Corporates

Durst Group Expands Presence In Scandinavia With Launch Of Durst Nordic AB

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

Durst Group, a global leader in digital printing and production technologies, has strengthened its strategic footprint in Scandinavia with the establishment of Durst Nordic AB. This move marks both a heartfelt farewell and a forward-looking transition as the company concludes its decades-long

Product Launch & Innovation

Sateri Launches Commercial-Scale Viscose Fibre From Recycled Textile Waste

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

Sateri, the world’s largest producer of viscose and part of the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) group, has achieved a significant milestone in circular textile innovation by launching viscose fibre production on a commercial scale using recycled textile waste. Developed in partnership with Swedish forestry cooperative Södra, the new fibre is produced using a blend of […]

Corporates

Lululemon And Samsara Eco Sign 10-Year Deal To Expand Use Of Recycled Materials

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

Lululemon and Samsara Eco have entered into a 10-year offtake agreement to advance the use of recycled raw materials in Lululemon’s product portfolio. Under the partnership, Lululemon will source a significant portion of its future nylon 6,6 and polyester needs from Samsara Eco, with the potential to cover up to 20% of its total fibre […]

Trade & Market

South African Government Confirms Textile Sector’s Role In Economic Recovery

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, has reaffirmed the pivotal role of South Africa’s clothing and textile sector in driving economic recovery and re-industrialisation. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting and 20-year anniversary celebration of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC) held at UVU Africa in Cape

Industry

CTA Apparels Champions Skill India Mission Through Samarth Scheme

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

CTA Apparels recently took part in a special session chaired by Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh, highlighting its active role in the Ministry of Textiles’ flagship skill development initiative Samarth. Six former trainees, now full-time employees at CTA, shared their success stories. Among them, Sarvesh, trained in 2021, spoke of how the scheme enabled her […]

Trade & Market

Piyush Goyal Strengthens Economic Ties With Switzerland And Sweden

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a successful two-day visit to Switzerland (June 9–10) and commenced his official engagements in Sweden today. In Switzerland, the focus was on advancing bilateral economic ties and operationalising the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed earlier this year. Goyal held high-level

Technology

Tra Ly Tackles Labor Shortage With Trützschler’s Smart Automation

Textile Insights June 13, 2025

Vietnam’s spinning industry is facing an acute shortage of skilled operators. As industrialization accelerates, competition for young talent is increasing, and many workers are choosing roles in other sectors. For Tra Ly Hung Yen Spinning, a company known for its consistent quality, this labor crunch posed a significant challenge. To mitigate its impact, Tra Ly […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Cantabil Launches 600th Store In Baramulla

Textile Insights June 12, 2025

Cantabil Retail India Ltd., one of India’s fastest-growing fashion and lifestyle brands, has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its 600th exclusive brand outlet. The new store, located in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, spans 3,016 sq. ft. and is designed to offer an immersive, elevated fashion retail experience. This landmark opening underscores

Event

CMAI’s 81st Garment Fair Goes Two-Phase

Textile Insights June 12, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has announced the 81st edition of its flagship event, the National Garment Fair (NGF), to be held in a new two-phase format. Recognized as India’s largest B2B apparel trade fair, the 81st NGF will feature two focused segments — Kidswear from June 23 to 25, and Menswear and […]

Industry

CITI Welcomes Government-Wide Task Force On Textiles To Boost Export Growth

Textile Insights June 11, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the Ministry of Commerce’s formation of a dedicated Task Force on Textiles, which aims to adopt a whole-of-government approach to enhance India’s textile exports. CITI Chairman Shri Rakesh Mehra commended the initiative, stating that it will enable exporters to fully leverage existing and upcoming trade