Americhem Inc., a global leader in polymer solutions, has unified its European operations under the Americhem brand to streamline customer experience and reinforce consistency across its global manufacturing network. “This move simplifies how we scale and serve,” said CEO John Richard. “One
In a welcome move for textile exporters, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has eased export obligation (EO) rules under the Advance Authorisation scheme, removing textile products from the purview of the stricter 180-day compliance period. Earlier, all imports under Advance Authorisation for certain notified products including textiles had to meet export
Oerlikon marked a significant milestone as its Thailand coating centre celebrated 20 years of delivering innovative surface solutions. The anniversary event highlighted Oerlikon’s commitment to advancing technologies through both local-to-local and global-to-local services, including PVD and thermal spray equipment, additive manufacturing and advanced materials. A major
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) successfully concluded the 81st National Garment Fair, Kidswear Edition from June 23–25 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The exclusive show drew over 15,000 buyers from India and 50+ international visitors, reinforcing the growing demand for kidswear. Featuring 590 brands across 3.5 lakh sq. ft., the fair saw
Maximilian Raynor has been declared the winner of the UK Shortlist Jury 2025 for the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (CDC), India’s pioneering platform for circular and sustainable fashion innovation. A collaboration between R|Elan, the next-gen fabric brand of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and the United Nations in India, the CDC is a global initiative empowering […]
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act (H.R. 2269), which mandates national “Do Not Flush” labeling standards for non-flushable wipes. The legislation, aimed at curbing sewer system clogs caused by
Nesterra, the premium home décor and furnishings brand from Sutlej Textiles & Industries Ltd., under the prestigious K.K. Birla Group, launched its highly anticipated 5.0 Collection on 16th June 2025 at Bağlami, BKC, Mumbai. This landmark launch signifies a major milestone in Nesterra’s journey blending aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability—while staying rooted
Textile impact company Syre has announced strategic partnerships with Gap Inc., Houdini Sportswear, and Target to accelerate the adoption of circular polyester through textile-to-textile recycling. Launched in March 2024, Syre aims to decarbonize the textile industry by producing circular polyester with up to 85% lower CO₂ emissions than virgin polyester. Its first
Circulose has announced a multi-year partnership with H&M Group, deepening a long-standing collaboration to accelerate the adoption of circular materials in fashion. H&M, one of the earliest adopters of CIRCULOSE since 2020, will now serve as an official Scaling Partner—committing to transition a significant share of its man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) usage to
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has entered a strategic distribution agreement with PolySource to expand access to its specialty PET and PEN polymers across North America and select global markets. Part of Indorama’s Combined PET (CPET) segment, the partnership aims to accelerate innovation in high-performance applications across cosmetics, electronics, medical,





















