Precision gear metering specialist Slack & Parr will present its enhanced range of large-capacity gear pumps for the heavy denier, industrial and nonwoven markets at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, taking place in Singapore from October 28–31. The company will exhibit in Hall 4, Stand D305. A
LMW is delighted to extend heartfelt congratulations to Durai Palanisamy, Executive Director – Pallava Group, Erode, on being elected as the new Chairman of the Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA). SIMA, a premier association representing the Indian textile industry, plays a pivotal role in shaping the growth and competitiveness of the sector. Durai Palanisamy’s
Toray Industries (H.K.) Ltd., has officially entered into a joint venture with South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings, creating a unique opportunity to strengthen their supply chain capabilities and expand product manufacturing for the fast-growing Indian market. The new entity, Toray MAS Apparel India, will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing
Imagine slipping into a jacket that repels water during a downpour or wearing protective gear that shields against flames and chemicals. These everyday miracles are made possible by textile coatings, a rapidly evolving sector that is transforming fabrics into high-performance materials. The textile coatings industry is on a strong growth path, driven by innovation and […]
India’s textile and apparel (T&A) exports slipped in August even as cumulative shipments for April–August 2025 stayed in positive territory, latest trade analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) shows. Exports of textiles fell 2.79% year-on-year to US$ 1.70 billion in August, while apparel exports dropped 2.65% to US$ 1.23 billion. Overall
India and the United States formally resumed trade negotiations on Tuesday, with both sides describing the discussions as “positive and forward-looking.” The commerce ministry said the talks covered “various aspects of the trade deal” and that efforts would be intensified to reach an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial agreement. The US delegation was led […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for India’s largest integrated textile park in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant push for the country’s textile industry under the government’s PM MITRA scheme. Spread across 1300 acres, the Dhar park will house more than 80 industrial units and is expected to generate around three lakh […]
Mumbai: Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle division has appointed seasoned marketer Kaveri Nag as Head of Marketing for its Indian Designer Wear portfolio. Nag moves from United Colors of Benetton India, where she led marketing and public relations for the past three years. With over 16 years of experience spanning lifestyle retail, luxury automobiles, and […]
Rieter Holding Ltd., has laid out the final details of its capital measures as shareholders gather for the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The moves are aimed at raising funds for the acquisition of OC Oerlikon’s Barmag division, a deal expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approval. The Swiss textile […]
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) has announced the launch of OWND!, a bold new fashion brand designed for India’s Gen Z and young, trend-conscious consumers. The launch introduces a fresh proposition, complete with a new brand name, identity, contemporary store layouts, and the hottest trend-driven products tailored to the vibrant and dynamic lifestyle […]





















