PT Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk, one of Indonesia’s leading polyester manufacturers, has laid off approximately 1,802 employees following the temporary closure of its polyester and fiber manufacturing plant in Karawang in November 2024. The company cited severe financial strain and
Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma on July 22nd participated in a virtual meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Handloom & Handicraft, chaired by Nagaland Chief Minister Pu Neiphiu Rio. The task force, set up under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), aimed to strengthen and revitalize the handloom and handicraft sector, […]
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025, Asia’s premier home textile trade fair, is set to return from 20–22 August 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai with a reimagined fringe programme aimed at reshaping the future of home furnishings. Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 124th episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, hailed India’s textile industry as a driving force behind the country’s cultural revival and economic empowerment. Emphasizing its impact on rural entrepreneurship and traditional crafts, he said the sector is creating thousands of opportunities for women and youth across […]
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), successfully organized a one-day Conference on Technical Textiles at the CICU Complex, Focal Point, Ludhiana. The event aimed to foster dialogue, collaboration, and strategic growth in India’s
GreenCore Solutions Corp., the global pioneer in tree-free disposable baby diaper innovation, today announced a strategic partnership with Emerson TEN OÜ (“Emerson”), a leading Estonian provider of retail display and point-of-sale (POS) solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance in-store visibility and sales performance for TreeFree Diaper and FemCare UltraThin products
Shein India has surpassed two million downloads within six months of its relaunch, now offering over 20,000 live product options, according to Reliance Industries’ latest earnings report. Relaunched in February 2025 under a licensing agreement with Reliance Retail, the fast-fashion platform is operated by Nextgen Fast Fashion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail.
Reju, a leading textile-to-textile regeneration company, has been named a Category Award Winner in the 2025 Just Style Excellence Awards, receiving top honours in the Environmental Award for Sustainable Regeneration. The award, powered by GlobalData, recognizes outstanding innovations transforming the apparel and textile industry. Reju was recognized for its scalable,
Hyosung’s Fashion Design Center (FDC) has identified well-being, sports tourism, and sustainability as the primary forces shaping swimwear trends for Spring/Summer 2026. With consumers increasingly prioritizing self-care, active travel and eco-conscious choices, the demand for versatile, high-performance swimwear made from sustainable materials is on the rise. Hyosung, the
Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG, a global leader in measurement and control technology, is celebrating its 80th anniversary, marking a journey from a post-war workshop to a world-renowned engineering company. Founded in 1945 by Dr. Heinz Mahlo, the company began by producing radio receivers before pivoting to the textile industry, where it developed the world’s […]





















