The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the Ministry of Commerce’s formation of a dedicated Task Force on Textiles, which aims to adopt a whole-of-government approach to enhance India’s textile exports. CITI Chairman Shri Rakesh Mehra commended the initiative, stating
Nepal is grappling with a growing environmental crisis as imported fast fashion garments overwhelm the country’s rivers, landfills, and fragile waste management systems. In a recent report on Eco Age’s, The Dhobi Khola, a river in the heart of Kathmandu, has become a stark symbol of this issue, its banks now lined with heaps of […]
Caldera has expanded its Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing software to include full support for Mimaki’s TxF150 and TxF300 printers, delivering a powerful combination of advanced RIP capabilities and high-performance textile printing. With this new compatibility, users can experience streamlined workflows, outstanding print precision and improved productivity, whether
India’s premier manufacturing technology conference to spotlight digital transformation and smart factory initiatives Exito Media Concepts is set to host the 29th edition of the Manufacturing IT Summit India tomorrow (June 12, 2025) in Mumbai. This physical conference will gather top technology and manufacturing leaders to explore the future of industrial digitization,
Vietnam’s garment and textile exports reached US$ 17.58 billion in the first five months of 2025, marking a 9% year-on-year increase, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS). With imports totaling US$ 10.63 billion during the same period, the sector achieved a trade surplus of US$ 6.95 billion. Truong Van Cam, Vice Chairman […]
Selenis North America has confirmed that its operations in Cedar Creek will continue without disruption, following recent news from Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. regarding the planned cessation of its PET resin facility in the same region. The company emphasized that Alpek’s decision has no bearing on Selenis’s activities, including the development of a new textile-to-textile […]
Marks strategic push into carbon nanofibres, biomedical yarns and premium cotton markets Meera Industries Ltd, a leading manufacturer of twisting and heat setting machines with a specialization in technical textiles, has announced the receipt of three significant export orders from the United States, cumulatively valued at US$ 403,300. This development underscores Meera’s
Garment Mantra Lifestyle Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, Hylex Fashion, has secured a significant order from the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. The order entails the supply of 50,000 Walind White T-shirts, with a total value of Rs 1.19 crore (inclusive of taxes). The order is scheduled to be executed by June 24, 2025. Commenting […]
While India is on a negotiation spree to carry out bilateral trade agreements with countries of its interest with a view to face the headwinds and tailwinds in an effective manner, experts firmly believe that in the fast-evolving global trade order, the objective behind the whole purpose cannot be achieved unless the country does not […]
There are enough opportunities for the Indian T&A industry especially in the MMF based product categories. What is needed are concerted team efforts by all the value chain constituents of the industry and the government in creating a clear roadmap and action plan to increase India’s share in global textile trade through the MMF route, […]





















