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Shinkong Invests US$10M in Ambercycle’s First Facility

Textile Insights August 15, 2024

Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation, a global leader in polyester production, has invested US$ 10 million in Ambercycle’s inaugural state-of-the-art commercial facility. This investment will expand global production capacity for Ambercycle’s premium material, made from end-of-life textiles,

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Lenzing Wins Platinum In EcoVadis CSR Rating

Textile Insights August 15, 2024

The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has achieved platinum status in EcoVadis’ CSR rating for the fourth consecutive year. This top-tier recognition places Lenzing in the top 1% of companies globally evaluated by EcoVadis, which assesses corporate social responsibility across environment, fair

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RSWM Launches “For All Reasons, For All Seasons” Campaign

Textile Insights August 14, 2024

RSWM Limited, a leading player in the textile sector and part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has introduced its new digital campaign, “For All Reasons, For All Seasons.” This initiative highlights RSWM’s six-decade legacy of enhancing Indian lives with premium textiles. The campaign features a poignant short film that illustrates how RSWM’s yarns and fabrics

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Indorama Ventures To Close PTA Plant In Montréal-Est

Textile Insights August 14, 2024

Indorama Ventures’ Combined PET business segment has announced plans to discontinue operations at its Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) plant in Montréal-Est, Montral, Canada with preparations for the closure set to begin in September 2024. This decision follows significant shifts in the polyester industry, notably due to new constructions and ongoing overcapacity in

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RSWM To Set Up New Production Unit In J&K

Textile Insights July 31, 2024

In a major boost for industrial growth in Jammu and Kashmir, RSWM Limited has announced its plans to establish a new production unit in the region. This move comes after the company received government approvals under the New Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu and Kashmir, 2021. RSWM has been allotted 32 acres […]

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Eastman Exports Appoints Ritesh Kumar As CEO

Textile Insights July 29, 2024

Tiruppur-based Eastman Exports, India’s fourth largest knitwear manufacturer and exporter, has announced the appointment of Ritesh Kumar as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kumar brings with him 25 years of extensive experience in garment industry, having previously served as the Senior Vice President at Shahi Exports. Kumar’s appointment reflects Eastman Exports’

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Freudenberg Apparel Opens Advanced Thermal Insulation Factory In Vietnam

Textile Insights July 28, 2024

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel) has announced the opening of its advanced thermal insulation factory in Long Thanh district, Vietnam. This facility produces comfortemp, Freudenberg’s high-performance thermal insulation material for fashion and sportswear apparel. “Opening our first production site in Vietnam enables us to meet the

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RE&UP Secures €70M To Expand Textile Recycling Capacity

Textile Insights July 25, 2024

Proparco has granted a €70 million senior loan to RE&UP Recycling Technologies, a circular-tech textile recycling venture of SANKO Group, to expand its textile recycling capabilities and reduce its environmental footprint. This funding will help RE&UP scale its next-gen recycled fiber production and build a new textile-to-textile recycling factory in Gaziantep,

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Saurer Introduces Ideal Group As New Agent For Pakistan

July 22, 2024

Saurer has announced Ideal Group as the new agent for spinning and pre-spinning in Pakistan, effective 1 July 2024. Saurer recently hosted Khurram Ishtiaq, CEO and Muhammad Nasrullah, COO of Ideal Group at its Sustainability Hub in Übach-Palenberg, Germany. During their visit, they engaged in detailed discussions and in-depth training sessions and were introduced to […]

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Hirdaramani Group Invests LKR 10 Billion In Sustainable Textile Mill ‘Mihila Tex’

July 22, 2024

The Hirdaramani Group, a leader in apparel manufacturing and sustainability, has announced a significant LKR 10 billion investment in a new textile mill, ‘Mihila Tex’, in Pannala, Sri Lanka. This facility will enhance the future of the apparel industry and strengthen Sri Lanka’s role as a sustainable manufacturing hub. In partnership with Hengda Textiles, a