Mango has become the first major fashion brand to invest in The Post Fiber, a start-up focused on recycling post-consumer textile waste into new fibres. The move, made through Mango StartUp Studio, reinforces Mango’s commitment to circular fashion and sustainable innovation. As part of the
In a significant push to accelerate industrial development and job creation, the Maharashtra government has approved 17 major projects worth Rs 1.35 lakh crore under its thrust sector and high-tech industry initiatives. The approvals were granted during the 12th meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Industries, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, held at
Nigeria has begun deploying technical experts to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), fulfilling President Bola Tinubu’s promise to strengthen Africa–Caribbean cooperation. During a state visit to Saint Lucia on June 30, Tinubu announced the move as part of Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) programme, aimed at boosting collaboration in health, education,
Tiruppur’s knitwear export sector recorded robust growth in FY 2024-25, clocking exports worth Rs 40,000 crore, a 20% increase over the Rs 33,400 crore achieved in FY 2023-24. The performance surpassed the projected 10% growth, with the industry now targeting a 15% rise in the current fiscal year. KM Subramanian, President of Tiruppur Exporters’ Association […]
Workers of Vijayamohini Mills, a unit of the National Textile Corporation (NTC), staged a protest on Wednesday by blocking the entry of the company management into the premises. The mill has remained shut for the past five years since the COVID-19 outbreak. Organised by a joint committee of trade unions, including the Centre of Indian […]
Active Clothing Co. Ltd., a leading Indian design-to-shelf apparel manufacturer, has entered a long-term agreement with China’s Ningbo Cixing Co. Ltd., the world’s largest maker of computerized flat knitting machines. This collaboration aims to establish India’s first “KNIT TO SHAPE” Smart Knitting Factory, ushering in a new era of high-tech, sustainable knitwear
GHCL Textiles Limited has announced the successful commencement of commercial production at the newly established Meenakshi section of its Paravai manufacturing unit, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. With this expansion, the company has added 25,536 ring spindles, taking its total spindle capacity to 2,24,976. The company previously operated at a high-capacity utilization
Garment Mantra Lifestyle Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary Hylex Fashion Private Limited, has secured a significant export order worth approximately Rs 10.13 crore (US$ 1.18 million) from AL Rahmat Textiles L.L.C., a Dubai-based international entity. This strategic development marks a robust start to the current quarter for the Tirupur-headquartered apparel
The fifth edition of Africa Textile Talks, Africa’s leading forum on fashion, textiles, and sustainability will take place from 29–31 July 2025 at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Co-produced by South Africa’s Twyg and Mauritius-based Imiloa Collective, the summit invites industry stakeholders to reimagine garments as living expressions of care, repair, and
The recently finalised Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to deliver substantial economic benefits, including a surge in Indian exports, enhanced worker mobility, and a boost in remittances, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence. In 2024, Indian workers abroad sent home approximately US$ 130 billion, accounting





















