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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,”

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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

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Century Enka Reports Fire At Bharuch NFY Plant

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Century Enka Ltd, an Aditya Birla Group company, informed stock exchanges on February 27 about a fire at its Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) spinning plant at Unit-Rajashree Polyfil in Rajashree Nagar, Bharuch district. The fire broke out around 9:05 pm on February 26 and was reported nearly two hours later at 11:05 pm. The company […]

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Massive Fire Erupts Again At Surat’s Shiv Shakti Textile Market

Textile Insights February 27, 2025

A massive fire erupted in the four-storey Shiv Shakti Textile Market just hours after a blaze had been controlled in the building’s basement shops. The incident created panic in the area as Surat Fire and Emergency Services (SFES) teams, along with firefighters from multiple stations, launched extensive firefighting operations to prevent the flames from spreading. […]

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Beximco Textiles Shuts Down Operations, Workers’ Dues To Be Paid In Phases

Textile Insights February 27, 2025

Beximco Textiles has announced the closure of all its factories, with operations ceasing completely from 28 February. The company has laid off all officers, employees, and workers, citing a lack of work. A company notice states that worker dues will be paid in phases starting 9 March, with the finance and labour ministries providing the […]