Dyes & Chemicals

Clariant Launches CATOFIN 1000 Catalyst To Boost PDH Efficiency

Textile Insights April 30, 2026

Clariant has introduced CATOFIN 1000, its next-generation propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst, designed to enhance selectivity, productivity and operational reliability for propylene producers. Building on the proven CATOFIN 310 Series, the new catalyst delivers improved performance with an

Product Launch & Innovation

Evonik Launches Asia Hub For Sports Material Innovation

Textile Insights April 30, 2026

Evonik has inaugurated the “Evonik Asia PAthletic Center,” a dedicated research and innovation hub focused on advancing polyamide solutions for the sports and consumer goods industries. The new facility will serve as a one-stop platform for long-chain polyamides, offering capabilities from material evaluation to application validation. With a strong focus on polyether

Corporates

BASF Commissions Aroma Plants In Germany, China

Textile Insights April 30, 2026

BASF has announced the commissioning of three new world-scale production facilities for menthol and linalool in Ludwigshafen and citral in Zhanjiang, strengthening its global aroma ingredients footprint. The citral plant in Zhanjiang will cater to both local demand and downstream production, including menthol and linalool at Ludwigshafen. Commercial production across all

Trade & Market

Egypt, Russia Sign MoU To Boost Maritime Trade And Logistics Cooperation

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

Egypt and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in maritime trade, transport and logistics, marking a step forward in bilateral economic ties. The agreement was signed by Egypt’s Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir and Nikolai Patrushev, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chairman of the Russian Maritime Council, during

Economy

ICE Cotton Gains On Weak Dollar, Weather Concerns

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

ICE cotton futures extended gains, supported by a weaker US dollar and ongoing drought concerns in West Texas, a key growing region. The most active July 2026 contract settled at 79.36 cents per pound, up 0.22 cent. A softer dollar, down 0.2 percent, made US cotton more attractive to global buyers, lending support to prices. […]

Industry

Chinese Delegation Explores Textile Investment Opportunities In Bangladesh

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

A high-level Chinese business delegation is exploring fresh investment opportunities in Bangladesh’s textile and textile chemical sectors, signalling growing cross-border interest in the country’s manufacturing ecosystem. The 20-member delegation, currently in Dhaka, held discussions with the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) on April 27, focusing

Industry

Piyush Goyal Meets Industry To Boost Exports Post India–New Zealand FTA

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on April 27, to chart strategies for strengthening India’s export ecosystem following the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. The meeting, attended by representatives from 30

Corporates

Epic Group Launches India’s First Net-Zero Garment Campus

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

Epic Group has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Trimetro Manufacturing Campus in Khordha, Odisha, marking a landmark investment of US$ 100 million and setting a new benchmark for sustainable industrial development in India. The facility was formally inaugurated by Sampad Chandra Swain, Honourable Industries Minister, along with key dignitaries from the ministry and Ranjan

Corporates

BluWin Announces Departure Of Dr Siva Pariti After 14 Years Of Service

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

BluWin has announced that Dr Siva Pariti, Chief Impact Officer, will be stepping down from his role effective April 30, 2026, following more than 14 years of dedicated service to the organisation. Dr Siva has played a pivotal role in shaping BluWin’s growth and success, leading key initiatives that strengthened the company’s position in the […]

Industry

AAFA Urges Swift Passage Of Anti-Counterfeiting Bill In House

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has urged the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly pass H.R. 4930, a key anti-counterfeiting bill aimed at strengthening border enforcement of intellectual property rights. The legislation would enhance the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to share critical shipment-related information, including