbH, a renowned German manufacturer of high-precision sensors and control technologies, has announced the appointment of Kathrin Pleva and Stephan Pleva as Managing Directors. The siblings will join their father, Dr. Ralf Pleva, in steering the family-owned business into its next chapter. Founded in 1969, PLEVA has built a global reputation for reliable and […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Trelleborg Partners With NTU To Advance Smart Medical Textiles

Textile Insights April 16, 2025

Trelleborg, a global leader in engineered coated fabrics, has entered a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Medical Technologies Innovation Facility, supported by Innovate UK. The collaboration will focus on advancing Trelleborg’s capabilities in smart fabrics for healthcare applications, aiming to develop an innovative smart

Industry

Egypt To Develop Two Textile Cities To Boost Exports To US$ 11.5 Billion By 2030

Textile Insights April 16, 2025

Egypt is set to establish two fully integrated textile cities in Minya and Fayyoum, each spanning 5.5 million square meters, with a combined investment potential of US$ 3.5 billion from both domestic and foreign sources. This ambitious initiative, announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir, aims to elevate […]

Sustainability

Messe Frankfurt Unveils Five Key Priorities For A Sustainable Textile Future

Textile Insights April 16, 2025

Messe Frankfurt is placing sustainability in sharp focus at its international textile trade fairs with the launch of “Texpertise Econogy Insights” – a new initiative spotlighting five core issues driving the industry’s transformation. These themes, rooted in data from the Texpertise Econogy sustainability checks and insights from global experts, address the

Dyes & Chemicals

Shivtek Spechemi To Invest INR 650 Cr In Green Chemical Plants In Gujarat & Rajasthan

Textile Insights April 16, 2025

Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd, the flagship company of Shiva Group of Industries and a leading name in specialty chemicals, has announced a major expansion with an investment of Rs 650 crore to set up state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing facilities in Gujarat and Rajasthan. This strategic move aims to boost India’s green manufacturing capabilities and strengthen the