Orders for Italian textile machinery manufacturers declined sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a persistently challenging global market environment. According to data released by ACIMIT, total orders in October–December 2025 dropped by 36% compared to the same period in 2024. The
Strategic move strengthens local production and service support for North American weaving industry Itema America, the U.S. subsidiary of Italy-based Itema Group, has acquired Palmetto Loom Reed through an Asset Purchase Agreement. The Greenville, South Carolina-based company is one of the last remaining domestic manufacturers of weaving reeds in the United States. Founded
Focus on advanced industrial filament yarn solutions for automotive safety and infrastructure At this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt (April 21–24), Barmag will present a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for industrial filament yarn production at the VDMA joint stand (Hall 12, C56). The company’s showcase will center on applications designed to enhance safety,
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s indication that India could secure zero-duty access to the US market for garments made from American cotton has triggered concern within Bangladesh’s apparel industry. Under the proposed India–US trade arrangement, Indian textile and garment exporters may receive tariff-free entry into the United States for products manufactured using
Filatex India has announced the launch of ECOSIS, India’s first commercial-scale textile-to-textile circular polyester recycling platform, marking a major step in its transition from a virgin PFY manufacturer to an integrated circular producer. The greenfield project entails a capital investment of Rs 300 crore and is expected to generate an estimated EBITDA of Rs 75–80
The India US trade agreement is set to unlock strong export growth for Gujarat, with officials projecting a 100–150 percent rise in medium-term shipments across key sectors. The steep cut in US tariffs on Indian goods from 50 percent to about 18 percent, is expected to sharply improve price competitiveness and stimulate fresh demand in […]
Textile traders across the country have welcomed the Indian government’s decision to establish six new Textile Export Facilitation Centers (TEFCs), calling it a major boost for exporters and small businesses. The new centers will be set up in Karur (Tamil Nadu), Ichalkaranji (Maharashtra), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Ludhiana (Punjab) and Surat (Gujarat),
The Government of Tamil Nadu has unveiled a series of strategic policy initiatives and budgetary measures aimed at strengthening the global competitiveness of the state’s textile industry, which accounts for nearly one-third of India’s total textile business. Recognised as a key pillar of economic growth, the sector is expected to play a significant role in […]
India’s textile and apparel exports declined year on year in January 2026, reflecting weaker shipment volumes amid elevated tariffs in the United States that affected export competitiveness during most of the month. According to data released by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), textile exports fell 3.68% to US$ 1730.65 million in January 2026, […]
Circulose has restarted its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall, marking a key step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of its recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles in the fourth quarter of 2026. Chief Executive Officer Jonatan Janmark said





















