Germany: KARL MAYER has expanded its HKS 2-SE tricot machine portfolio with two new variants aimed at boosting productivity and widening application possibilities for premium stretch warp knitted fabrics. The new additions include a 312-inch working width model and the HKS 2-SE TWO in the new E
With India generating 70.73 lakh tonnes of textile waste annually, the Ministry of Textiles is set to host Weave The Future 4.0 – Upcycling Edition from July 12–17, 2026, at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, to promote circular fashion, sustainable consumption and innovative textile waste solutions. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry […]
India’s technical textile exports have more than tripled over the past decade, rising from Rs 8,827 crore in FY2013-14 to Rs 28,392 crore in FY2024-25, reflecting the sector’s growing global competitiveness, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said at the National Conference on Technical Textiles – Sportech Bharat Vision 2047 in New Delhi.
India’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU) reached a record US$4.66 billion during FY2025-26, marking a significant milestone for the country’s textile and apparel industry. The achievement highlights India’s growing prominence as a preferred global sourcing destination, driven by its manufacturing capabilities, quality standards and increasing
The countdown has begun for Bharat Tex 2026, India’s largest global textile exhibition, which will take place from July 14–17, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, a consortium of Textile Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies, with support from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the event […]
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
The Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) has approved the bid documents for two PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and Vansi in Gujarat’s Navsari district, paving the way for the bidding process under the Centre’s flagship textile initiative. The two greenfield integrated textile parks
Italy’s textile machinery industry is reinforcing its presence in Bangladesh with a two-city business mission aimed at supporting the country’s technological advancement and transition toward higher-value textile production. Organised by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and
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 […]
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to strengthen collaboration between the two countries’ textile industries, creating new opportunities for technology transfer, machinery upgrades and sustainable manufacturing. In this exclusive interview with Textile Insights, Jason Kent and Mark Jarvis, discuss how the new UK-India textile machinery coalition aims





















