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

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