Event

Textiles Recycling Expo Makes Landmark Debut In Brussels

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

The inaugural Textiles Recycling Expo, held on 4–5 June 2025 in Brussels, marked a significant milestone for the global textile recycling industry. The event brought together 126 exhibitors and 3,336 visitors from 67 countries, making it the largest gathering dedicated to textile recycling to

Industry

Residents Allege Textile Effluent Discharge Into River Cauvery At Vairapalayam

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

Residents and farmers in Vairapalayam have raised serious concerns over the alleged discharge of untreated effluents from textile processing units into drains that directly flow into the River Cauvery. They claim that industrial waste is being illegally released, especially at night and during rains, to avoid detection. Locals alleged that sewers meant for domestic

Corporates

ZYOD Partners With FAN MANIA To Launch Global Licensed Merchandise In India

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

ZYOD, a leading tech-enabled B2B apparel manufacturing company, has announced a strategic partnership with FAN MANIA, a global licensing firm with offices in Dubai, Dammam, Istanbul, and Mumbai. This collaboration marks ZYOD’s official entry into India’s rapidly expanding licensed merchandise market and aims to introduce exclusive collections from major global brands to

Cotton

Trust Protocol Reports Sixth Year Of Record Growth

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced its sixth consecutive year of growth, achieving record increases in both enrolled planted acres and participating growers. For the 2025 planting season, the programme represents 2.58 million planted acres, up 18% from the previous year, with 1,512 growers now enrolled – a 14% increase over 2024. This growth […]

Industry

KVIC Disburses Rs 300 Cr Subsidy Under PMEGP To Boost Self-Employment

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), disbursed Rs 300 crore in margin money subsidy to 8,794 beneficiaries across the country under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The nationwide disbursal event was conducted virtually from KVIC’s Central Office in Mumbai. The

Corporates

bluesign Gains Recognition In ZDHC Supplier To Zero Programme

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

bluesign has achieved official recognition within the ZDHC Supplier to Zero (StZ) Programme—marking a key milestone in the industry’s drive toward safer chemistry and responsible manufacturing. The bluesign Company Assessment, which involves in-depth on-site evaluations and strict criteria for chemical management and environmental performance, has been accepted as a

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 partnership with distributor Hans Molander, who is retiring after more than 60

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