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Kraig Biocraft Labs Launches Operations In Cambodia

Textile Insights May 18, 2025

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a global leader in spider silk technology, announced it has received its business licence to begin operations in Cambodia. This marks a key milestone in the company’s 2025 expansion strategy to scale and diversify its production capabilities. Jon Rice, COO,

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Italian Textile Machinery Orders Plunge 29% In Q1 2025

Textile Insights May 18, 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, orders for textile machinery recorded by ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) dropped sharply by 29% compared to the same period in 2024, with the index falling to 41.8 points (base year 2021=100). Both domestic and international markets witnessed steep declines—orders in Italy plummeted by 57%, while foreign […]

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Culp Sells Quebec Facility, Boosts Financial Flexibility

Textile Insights May 18, 2025

Culp, Inc., a leading provider of bedding and upholstery fabrics, announced the sale of its mattress fabric manufacturing facility in Quebec, Canada, completing its year-old restructuring plan. The facility sold for CA$8.6 million (USD$6.2 million), with CA$2.0 million received at closing and the balance to be paid with interest over six to 12 months. Culp […]

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Recover And Intradeco Launch Joint Venture For Recycled Cotton In Americas

Textile Insights May 18, 2025

Recover, a leading materials science company and global producer of sustainable, high-quality recycled cotton fibre and blends, has announced a strategic joint venture with Intradeco, a global vertical manufacturing group known for its high-quality apparel across diverse categories. The partnership aims to revolutionize textile production in the western hemisphere by

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Vipul Organics Expands Global Footprint With New US Sales Office

Textile Insights May 15, 2025

Vipul Organics Limited, a specialty chemicals leader in the pigments and dyes segment, has announced the opening of a new sales office in the United States under the name Vipul Organics USA Inc.. The office, located in the State of Delaware, has completed all required local approvals and registrations. This strategic move is set to […]

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PDS Sets Up Subsidiary In Mauritius

Textile Insights May 14, 2025

PDS Limited, announced that NexStyle Apparel Manufacturing Limited, its wholly owned Indian subsidiary, has incorporated a new entity in Mauritius under the name ‘NexStyle Apparel Manufacturing Limited’ (NexStyle Mauritius), effective May 13, 2025. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global manufacturing footprint. NexStyle Mauritius, now a

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Swiss Textile Machinery Association Announces New Leadership

Textile Insights May 13, 2025

At its General Assembly on May 8, the Swiss Textile Machinery Association, a representative body for Switzerland’s providers of textile equipment, systems and services, elected a new president and board members to guide its strategic direction. Davide Maccabruni, CEO of Uster Technologies AG, has been appointed as the new president, succeeding Ernesto Maurer, who served

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Trützschler India Relocates To Ultra-Modern Manufacturing Plant In Sanand

Textile Insights May 10, 2025

Trützschler India celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Sanand, near Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This strategic relocation from the previous site in Ahmedabad to the new facility is set to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability and innovation. The Trützschler and Schürenkrämer families, along with the Trützschler Group management team

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The Proven Performance, Reliability And Quality Of Zimmer’s Chromojet And Colaris Systems Have Been Key Contributors To Our Success: Dharmesh Shah

Textile Insights May 10, 2025

Dharmesh Textiles Ltd is a well-established company in the textile industry, known for its high-quality carpet manufacturing. Established in 1985, the company boasts over thirty years of expertise and has earned global acclaim for its custom carpets. Located in Bhiwani, Haryana, Dharmesh Textiles offers a diverse range of products, including non-woven carpets, tufted

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Solena Materials Raises US$ 6.7 Million To Scale Up Sustainable Protein Fibre Production

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Solena Materials, a biomaterials company pioneering the development of high-performance, sustainable protein fibres for clothing, has raised $6.7 million in a seed funding round. The investment is backed by Sir David Harding, SynBioVen, and Insempra. Founded in 2022 as a spinout from Imperial College London by Dr. James MacDonald, Prof. Paul Freemont, and Prof. Milo […]