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

Event

‘Sporttech Pavilion’ To Spotlight India’s Sports Textiles At Techtextil India 2025

Textile Insights April 16, 2025

In a significant boost to India’s fast-growing sports and fitness textiles sector, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with Concept N Strategies, has announced the launch of the ‘Sporttech Pavilion’ at Techtextil India 2025. The newly introduced pavilion will serve as a dedicated platform spotlighting leading-edge sports and activewear

Corporates

Rieter Celebrates 230 Years Of Innovation In Textile Technology

Textile Insights April 16, 2025

Rieter, the global leader in systems for yarn production from staple fibers, marks its 230th anniversary in 2025 — a journey defined by pioneering innovation, resilience, and growth. Founded on April 15, 1795, by Johann Jacob Rieter in Winterthur, Switzerland, Rieter began as a trading company dealing in exotic spices and cotton. Just days later, […]

Corporates

Egis Names Frederico Justus as CEO For Middle-East & South Asia

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operations services, has announced the appointment of Frederico Justus as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and South Asia. The move is part of the company’s wider strategic reorganization under its ‘Impact the Future’ plan, which aims to elevate Egis into the top 10 […]

Industry

Global Textile Industry Shows Resilience Amid Challenges: ITMF Survey March 2025

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released the results of its 31st Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) for March 2025, reflecting a complex global landscape marked by modest deterioration in business conditions, persistent structural challenges and cautious optimism. After a gradual recovery since November 2023, the global textile industry saw

Industry

Vietnam, India Explore Deeper Textile Cooperation Amid US Tariff Challenges

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Vietnam and India have significant potential to strengthen cooperation in the textile and garment sector, particularly as new reciprocal tariffs introduced by the United States are expected to increase export costs for both countries. According to Bùi Trung Thướng, Trade Counselor at the Vietnam Trade Office in India, the shifting U.S. trade policy highlights the […]

Industry

U.S. Tariff Hikes To Spike Apparel Prices & Disrupt Global Supply Chains: ITMF President Srinivasan

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

The U.S. administration’s sweeping tariff hikes on imported goods are disrupting global textile and apparel value chains and pushing up apparel prices for American consumers. This unilateral move marks a departure from the established global trade framework, traditionally governed by multilateral (WTO), regional and bilateral (FTA) agreements. V. Srinivasan, President of

Industry

Inditex To Fund University Education For 50 Female Textile Workers In Bangladesh

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Inditex, in collaboration with the Asian University for Women (AUW), has launched a scholarship programme aimed at supporting the academic development of female textile workers in Bangladesh. The global fashion retailer will allocate €3.75 million to fund the education of 50 women over the next five years, providing them with access to pre-university and university […]

Industry

Tecnorama Earns Italyx Certification For Excellence In Innovation And Craftsmanship

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Tecnorama, a leader in textile dyeing automation, has been awarded the prestigious Italyx Certification, recognizing its outstanding commitment to innovation, design and quality—values that epitomize Italian tradition. This certification follows the company’s earlier qualification as an Innovative SME by Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development. The Italyx

Event

Latest Ironing And Pressing Innovations To Take Centre Stage At Garment Tech 2025 Expo In Istanbul

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Ironing and pressing technologies will be among the standout attractions at the Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, set to take place from June 25–28, 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM). The exhibition will gather the full spectrum of machinery and systems used in garment and ready-to-wear production, from sewing and cutting to embroidery, denim, packaging […]