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Indonesia’s Textile Industry Faces Crisis Amid Factory Closures And Layoffs

Textile Insights March 13, 2025

Indonesia’s textile and garment industry is in crisis, with mass layoffs and factory closures threatening its future. Major textile player PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex) recently shut down operations, adding to the closure of 61 factories between January 2023 and December 2024 in Banten,

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Digital Wages Boost Cambodia’s Garment Workforce

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

Around a million people work in Cambodia’s garment, footwear and home textiles industry, with women forming the majority of the work force. The sector has seen a significant transformation through wage digitalization, with 75% of global brand suppliers—covering over half a million workers—now paying wages digitally, a sharp rise from just 22% five years ago. […]

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Achieving 70% Female Workforce Participation By 2047 Key To Viksit Bharat: Sumita Dawra

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

At the Women in Services Sector CII Dialogue 2025, Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, emphasized that achieving 70% female workforce participation by 2047 is pivotal for a Viksit Bharat, unlocking economic potential and fostering national growth. Dawra noted that India’s female labour force participation has risen from 23% in 2017-18 to

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ShinWon Celebrates Women Empowerment on International Women’s Day

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

ShinWon Corporation, a leading global apparel manufacturer, is receiving increased recognition on International Women’s Day for its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and empowering women’s career growth. With the belief that “Human resources are a company’s most valuable asset,” ShinWon actively supports workplace improvements and career development. At its

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UP’s Textile & Handloom Industry On Growth Path With Major Government Initiatives

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

Uttar Pradesh’s handloom and textile industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, emerging as the largest decentralized cottage industry after agriculture. The sector employs around 1.91 lakh handloom weavers and supports over 80,000 families, while more than 5.50 lakh weavers earn their livelihood through 2.58 lakh powerlooms. To strengthen the industry, the UP

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Pointcarre Expands Into Pakistan’s Textile Market With Advanced CAD Solutions

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Pointcarre Textile Software, a global leader in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for textiles, has expanded into Pakistan, establishing a dedicated team to modernize design workflows for weavers, printers, and knit manufacturers. The company’s integrated solution, supporting dobby weaving, Jacquard, printing, and knit design, is now available in Pakistan, catering to both Mac

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VMD Mini Textile Park Inaugurated In Karur

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Karur, Tamil Nadu, witnessed a significant milestone on March 4, 2025, with the grand inauguration of the VMD Mini Textile Park at Kakavadi. Initiated by the Karur Textile Manufacturer & Exporters Association (KTMEA), this marks the region’s first Mini Textile Park, aimed at strengthening the local textile sector. The event was graced by Thiru R. […]

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Fire Contained At Gokak Textiles’ Solar Power Plant, No Casualties Reported

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Gokak Textiles Limited reported that a fire broke out at its Solar Power Plant in Gokak Falls, Belagavi, Karnataka, on March 4, 2025, around noon. The fire was brought under control within two hours through continuous efforts by firefighters, with no injuries or loss of life reported. The company is investigating the cause of the […]

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Nigeria Sets Ambitious Plans to Revive Its Textile Industry

Textile Insights March 5, 2025

The Nigerian government is ramping up efforts to revive its once-thriving textile industry, recognizing its potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and preserve the nation’s cultural heritage. Once a leading sector in Africa, Nigeria’s textile industry employed millions and significantly contributed to the country’s GDP. However, years of policy inconsistencies,

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Epson Opens Innovation Centre And Launches Textile Academy In UK

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Epson has inaugurated a new Innovation Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, UK, alongside launching its first-ever Textile Academy, aimed at inspiring young designers and students to contribute to a more sustainable textile industry. To mark the occasion, textile design students from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) participated in a one-day workshop, where they printed