Messe Frankfurt is placing sustainability in sharp focus at its international textile trade fairs with the launch of “Texpertise Econogy Insights” – a new initiative spotlighting five core issues driving the industry’s transformation. These themes, rooted in data from the Texpertise
Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd, the flagship company of Shiva Group of Industries and a leading name in specialty chemicals, has announced a major expansion with an investment of Rs 650 crore to set up state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing facilities in Gujarat and Rajasthan. This strategic move aims to boost India’s green manufacturing capabilities and strengthen the
In a significant boost to India’s fast-growing sports and fitness textiles sector, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with Concept N Strategies, has announced the launch of the ‘Sporttech Pavilion’ at Techtextil India 2025. The newly introduced pavilion will serve as a dedicated platform spotlighting leading-edge sports and activewear
Rieter, the global leader in systems for yarn production from staple fibers, marks its 230th anniversary in 2025 — a journey defined by pioneering innovation, resilience, and growth. Founded on April 15, 1795, by Johann Jacob Rieter in Winterthur, Switzerland, Rieter began as a trading company dealing in exotic spices and cotton. Just days later, […]
Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operations services, has announced the appointment of Frederico Justus as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and South Asia. The move is part of the company’s wider strategic reorganization under its ‘Impact the Future’ plan, which aims to elevate Egis into the top 10 […]
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released the results of its 31st Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) for March 2025, reflecting a complex global landscape marked by modest deterioration in business conditions, persistent structural challenges and cautious optimism. After a gradual recovery since November 2023, the global textile industry saw
Vietnam and India have significant potential to strengthen cooperation in the textile and garment sector, particularly as new reciprocal tariffs introduced by the United States are expected to increase export costs for both countries. According to Bùi Trung Thướng, Trade Counselor at the Vietnam Trade Office in India, the shifting U.S. trade policy highlights the […]
The U.S. administration’s sweeping tariff hikes on imported goods are disrupting global textile and apparel value chains and pushing up apparel prices for American consumers. This unilateral move marks a departure from the established global trade framework, traditionally governed by multilateral (WTO), regional and bilateral (FTA) agreements. V. Srinivasan, President of
Inditex, in collaboration with the Asian University for Women (AUW), has launched a scholarship programme aimed at supporting the academic development of female textile workers in Bangladesh. The global fashion retailer will allocate €3.75 million to fund the education of 50 women over the next five years, providing them with access to pre-university and university […]
Tecnorama, a leader in textile dyeing automation, has been awarded the prestigious Italyx Certification, recognizing its outstanding commitment to innovation, design and quality—values that epitomize Italian tradition. This certification follows the company’s earlier qualification as an Innovative SME by Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development. The Italyx





















