World Trade Centre (WTC), Mumbai, has appointed Priya Pansare as Director of Trade Promotions. With extensive experience in trade organizations, she has built strong networks across industry, government and academia. Pansare brings expertise in trade exhibitions, global market education and
Colors by Rupa, a brand under Rupa & Company, has unveiled its latest “Dry Fit” collection, part of the ‘Playsure’ range. The collection seamlessly blends comfort, performance and style, catering to today’s active lifestyle. Crafted with advanced polyester fabric, elastane-based materials, and strategically placed mesh panels, the Dry Fit collection offers exceptional
The Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers Association (ITAMMA) Award function was held on February 1, 2025, at i-Hub Gujarat, Ahmedabad. The award function witnessed key industry figures discussing the future of the textile sector. Prakash Shah, Chairman of Prashant Group of Industries, was honoured with the ITAMMA Life-Time Achievement Award for his
Vinted, Europe’s leading C2C marketplace for second-hand fashion, has launched ‘Re~invinted’, a campaign and interactive website experience supporting its new creative platform, “New Again.” The campaign highlights the joy of second-hand shopping—finding great deals, selling with ease and embracing sustainable fashion. ‘Re~invinted’ unveils shopping behaviours of millions
Mayank Tiwari has been appointed as the Group Chief Strategy Officer at Arvind Ltd. In this role, he will lead the conglomerate’s strategy and corporate development initiatives, working closely with the promoters and portfolio CEOs to drive growth and transformation. Tiwari brings over two decades of global strategic and operational experience across multiple industries
The Synthetic & Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA) celebrated its 75th Foundation Day, marking 75 years of excellence in textile research, education and industry development. Established in 1950, SASMIRA has played a pivotal role in advancing the man-made textile industry in India. The grand event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including
Mango, a leading international fashion brand, is set to strengthen its UK presence with 20 new store openings in 2025, focusing on London, central England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Cardiff. This expansion is part of the brand’s 4E 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, aimed at enhancing its value proposition, innovation, sustainability and store network. Daniel López, Mango’s
Usha Yarns Ltd, a leading player in sustainable textile production, has been awarded the prestigious Belleo certification by Saurer, recognizing the outstanding quality of its recycled yarns spun on Saurer BD semi-automatic rotor spinning machines. Under the leadership of Anurag Gupta, Usha Yarns has set industry benchmarks in technological excellence and quality standards
Tonello, a global leader in garment finishing technologies, has acquired Flainox, a renowned Italian manufacturer of dyeing machinery with over 50 years of expertise, reinforcing its leadership in the dyeing industry. This strategic move expands Tonello’s specialized solutions and strengthens its market presence by consolidating target markets and enhancing technological
Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company, has partnered with Cibutex, a cooperative focused on sustainable textile supply chains, to establish a circular ecosystem among Cibutex member companies. Through this collaboration, Reju will receive secondary raw materials derived from post-consumer textile waste for recycling into regenerated Reju Polyester, which has a