As the United States prepares to implement a new round of reciprocal tariffs, American textile importers are reportedly pressuring Indian exporters to absorb part of the cost burden—raising concerns over shrinking profit margins across the supply chain. Subin Mitra, Founder of apparel
PLEVA GmbH, a renowned German manufacturer of high-precision sensors and control technologies, has announced the appointment of Kathrin Pleva and Stephan Pleva as Managing Directors. The siblings will join their father, Dr. Ralf Pleva, in steering the family-owned business into its next chapter. Founded in 1969, PLEVA has built a global reputation for reliable and […]
Trelleborg, a global leader in engineered coated fabrics, has entered a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Medical Technologies Innovation Facility, supported by Innovate UK. The collaboration will focus on advancing Trelleborg’s capabilities in smart fabrics for healthcare applications, aiming to develop an innovative smart
Egypt is set to establish two fully integrated textile cities in Minya and Fayyoum, each spanning 5.5 million square meters, with a combined investment potential of US$ 3.5 billion from both domestic and foreign sources. This ambitious initiative, announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir, aims to elevate […]
Messe Frankfurt is placing sustainability in sharp focus at its international textile trade fairs with the launch of “Texpertise Econogy Insights” – a new initiative spotlighting five core issues driving the industry’s transformation. These themes, rooted in data from the Texpertise Econogy sustainability checks and insights from global experts, address the
Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd, the flagship company of Shiva Group of Industries and a leading name in specialty chemicals, has announced a major expansion with an investment of Rs 650 crore to set up state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing facilities in Gujarat and Rajasthan. This strategic move aims to boost India’s green manufacturing capabilities and strengthen the
In a significant boost to India’s fast-growing sports and fitness textiles sector, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with Concept N Strategies, has announced the launch of the ‘Sporttech Pavilion’ at Techtextil India 2025. The newly introduced pavilion will serve as a dedicated platform spotlighting leading-edge sports and activewear
Rieter, the global leader in systems for yarn production from staple fibers, marks its 230th anniversary in 2025 — a journey defined by pioneering innovation, resilience, and growth. Founded on April 15, 1795, by Johann Jacob Rieter in Winterthur, Switzerland, Rieter began as a trading company dealing in exotic spices and cotton. Just days later, […]
Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operations services, has announced the appointment of Frederico Justus as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and South Asia. The move is part of the company’s wider strategic reorganization under its ‘Impact the Future’ plan, which aims to elevate Egis into the top 10 […]
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released the results of its 31st Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) for March 2025, reflecting a complex global landscape marked by modest deterioration in business conditions, persistent structural challenges and cautious optimism. After a gradual recovery since November 2023, the global textile industry saw





















