Corporates

Alok Industries Completes Sale Of Czech Textile Unit Mileta For Rs 5.6 Crore

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

Alok Industries has completed the sale of its entire stake in Czech textile manufacturer Mileta a.s. for EUR 558,825, equivalent to approximately Rs 5.6 crore. In a stock exchange filing dated October 9, 2026, the company said its step-down wholly owned subsidiary, Alok Industries International

Sustainability

EU Report Highlights 10 Textile Best Practices Driving Circularity And Digitalisation

Textile Insights October 8, 2026

New report showcases initiatives across Europe covering textile waste, repair, decarbonisation, digital manufacturing and technical textiles Ten initiatives from across Europe’s textile value chain have been highlighted as best practices for advancing circularity, sustainability and resilience in the latest edition of the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform report. The

Corporates

VDMA Textile Machinery Elects New Executive Board For 2026–2030

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Dr Janpeter Horn, Managing Director of A. Herzog Maschinenfabrik, has been re-elected Chairman of VDMA Textile Machinery for the 2026–2030 term. The election took place at the general meeting of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association in Hanover at the end of September. Regina Brückner, managing partner of Brückner Trockentechnik and Verena Thies, managing partner of […]

Industry

European Textile Industry Seeks €10 Fee On Fashion Imports

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

European textile manufacturers have called for a €10 handling fee on fashion imports as the industry steps up pressure on the European Union to curb the influx of ultra-cheap products, particularly from China. Euratex, the federation representing European textile and clothing associations, said the proposed fee would provide customs authorities with additional resources to

Industry

Textiles Secretary Holds Talks With European, French Industry Representatives In Paris

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, held discussions with leading representatives of the European and French textile, apparel and fashion industries in Paris, focusing on strengthening partnerships and expanding cooperation across the textile value chain. The discussions, held at Le Bourget, focused on strengthening India-France and India-European Union

Machinery

Ortiz Expands With Fourth Monforts Montex Stenter

Textile Insights September 26, 2025

Spain’s Textil A. Ortiz, Europe’s leading supplier of premium quality lining fabrics, has further expanded its finishing capabilities with the successful commissioning of a fourth Monforts Montex stenter at its Santa Perpètua de Mogoda plant, near Barcelona. The move is part of the company’s long-term strategy of continuous expansion, resource efficiency and environmental

Corporates

EURATEX Elects Mario Machado As President; Alberto Paccanelli As Hon. President

June 16, 2024

During its General Assembly on June 14, Mario Jorge Machado was elected President of EURATEX, showcasing his extensive career in the textile sector. Machado, currently a shareholder and director at Adalberto Textile Solutions, S.A., brings a wealth of experience in boosting competitiveness and innovation through advanced management practices. As President of the Textile

Industry

Social Partnerships In European Textiles & Clothing Industry

Textile Insights May 28, 2024

EURATEX and IndustriAll Europe have launched StitchTogether, a new Europe-wide two-year project to promote social partnerships in the European textiles and clothing Industry. Stitch Together recognises the industry’s need to adapt to global competition, eco-friendly practices, and technological advancements, while ensuring decent working conditions and quality social