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AGOA Expiry Threatens Over 66,000 Kenyan Textile Jobs

Textile Insights May 15, 2025

Kenya’s garment and textile export industry faces major uncertainty as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) nears its scheduled expiry in September 2025, potentially putting more than 66,000 jobs in jeopardy. According to the 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of

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USTR Criticizes China, India, EU For ‘Unfair Trade Practices’ Impacting U.S. Textile Industry

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

The United States has publicly criticized China, India, the European Union, and several other nations for what it described as “unfair trade practices” that are undermining the American textile and apparel industry. In a statement shared on social media, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said these practices have contributed to the […]

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Odisha Approves Rs 3,898 Cr Projects, Textile Sector Gets A Push

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

The Odisha government on Friday approved 19 industrial projects worth Rs 3,898 crore, with the potential to generate over 7,400 jobs across various sectors. Among these, key proposals in the apparel and textile sector were given the green light, reaffirming the state’s push to diversify its industrial base. The approvals came during the meeting of […]

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TN Handlooms Minister Visits Textile Mills, Reviews Operations And Schemes

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

State Handlooms and Textiles Minister R. Gandhi visited several textile mills in southern Tamil Nadu over two days to review operations and inspect government-supported facilities. On Tuesday, he visited Madura Coats in Madurai and held discussions with the management on best practices, technological advancements, and labour welfare schemes adopted by the company. Earlier,

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Report Challenges Nike’s Wage Claims at Cambodian Supplier

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

A recent investigation has cast doubt on Nike’s claims regarding wages at its supplier factories, revealing that only 1% of workers at a Cambodian facility earn nearly double the country’s minimum wage. The report, published on April 25, 2025, by ProPublica, analyzed a detailed payroll data set from Y&W Garment, a Cambodian factory producing baby […]

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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 alternative, especially for cotton-based and knitwear products. India’s knitwear

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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