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February 24, 2026

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Forever 21 Files For Bankruptcy Again, Plans US Wind-Down

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Forever 21’s US operating company has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years, citing intense competition from foreign fast fashion brands and shifting consumer trends. The retailer announced plans for an “orderly wind-down” of its US business while keeping stores and

Sustainability

Hohenstein 2024 Sustainability Report Outlines Progress & Future Goals

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Hohenstein, a global testing and research provider, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining its progress and future goals. The report documents sustainability initiatives at its German headquarters and records the company’s global greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for the first time. Hohenstein sees ecological, social and economic sustainability

Product Launch & Innovation

BASF Launches First Commercial Loopamid Plant For Recycled Polyamide 6

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Shanghai facility to produce 500 metric tonnes annually, certified under GRS BASF has commenced operations at the world’s first commercial loopamid plant at its Caojing site in Shanghai, China. With an annual capacity of 500 metric tonnes, the facility marks a significant step toward sustainable solutions for the textile industry. “The startup of this plant […]

Machinery

Unleash Infinite Possibilities with Zimmer’s MAGNOROLL: The Ultimate Multi-Purpose Coating Solution

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

Zimmer Austria, based in Klagenfurt is a leading manufacturer of superior machines tailored for the textile printing and coating sector. With a legacy spanning more than 150 years, Zimmer has established itself as a benchmark for dependable, high-class machineries in textile. Zimmer Austria offers a comprehensive range of high-quality machines for textile printing and

Industry

Dangote Petrochemical Plant To Boost Nigeria’s Textile Industry, Save US$ 267M

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has highlighted that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals’ production of polypropylene will play a key role in reviving Nigeria’s struggling textile industry while saving the country $267 million annually in import costs. The $2 billion petrochemical plant, located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, is designed to

Event

Cambodia To Host Global Textile Summit 2025 In Phnom Penh

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

Cambodia’s thriving textile, footwear, and travel goods sector will take center stage at the Global Textile Summit 2025, set to be held on March 31 and April 1 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra. Organized by the Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC), ILO – Better Factories Cambodia (BFC), and German […]

Machinery

Monforts To Showcase Advanced Denim Finishing Technologies At SaigonTex 2025

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

At SaigonTex 2025, running from April 9-12, Monforts will highlight its cutting-edge denim finishing technologies, emphasizing efficiency, versatility, and sustainable production. With over 900 THERMEX hotflue dyeing systems in operation globally, many dedicated to denim production, Monforts continues to push innovation through its Econtrol® and Econtrol®T-CA processes.

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Acme Mills Expands Nonwovens With Vietnam Partnership

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

Acme Mills, a family-owned textile manufacturer with over 108 years of expertise, has announced a strategic partnership with leading producers in Vietnam to expand its nonwoven textile offerings. This move strengthens the company’s global supply chain, ensuring a cost-effective, high-quality product range while mitigating tariff-related challenges with China. With ongoing

Fabric

Denim’s Evolution: Innovation, Sustainability And The Future Of Manufacturing

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

Denim has long been a staple in global fashion, but its evolution is far from stagnant. Leading manufacturers—primarily based in Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Pakistan, and Turkey—continue to push the boundaries of innovation, making denim a testing ground for new fibers, finishing techniques, and sustainable production methods. As competition intensifies, differentiation has

Corporates

Slikk Raises US$ 3.2M To Revolutionize India’s Quick-Commerce Fashion Market

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

Slikk, India’s first 60-minute fashion delivery platform, has raised US$ 3.2 million in an all-equity seed funding round led by Lightspeed, with participation from Multiply Ventures, existing investors, and prominent angel investors, including Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn), Abhinav Pathak (Perpule), Madhav Tandan, Nikhil (Panthera), and Saurabh Gupta (DST Global). The funding

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