Special Report

Textile Industry Remains Resilient Amidst Turbulent Market Conditions

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

The domestic textile and apparel industry has so far shown a great deal of resilience and grit to sail through the ongoing challenging scenario following the imposition of steep tariffs by the US as also the overall sluggish demand conditions arising in the wake of difficult geopolitical

Trade & Market

Turkey Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties On Acrylic Fibre Imports From China

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Turkey has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of acrylic and modacrylic fibre from China, following an affirmative final ruling by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, aimed at protecting its domestic synthetic fibre industry. According to announcement issued on December 17, 2025, the ministry concluded that Chinese-origin acrylic and modacrylic fibre imports were being

Textile Print

Epson Enables Fast, On-Demand Textile Printing

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

As the holiday season reaches its peak, businesses face surging demand, tighter schedules and frequent changes in packaging and merchandise. Drawing on decades of printing expertise, Epson offers practical labeling and textile printing solutions that help businesses stay agile, efficient and sustainable during this critical period. Across sectors such as manufacturing,

Trade & Market

Vietnam Textile And Apparel Exports To Go Up To US$ 46 Bn In 2025

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry is expected to maintain strong growth momentum in 2025, with exports forecast to reach US$ 46 billion, up 5.6 per cent year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS). The projection would generate a trade surplus of nearly US$ 21 billion, reinforcing Vietnam’s position as the world’s third-largest […]

Textile Print

Your-Colors.com Brings Industrial Textile Printing Online

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

As fashion brands and designers increasingly seek speed, flexibility and lower minimums without compromising quality, South Korea–based Taihan Textile Co., Ltd., has introduced Your-Colors.com, a digital platform that brings industrial-scale textile manufacturing capabilities directly to the creative community. Backed by more than 70 years of textile production experience,

Textile Print

Caldera Launches DTF-Specific RIP Software To Support Growing Custom Apparel Market

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Caldera has introduced a new Direct-to-Film (DTF)-specific RIP software, targeting the rapidly expanding segment of small and home-based garment decorators entering the custom apparel market. As DTF printing continues to move from a niche application to a mainstream decoration method, the company aims to lower technical barriers while maintaining professional-grade output.

Special Report

Geopolitical Instability Is Now India Inc.’s No. 1 Future Risk: MGC Report

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Geopolitical uncertainty has emerged as India Inc.’s most severe strategic risk, with nearly half of business leaders ranking it above other potential threats over the next five years. These findings form a core dimension of the ‘The Global Risk Atlas – New Realities’, released recently by MGC Global Risk Advisory, which maps evolving risk trajectories across […]

Event

Techtextil India 2025 Reinforces India’s Growing Stature As Global Destination For Textiles

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

The 10th edition of Techtextil India 2025 concluded on a high note at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, firmly reinforcing India’s growing stature as a global destination for value-added and technical textiles. The three-day trade fair attracted a robust turnout of 9,144 visitors from 235 Indian cities and 45 countries, with particularly strong participation from […]

Technology

A.T.E. – Accelerating Sustainability And Digitalisation In Textile Industry Through Automation

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

The foremost challenge faced by textile manufacturers is to continue producing high-quality products while simultaneously lowering manufacturing costs and moving to more sustainable processes. Many businesses are, therefore, investing in cutting-edge technologies to reduce waste, increase production efficiency, optimise inventory and trim utility use. Automation and

Textile Print

SPGPrints Highlights Key Differences Between RotaPlate And RotaMesh For Label Printers

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

As label converters face growing pressure from shorter print runs, faster changeovers and rising cost constraints, SPGPrints has outlined key considerations for selecting the right rotary screen technology. The company says choosing between its RotaPlate and RotaMesh screen systems has become a strategic decision for label printers seeking to balance productivity, quality