Industry

IAF Urges Tariff Rollback, Calls For Stability In Global Apparel Trade

Textile Insights April 24, 2025

The International Apparel Federation (IAF), representing manufacturers across 40+ countries, has raised strong concerns over the U.S. administration’s punitive tariffs imposed on April 2. The federation warns these measures threaten global apparel supply chains, destabilize economies, and

Corporates

PDS Expands Manufacturing Footprint In India

Textile Insights February 3, 2025

PDS has achieved a significant milestone in its expansion strategy with the acquisition of a 55% stake in Knit Gallery India Pvt Ltd (KGIPL), enhancing its sourcing footprint and leveraging India’s strategic role in the global textile and fashion industry. Knit Gallery, established in 2001, is a Tirupur-based manufacturer and exporter specializing in high-quality apparel,

Textile Print

Monster Digital To Expand With 10 Kornit Apollo Systems In 2025

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Kornit Digital LTD, a global leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced that Monster Digital is significantly expanding its digital production capabilities with the addition of 10 Kornit Apollo systems in 2025. This move accelerates the company’s ongoing transition from traditional screen printing to digital

Corporates

Hirdaramani Group Invests LKR 10 Billion In Sustainable Textile Mill ‘Mihila Tex’

July 22, 2024

The Hirdaramani Group, a leader in apparel manufacturing and sustainability, has announced a significant LKR 10 billion investment in a new textile mill, ‘Mihila Tex’, in Pannala, Sri Lanka. This facility will enhance the future of the apparel industry and strengthen Sri Lanka’s role as a sustainable manufacturing hub. In partnership with Hengda Textiles, a

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

ZYOD Secures US$ 18 Mn In Series A Funding Led By RTP Global

June 30, 2024

ZYOD, a tech-enabled fashion manufacturing platform offering seamless solutions from design to delivery, has secured US$ 18 million in its Series A round of funding. This investment round was led by RTP Global and also saw participation from existing investors Lightspeed and Alteria Capital, as well as new investors Stride Ventures, Stride One and Trifecta […]

Financial Results

Bella Casa Sees Major Growth In Apparel Sales, Reports Strong FY24 Financials

May 21, 2024

Bella Casa Fashion & Retail Ltd, a leading original design manufacturer (ODM) for top apparel retailers and a prominent home furnishing brand, has reported strong financial results for Q4FY24 and the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The company’s revenue for Q4FY24 reached ₹61.1 crore, marking a 50.5% year-over-year increase. For the full fiscal […]

Corporates

Texana’s US$ 20 Mn Investment To Create 4000 Jobs In Karnataka & AP

April 14, 2024

Texana, a joint venture between leading apparel manufacturing giants Texport Industries Pvt Ltd (India) and Busana Apparel Group (Indonesia), is poised to make significant strides in the industry. With plans to establish 2000 machines across two greenfield independent units in Shiggaon, Karnataka, and Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, the venture is set to create over 4000 new […]

Corporates

Shahi Exports Announces Membership Of IAF At Bharat Tex 2024

March 3, 2024

Shahi Exports has announced its membership with the International Apparel Federation (IAF) at Bharat Tex 2024 in New Delhi, signaling a commitment to advancing sustainability and industry standards. Cem Altan, IAF President, and Anant Ahuja, Shahi Exports’ Head of ESG, discussed the partnership’s potential to strengthen sustainable supply chains through

Event

IDH And Better Cotton Host Roundtable On Textile Sustainability At Bharat Tex 2024

March 3, 2024

IDH and Better Cotton co-hosted a roundtable on the “Future of Textiles: ESG and Sustainability” at Bharat Tex 2024 in New Delhi, India. Chaired by Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the meeting emphasized the critical need to enhance efficiency across resource, process and energy dimensions to drive the

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Sudhir Sekhri Takes Over As Chairman Of AEPC

January 25, 2024

Sudhir Sekhri, a seasoned figure in the apparel industry, has taken the reins as the new Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). With over four decades in readymade garment manufacturing and currently serving as the Managing Partner of Trendsetter International, Sekhri is set to address the recent decline in RMG (Ready-Made Garments) exports. […]