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February 26, 2026

Industry

Assam CM: Textile Owners Abetting Illegal Bangladeshi Influx

Textile Insights January 2, 2025

In a pressing revelation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has drawn attention to the involvement of Indian textile factory owners in the growing issue of illegal immigration from Bangladesh. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Sarma alleged that certain industrial houses are

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Maharashtra CM Plans Technical Textile Mission, Solar-Powered Mills

Textile Insights December 31, 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed officials to take proactive measures to strengthen the state’s textile sector. During a review of the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj’s 100-day action plan on Monday, the CM announced the establishment of the Maharashtra Technical Textile Mission (MTTM) and the Maharashtra State

Sustainability

Walmart Faces Uphill Battle To Hit 2025 And 2030 Emissions Targets

Textile Insights December 31, 2024

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has acknowledged it won’t meet its ambitious 2025 and 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The company, which had pledged to cut operational emissions by 35% by 2025 and 65% by 2030, now cites technological, economic, and policy hurdles as the main obstacles to achieving these goals. The latest update […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

SHEIN Joins U.S. CBP Section 321 Pilot For Smarter Imports

Textile Insights December 31, 2024

SHEIN, a global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, has joined the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Section 321 Data Pilot program. This initiative encourages companies to voluntarily provide additional import entry information about packages and shipments entering the U.S. The program aims to prevent illegal or hazardous products from entering the country and

Sustainability

MCAK Calls For Unity To Tackle Challenges In Second-Hand Clothing Trade

Textile Insights December 31, 2024

As 2024 concludes, the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) reflects on its most successful and globally impactful advocacy campaign, urging global reuse and recycling stakeholders to unite in the face of mounting challenges. Teresia Wairimu Njenga, MCAK Chairperson, traveled extensively across the EU, UK, Ghana, and the US throughout the year, advocating for

Corporates

LRT Passes Komatsu Japan’s Audit For Safety-Critical Castings

Textile Insights December 30, 2024

Lakshmi Ring Travellers (LRT) successful completed a rigorous audit conducted by its esteemed customer, Komatsu, Japan, at its facility. The audit focused on evaluating the production of safety-critical castings, and LRT’s achievement reflects its steadfast commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction. The visit by Komatsu marked a significant

Corporates

Boyovut Cotton Textile Awarded Saurer Certificate Of Excellence In Ring Spinning

Textile Insights December 30, 2024

Boyovut Cotton Textile, a prominent cotton cluster in Uzbekistan, has been recognized with the prestigious Saurer Certificate of Excellence in Ring Spinning. The award highlights their dedication to producing high-quality ring-spun and compact-spun yarns using advanced Saurer machinery. The facility utilizes cutting-edge Zinser Autospeed A 5 roving frames, Zinser ZR 72 XL

Industry

Egypt Completes First Phase Of Textile Industry Revitalization Project

Textile Insights December 30, 2024

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has announced the successful completion of the first phase of Egypt’s large-scale initiative to modernize its textile industry. Key milestones achieved in this phase include the operational launch of facilities like Ghazl 4 and Ghazl 1, the establishment of textile preparation factories, and the construction of power generation

Industry

Mexico Raises Tariffs On Textile And Apparel Imports

Textile Insights December 30, 2024

On December 19, Mexico announced a significant tariff increase on textile and apparel imports, with rates of up to 35%. The new tariffs will take effect on December 20, 2024, and remain in place until April 23, 2026. The move aims to address unfair competition impacting Mexico’s textile and apparel industry, which has been affected […]

Corporates Textile Print

RSWM Ltd Wins Silver At Financial Express Green Sarathi Awards

Textile Insights December 30, 2024

RSWM Limited, part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has won the Silver Award in the “Sustainable Fashion and Textile” category at the Financial Express Green Sarathi Awards. The award recognizes its initiative, “Redefining Sustainability – Mapping Initiatives for a Greener Tomorrow,” aimed at reducing environmental impact and fostering innovation.

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