Trade & Market

Indonesia Ends Anti-Dumping Probe On Chinese Synthetic Yarn

Textile Insights June 23, 2025

On June 16, 2025, Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) officially announced the termination of its anti-dumping investigation into synthetic fibre filament yarn imported from China. In Announcement No. AD.02/253/KADI/06/2025, KADI cited insufficient domestic supply as a key reason,

Industry

Rohit Kansal Leads ESG Meet To Drive Sustainable Textile Vision

Textile Insights June 23, 2025

Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, chaired the 4th ESG Taskforce Meeting, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders from government bodies, industry, associations, academia, think tanks, multilateral agencies, and civil society. The meeting focused on advancing a collective vision for a sustainable, circular, and

Industry

East Providence Fire Dept Becomes First In The U.S. To Adopt PFAS-Free Turnout Gear

Textile Insights June 23, 2025

The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the U.S. to fully equip its firefighters with non-PFAS turnout gear, setting a national precedent for clean protective gear. This landmark transition was made possible through a collaboration with Fire-Dex, a leading protective gear manufacturer, and Milliken & Company, a textile innovation firm. Funded by

Product Launch & Innovation

Shima Seiki Unveils APEXFiz Design-Sox Software For 3D Sock Design

Textile Insights June 23, 2025

Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd., a leading flat knitting solutions provider from Wakayama, Japan, has launched APEXFiz Design-Sox, a new addition to its APEXFiz subscription software lineup, tailored specifically for sock design. This new package simplifies the adoption of 3D virtual sampling in the sock industry by integrating 3D functionality as a standard feature, eliminating the

Corporates

Mango Partners With Circulose To Scale Circular Fashion

Textile Insights June 23, 2025

Mango, one of the world’s leading fashion brands, has become the first company to partner with Circulose since its restart, marking a major step in its journey toward circularity. The partnership will integrate Circulose—a next-generation material made from recycled cotton waste—into Mango’s supply chain, reinforcing its commitment to low-impact, traceable fashion.

Sustainability

NITRA And Welspun Partner For Sustainable Textile Innovation

Textile Insights June 23, 2025

The Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) and Welspun Living Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop eco-friendly textile products using Milkweed fibre—an emerging sustainable raw material. The agreement was formalised on June 20, 2025, at Welspun’s Anjar facility in Gujarat. The MoU was signed by Updeep Singh

Industry

Kazakhstan To Invest US$ 15 Billion In Petrochemical Industry

Textile Insights June 23, 2025

Kazakhstan plans to invest US$ 15 billion across six major oil and gas chemical projects to transition from raw material exports to high-value industrial production, according to Temirlan Urkumbaev of the Ministry of Energy. The flagship polypropylene plant by Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries (KPI), launched in 2022 in Atyrau, has a capacity of 550,000 tonnes annually

Event

Gartex Texprocess India 2025 Marks Record-Breaking Edition

Textile Insights June 20, 2025

Gartex Texprocess India 2025 concluded on a high note, drawing 10,283 visitors from 230 cities across India and five countries. Featuring 125 exhibitors, the expo covered the complete textile and apparel value chain, emerging as a vital business and sourcing platform for the industry. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX […]

Sustainability

Prague Introduces Smart Textile Recycling With Rewards

Textile Insights June 20, 2025

To reduce textile waste and promote sustainable fashion, Prague has launched a smart textile recycling program that rewards residents for responsible disposal. Launched in April, the initiative features 30 uniform collection bins across city waste sorting stations, equipped with tracking systems. It builds on a national mandate effective January 2025 requiring textile

Sustainability

Microban Launches PFAS-Free Water-Resistant Finish Portfolio For Textiles

Textile Insights June 20, 2025

Microban International, a global leader in antimicrobial and product protection solutions, has announced the launch of H₂O Shield, a new line of PFAS- and PFOS-free water-resistant finishes for textiles. This marks Microban’s first venture beyond its core antimicrobial and odor control technologies, expanding its footprint in the functional finishes segment. H₂O Shield