Corporates

Alok Industries Appoints Jayesh Saxena As CEO – Home Textiles

Textile Insights December 6, 2024

Alok Industries has announced the appointment of Jayesh Saxena as CEO of its Home Textiles division. Based at the company’s Corporate Office in Navi Mumbai, Saxena brings nearly 29 years of extensive experience in the textile industry, covering strategic planning, marketing, product

Sustainability

Birla Cellulose Boosts Sustainability At Karur Meet, Unveils New Trials

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

Birla Cellulose, a leader in sustainable fiber solutions, reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability during the second edition of its hub-meet, held at The Residency in Karur on August 30, 2024. The event highlighted the transformative potential of sustainable Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) in the Home Textiles sector. Attended by 110 prominent exporters and business

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Mango Home Expands To Turkey Via Online Channel

Textile Insights July 28, 2024

Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion groups, is expanding its homeware line, Mango Home, to the Turkish market via its online channel, mango.com. This expansion aligns with Mango’s 4E 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, focusing on strengthening its value proposition, expanding its reach and boosting sales in both physical stores and online channels. Founded in 2021,

Fibre

Jutecell Fibre: An Innovative Fibre

July 10, 2024

Jutecell fibre is bio-compatible, environment-friendly and has applications in healthcare, fashion and home textiles sectors, writes Dr N. N. Mahapatra. Jutecell is a new type of cellulose fibre developed by special technical treatment of jute and kenaf as raw materials, which overcomes the disadvantages of natural hemp fibres, that are hard, thick, short and itchy to skin

Home Textiles

IKEA Launches Tyg: A Creative Revolution In Home Textiles

June 19, 2024

IKEA introduces Tyg, a innovative chapter in home textiles designed to ignite creativity and foster connections through fabric. Launching on July 1, 2024, Tyg offers 20 patterns crafted by 13 diverse designers, each reflecting Scandinavian modern design principles. These 3-meter pre-cut fabrics aim to inspire personalization and mindful living, aligning with IKEA’s

Financial Results

Trident Ltd Net Profit Drops Sharply By 54.8% In Q4FY’24

Textile Insights May 22, 2024

In the fourth fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2024, net profit at Ludhiana based Trident Ltd dropped sharply by 54.8 percent over the same quarter in the previous fiscal to Rs 59 crore. However, revenue increased 6.9 percent from a year ago quarter in the Rajinder Gupta led textiles manufacturer to Rs 1,682 crore in […]

Home Textiles

Indo Count Honoured With Three Gold Trophies By Texprocil

Textile Insights May 21, 2024

Indo Count Industries was honoured with three Gold trophies at the Texprocil Export Awards ceremony, for its contribution to the export of cotton made-ups from India. The Texprocil Export Awards recognise the role played by the exporting community in developing and diversifying India’s exports of cotton textiles. Indo Count Industries clinched the Gold trophy for […]

Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Marks 30th Anniversary

Textile Insights May 20, 2024

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles marks its 30th anniversary with returning pavilions and new product zones and will be held in Shanghai from August 14-16, 2024 With the brand present in China since 1995, increasing market demand, has contributed to the consistent upward trajectory of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition. “By utilising advanced

Home Textiles

Home Furnishings Brand Mytrident Launches New TV Campaign

Textile Insights May 17, 2024

Premium home furnishings brand MyTrident has brought together Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan and her mother in law Sharmila Tagore in a new television campaign. This collaboration highlights the harmonious relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, marking a notable shift from the traditional narratives typically portrayed in brand campaigns. The duo

Financial Results

Welspun Living Ltd Achieves Record Revenues And Sustainable Growth In Q4 FY24

April 26, 2024

Welspun Living Ltd, a leading global player in home textiles and part of the Welspun Group, has announced its Q4FY24 results, marking a significant milestone in sustainable profitability and revenue growth. Balkrishan Goenka, Chairman of Welspun Group, expressed his satisfaction with the company’s performance, stating, “It is heartening to see the company achieving a