A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by H.E. Khalil ibn Salamah, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, met Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, at Udyog Bhawan on October 14, to strengthen cooperation in the textile sector
Phifer Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of precision-engineered textiles and wire products, has acquired all assets of Indiana Coated Fabrics (ICF), headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. The acquisition strengthens Phifer’s position in the coated and laminated fabrics market while expanding its manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio. ICF will continue to operate
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of the ITMF Start-up Award 2025, who will present their innovative business models at the ITMF & IAF Conference 2025, scheduled for 24–25 October in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, co-hosted by the Indonesia Textile Industry Association (API). The ITMF Start-up Awards aim to provide emerging
Kyocera Corporation announced that its European subsidiary, Kyocera Europe GmbH, will collaborate with the iPrint Institute and Competence Center, a Swiss public research institute specializing in inkjet technology, beginning October 2025. The partnership will leverage Kyocera’s proprietary inkjet technology to explore new applications, including 3D printing, coating and
Pantaloons, one of India’s most trusted fashion brands, has appointed acclaimed actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu as its first-ever brand ambassador, marking a new chapter in the brand’s journey toward modern, trend-forward fashion. To celebrate, Pantaloons has launched its festive campaign, ‘Spark Your Imagination’, inspiring consumers to create their own fashion stories with
Accor, a global leader in luxury hospitality, and Standard Textile Co. Inc. have announced a strategic partnership designating Mascioni Hotel Collection as the preferred luxury linen provider for select Accor brands, including Fairmont, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, and MGallery Collection. The collaboration spans over 350 properties worldwide. Together, Accor and Mascioni have
Colorband Dyestuff Pvt. Ltd., a leading Indian manufacturer of high-quality textile dyes, has joined the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme as a signatory chemical formulator. Established in 1998, Colorband offers a comprehensive range of textile dyes, including disperse dyes for polyester and reactive dyes for cellulosic fibres and wool. With operations across India and a
Avient Corporation, a global leader in materials solutions, has partnered with ReForm Engineering Composites LLC to advance the use of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites in construction. ReForm, which specializes in engineering and manufacturing CFRTP solutions, uses its patented Continuous Forming Machine (CFM) to produce complex, curved and
Vandewiele Savio India has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art facility in Coimbatore. The expansion highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, speed, sustainability, and customer-first excellence. The celebrations began with a traditional pooja on October 10, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 11, 2025. The event was graced by Thomas Beauduin and
Indorama Ventures Public Company Ltd, a global leader in sustainable chemicals, has launched deja Care, a new range of skin-friendly PET fibres and filament yarns designed for soft-skin apparel applications. Tested against 17 harmful chemicals and certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, DIN EN 71-3, and ISO 17294-2 standards, the deja Care range offers a safer […]





















