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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

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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

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Vinted Appoints Maurizio D’Arrigo As New CFO

July 22, 2024

Vinted, Europe’s leading online C2C marketplace for second-hand fashion, has appointed Maurizio D’Arrigo as CFO. Maurizio brings extensive experience in e-commerce and marketplaces, having begun his career at Accenture and spending nearly 20 years at eBay in roles such as CFO UK, CFO Europe and CFO, Global Markets. In 2024, he led eBay’s UK business. […]

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Hengcheng’s US$ 70 Mn Textile Factory in SCZone To Create 1,500 Jobs

July 22, 2024

A ceremony for Hengcheng textile factory took place in the Qantara West Industrial Zone of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), marking a significant boost to the textile industry with $70 million in investments. The factory is expected to achieve annual sales of $300 million, contributing to industry growth. Spanning 200,000 sq metres, the factory […]

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Trützschler Partners With Agansa For Enhanced Service In Indonesia

July 19, 2024

Trützschler, a leader in spinning and card clothing, has partnered with Agansa to strengthen its service network in Indonesia, one of the world’s largest textile markets. Agansa, selected as Trützschler’s service partner in 2023, will deliver expert support in spinning and card clothing to local customers. Agansa, headquartered in Bandung with a branch office in […]

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Debrand Opens New U.S. Facility To Boost Textile Circularity

July 19, 2024

Debrand, a pioneer in next-life logistics for the apparel and footwear industry, has announced the opening of its inaugural U.S. facility in Columbus, Ohio. This 32,000-square-foot facility is strategically located to support the growing demand for scalable advanced textile sortation services and to expand Debrand’s circular textile ecosystem, which stands as North