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Tariff Tailwinds: Tirupur Gains As US Shifts From China

Textile Insights April 24, 2025

India’s textile sector is experiencing an unexpected revival as shifting global trade dynamics, particularly US tariffs on China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh has derived international apparel brands to source more from India. This redirection of supply chains has positioned India as a viable

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Lesotho Promotes Ethical Manufacturing To Revive Textile Sector

Textile Insights April 24, 2025

The Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC), in partnership with the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) project, hosted a two-day WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) Technical Training to promote ethical and sustainable practices in the country’s struggling textile and apparel industry. Held at Avani Maseru, the training was led by WRAP

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IAF Urges Tariff Rollback, Calls For Stability In Global Apparel Trade

Textile Insights April 24, 2025

The International Apparel Federation (IAF), representing manufacturers across 40+ countries, has raised strong concerns over the U.S. administration’s punitive tariffs imposed on April 2. The federation warns these measures threaten global apparel supply chains, destabilize economies, and jeopardize millions of jobs worldwide. While the suspension of some tariffs is

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TAI South Gujarat to Host Seminar on MMF Export Opportunities on April 22

Textile Insights April 20, 2025

The Textile Association (India) – South Gujarat Unit is set to organize an insightful seminar on April 22, 2025, focusing on the export potential of Man Made Fibre (MMF) products. With global demand for MMF textiles rising, the event aims to highlight strategies for growth through sustainability, innovation and government support. The seminar will feature […]

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Dr. Gurudas Aras Conferred Honorary Doctorate By Prestigious French University

Textile Insights April 20, 2025

In a remarkable recognition of his lifelong contributions to the textile industry, Dr. Gurudas Aras has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the esteemed French institution, École Supérieure De Robert Sorbon. The accolade was presented in recognition of his thesis titled “The Indian Textile Industry…Challenges and Solutions.” A towering figure in

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Giriraj Singh Sees Bhilwara Emerging As A Major Textile And Garment Hub

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

Union Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh, expressed optimism about Bhilwara’s transformation into a prominent textile and garment manufacturing hub in India. Speaking briefly with the media on the sidelines of a programme in the city on Tuesday, Singh said the region holds immense potential to generate employment for the youth through the textile industry. “I […]

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US Buyers Seek Price Cuts From Indian Exporters

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

As the United States prepares to implement a new round of reciprocal tariffs, American textile importers are reportedly pressuring Indian exporters to absorb part of the cost burden—raising concerns over shrinking profit margins across the supply chain. Subin Mitra, Founder of apparel manufacturing platform Groyyo, confirmed that US importers have already begun requesting

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Egypt To Develop Two Textile Cities To Boost Exports To US$ 11.5 Billion By 2030

Textile Insights April 16, 2025

Egypt is set to establish two fully integrated textile cities in Minya and Fayyoum, each spanning 5.5 million square meters, with a combined investment potential of US$ 3.5 billion from both domestic and foreign sources. This ambitious initiative, announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir, aims to elevate […]

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Global Textile Industry Shows Resilience Amid Challenges: ITMF Survey March 2025

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released the results of its 31st Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) for March 2025, reflecting a complex global landscape marked by modest deterioration in business conditions, persistent structural challenges and cautious optimism. After a gradual recovery since November 2023, the global textile industry saw

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Vietnam, India Explore Deeper Textile Cooperation Amid US Tariff Challenges

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Vietnam and India have significant potential to strengthen cooperation in the textile and garment sector, particularly as new reciprocal tariffs introduced by the United States are expected to increase export costs for both countries. According to Bùi Trung Thướng, Trade Counselor at the Vietnam Trade Office in India, the shifting U.S. trade policy highlights the […]