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Centre Backs Indigenous Geo-Grid Coating Technology With Rs 14.92 Crore Project

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has approved a Rs 14.92 crore project under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) to develop indigenous geo-grid coating technology, marking a major step towards reducing the country’s dependence on imported technical textile machinery. The project has

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Trident Bags Triple Honours At CII Energy Awards

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Trident Group has earned multiple national honours at the 10th Edition of the CII National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition 2026, recognising its leadership in energy efficiency, ESG performance and low-carbon manufacturing. Held on July 2–3 under the theme Powering the Net Zero Goals, the competition honoured organisations driving innovation and excellence in

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Shahi Exports Outlines Comprehensive Strategy To Tackle Heat Stress

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Shahi Exports has outlined a comprehensive strategy to tackle rising heat stress across its manufacturing operations, calling for greater collaboration between brands and suppliers as climate change reshapes working conditions in the apparel industry. With more than 50 manufacturing facilities and a workforce of over 100,000 employees, the company said thermal comfort has

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Inditex Commits €13 Million To Support Rohingya Refugees

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Inditex has renewed its strategic partnership with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), committing €13 million between 2026 and 2028 to improve the living conditions of nearly 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The funding will support an Integrated Settlement Planning programme focused on enhancing community safety, improving infrastructure,

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Reju Opens First North American R&D Centre To Advance Textile Recycling

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Reju, a textile regeneration company, has opened its first proprietary Research and Development (R&D) Centre in North America in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to accelerate the commercialisation of its textile recycling technologies. Located within Technip Energies’ Advanced Materials and Catalysts Research Center, the facility will support the development of

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RSWM, NITRA Partner To Promote Commercialisation Of Milkweed Fibre Blended Yarn

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

RSWM Ltd has strengthened its collaboration with the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) to accelerate the adoption and commercialisation of milkweed (calotropis) fibre blended yarn, a sustainable textile innovation that transforms naturally growing weeds into value-added fibre. The announcement was made during NITRA’s 52nd Foundation Day, where Om

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Borana Weaves Secures Approval Under PLI Scheme Round 3 For MMF Fabrics

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Borana Weaves Ltd has received approval from the Ministry of Textiles to participate in Round 3 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles under the Man-Made Fibre (MMF) fabrics segment in the Part-2 category. The approval follows the company’s selection on June 16, 2026, and its subsequent confirmation to establish a separate project […]

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Batliboi Acquires Penta Automation To Strengthen Industrial Automation Capabilities

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Batliboi Limited has acquired Penta Automation Systems Pvt. Ltd., strengthening its capabilities in industrial automation, robotics integration and advanced manufacturing solutions. The acquisition, completed on July 3, 2026, marks a strategic expansion of Batliboi’s engineering portfolio and reinforces its commitment to delivering enhanced automation solutions to

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Ferraro Acquires Cibitex’s Finishing Business Unit To Strengthen Textile Solutions

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

Ferraro S.p.A. has acquired the Finishing business unit of Cibitex S.r.l., marking a strategic move to strengthen its position in the global textile machinery industry. The acquisition, completed on July 2, 2026, brings Cibitex’s expertise in textile finishing technologies into Ferraro’s portfolio. The deal enhances Ferraro’s range of textile finishing solutions by

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Trident Group Earns Great Place To Work Certification

Textile Insights July 1, 2026

Trident Group, one of the world’s largest home textile manufacturers and a global leader in terry towels and wheat straw-based paper, has been awarded the Great Place to Work Certification for the first time. The recognition is based entirely on employee feedback, with 95% of Trident employees stating that the company is a great place […]