VDMA-led delegation to showcase technology, after-sales support and training solutions In a push to expand cooperation with Egyptian textile producers, 18 leading German textile machinery companies, including Karl Mayer, will participate in a business delegation to Cairo and Alexandria later
Vandewiele-Savio India has inaugurated a new office in Surat, a key textile hub, aimed at bringing its Bonas Jacquard solutions closer to customers in the region. The expansion enhances the company’s service and support network across India, reflecting a focus on technical excellence, customer-centricity and faster response times. The Surat facility will provide localized
Arvind Ltd, in collaboration with H&M Group and Indian innovation start-up Deven Supercriticals Pvt. Ltd., inaugurated India’s first supercritical CO₂ dyeing machine at Arvind’s Ahmedabad facility today. The cutting-edge technology, patented globally under the SUPRAUNO® brand, uses supercritical carbon dioxide to dye fabrics, eliminating the need for traditional
Domestic reforms, fiscal support and innovation to boost competitiveness India’s Ministry of Textiles on September 8, convened a high-level consultation with micro, small and medium (MSME) textile exporters, focusing on expanding global market reach and enhancing domestic competitiveness. The meeting, chaired by Textile Minister Giriraj Singh, follows a similar
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) to skill and employ rural women associated with Bihar’s flagship self-help group (SHG) programme, Jeevika. The agreement was formalised in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh. The initiative aims […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the strength of India-US relations, expressing confidence that ongoing trade talks will unlock new opportunities for both economies. Responding to a post by US President Donald Trump on X, Modi said India and the US are “close friends and natural partners” and emphasized that both sides are working to conclude […]
Amid trade disruption caused by Trump’s tariff imposition, the Indian Textiles & Apparel sector is gearing up to revisit its strategy in order to reset its goals going forward. The exporters as well as manufacturers have started recalibrating trade strategies amid these global uncertainties. The companies are devising strategies to adapt to evolving market dynamics,
In a move that could reshape denim’s global sustainability journey, Denim Deal has launched its India Hub in partnership with the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability (GATS) and global venture builder Enviu. The collaboration is designed to scale the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) cotton in denim manufacturing, tapping into India’s position as both a […]
Every year, the United Kingdom discards nearly three-quarters of a million tonnes of textiles that can no longer be reworn. These clothes and fabrics, often tossed into household bins or collection banks, end up incinerated, landfilled, or shipped abroad. Less than one per cent of them ever find their way back into new fibres. Now, […]
Trump’s tariffs have exposed vulnerabilities in over-dependence on a single export market, while the cotton duty suspension highlights the delicate balance between protecting exporters and safeguarding farmers. The global textile trade has been shaken once again with the return of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Branded as “Trump Tariffs 2.0,” the measures mark a






















