Industry

Govt Eases PLI Norms, Adds New MMF Product Lines

Textile Insights October 16, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has notified key amendments to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, expanding its coverage and easing participation norms for investors in the man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles segments. Issued on October 9, 2025, the notification

Industry

NIFT Mumbai Expands Campus, Holds Convocation 2025

Textile Insights October 16, 2025

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Mumbai, inaugurated its newly constructed academic buildings alongside Convocation 2025, marking a major milestone in its growth as a premier design and fashion institution. The event was graced by Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, who inaugurated Academic Buildings I, II, III and

Trade & Market

India, Saudi Arabia To Deepen Trade In RMG And Technical Textiles

Textile Insights October 16, 2025

A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by H.E. Khalil ibn Salamah, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, met Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, at Udyog Bhawan on October 14, to strengthen cooperation in the textile sector under the India–Saudi Strategic Partnership Council framework. The discussions

Corporates

Phifer Acquires Indiana Coated Fabrics To Expand Portfolio

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Phifer Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of precision-engineered textiles and wire products, has acquired all assets of Indiana Coated Fabrics (ICF), headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. The acquisition strengthens Phifer’s position in the coated and laminated fabrics market while expanding its manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio. ICF will continue to operate

Event

ITMF Announces Winners Of The 2025 Start-Up Award

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of the ITMF Start-up Award 2025, who will present their innovative business models at the ITMF & IAF Conference 2025, scheduled for 24–25 October in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, co-hosted by the Indonesia Textile Industry Association (API). The ITMF Start-up Awards aim to provide emerging

Textile Print

Kyocera Europe Partners With Swiss iprint Institute To Advance Inkjet Tech

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Kyocera Corporation announced that its European subsidiary, Kyocera Europe GmbH, will collaborate with the iPrint Institute and Competence Center, a Swiss public research institute specializing in inkjet technology, beginning October 2025. The partnership will leverage Kyocera’s proprietary inkjet technology to explore new applications, including 3D printing, coating and

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Pantaloons Appoints Samantha Ruth Prabhu As Brand Ambassador

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Pantaloons, one of India’s most trusted fashion brands, has appointed acclaimed actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu as its first-ever brand ambassador, marking a new chapter in the brand’s journey toward modern, trend-forward fashion. To celebrate, Pantaloons has launched its festive campaign, ‘Spark Your Imagination’, inspiring consumers to create their own fashion stories with

Corporates

Accor Taps Mascioni Hotel Collection For Luxury Linens

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Accor, a global leader in luxury hospitality, and Standard Textile Co. Inc. have announced a strategic partnership designating Mascioni Hotel Collection as the preferred luxury linen provider for select Accor brands, including Fairmont, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, and MGallery Collection. The collaboration spans over 350 properties worldwide. Together, Accor and Mascioni have

Dyes & Chemicals

Colorband Dyestuff Joins ZDHC Roadmap To Zero Programme As Signatory Chemical Formulator

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Colorband Dyestuff Pvt. Ltd., a leading Indian manufacturer of high-quality textile dyes, has joined the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme as a signatory chemical formulator. Established in 1998, Colorband offers a comprehensive range of textile dyes, including disperse dyes for polyester and reactive dyes for cellulosic fibres and wool. With operations across India and a

Corporates

Avient And ReForm Engineering Drive Thermoplastic Composite Innovation In Construction

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Avient Corporation, a global leader in materials solutions, has partnered with ReForm Engineering Composites LLC to advance the use of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites in construction. ReForm, which specializes in engineering and manufacturing CFRTP solutions, uses its patented Continuous Forming Machine (CFM) to produce complex, curved and