Fabric

Shein Expands Use of Deadstock Fabrics By Over 40% In 2024

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Shein, the global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has significantly increased its use of deadstock fabrics, utilizing over 28,000 metres in 2024—marking a 40% rise from the 19,000 metres recorded the previous year. By repurposing surplus materials from other brands and manufacturers,

Corporates

Jens Reinig Appointed CFO of Freudenberg Performance Materials

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Freudenberg Performance Materials has appointed Jens Reinig as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 1, 2025. Currently serving as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance & Controlling, he succeeds Marco Altherr, who will leave the Freudenberg Group on March 31, 2025, to pursue new opportunities. CEO Dr Andreas Raps acknowledged Altherr’s contributions,

Event

13-Day Nagaland Handloom Expo Begins in Kohima

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

The 13-day Nagaland state handloom expo, showcasing indigenous textiles and handicrafts, commenced at Kohima village ground on Thursday, March 27. Organized by the Nagaland Directorate of Industries and Commerce and funded by the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), the event aims to promote

Cotton

Better Cotton Renews Standard Recognition Agreement With ABRAPA

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Better Cotton has extended its standard recognition agreement with ABRAPA (Brazilian Cotton Growers’ Association), ensuring continued alignment between the ABR (Responsible Brazilian Cotton) Programme and the Better Cotton Standards System (BCSS). Effective retroactively from October 2024 to October 2025, the agreement will automatically renew for three years if all

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Forever 21 Files For Bankruptcy Again, Plans US Wind-Down

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Forever 21’s US operating company has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years, citing intense competition from foreign fast fashion brands and shifting consumer trends. The retailer announced plans for an “orderly wind-down” of its US business while keeping stores and its website operational for now. Liquidation sales will be conducted, and […]

Sustainability

Hohenstein 2024 Sustainability Report Outlines Progress & Future Goals

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Hohenstein, a global testing and research provider, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining its progress and future goals. The report documents sustainability initiatives at its German headquarters and records the company’s global greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for the first time. Hohenstein sees ecological, social and economic sustainability

Product Launch & Innovation

BASF Launches First Commercial Loopamid Plant For Recycled Polyamide 6

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Shanghai facility to produce 500 metric tonnes annually, certified under GRS BASF has commenced operations at the world’s first commercial loopamid plant at its Caojing site in Shanghai, China. With an annual capacity of 500 metric tonnes, the facility marks a significant step toward sustainable solutions for the textile industry. “The startup of this plant […]

Industry

Dangote Petrochemical Plant To Boost Nigeria’s Textile Industry, Save US$ 267M

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has highlighted that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals’ production of polypropylene will play a key role in reviving Nigeria’s struggling textile industry while saving the country $267 million annually in import costs. The $2 billion petrochemical plant, located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, is designed to

Event

Cambodia To Host Global Textile Summit 2025 In Phnom Penh

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

Cambodia’s thriving textile, footwear, and travel goods sector will take center stage at the Global Textile Summit 2025, set to be held on March 31 and April 1 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra. Organized by the Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC), ILO – Better Factories Cambodia (BFC), and German […]

Machinery

Monforts To Showcase Advanced Denim Finishing Technologies At SaigonTex 2025

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

At SaigonTex 2025, running from April 9-12, Monforts will highlight its cutting-edge denim finishing technologies, emphasizing efficiency, versatility, and sustainable production. With over 900 THERMEX hotflue dyeing systems in operation globally, many dedicated to denim production, Monforts continues to push innovation through its Econtrol® and Econtrol®T-CA processes.