Industry

ITMF Survey: Textile Industry Stays Cautiously Optimistic

Textile Insights August 7, 2026

The global textile industry witnessed a slight weakening in business conditions during July 2026, although companies remain cautiously optimistic about the months ahead, according to the latest 39th Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) released by the International Textile Manufacturers

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Meadow Grove Research Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Meadow Grove Research has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation as a Corporate Member, strengthening the federation’s network across the global textile value chain. Meadow Grove Research specializes in supply, demand and trade analysis of cotton and other soft commodities. The company provides market intelligence and insights aimed at helping businesses

Corporates

SIMTA Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

SIMTA, a leading producer of specialized machinery for the textile industry, has officially joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a Corporate Member. Over the past two decades, SIMTA has become a key supplier of precision rollers for top OEMs and expanded its portfolio to include overhead cleaners, bobbin transport systems and other textile

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ITMF Announces Winners Of The 2025 Start-Up Award

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of the ITMF Start-up Award 2025, who will present their innovative business models at the ITMF & IAF Conference 2025, scheduled for 24–25 October in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, co-hosted by the Indonesia Textile Industry Association (API). The ITMF Start-up Awards aim to provide emerging

Corporates

RSWM Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

Textile Insights July 4, 2025

RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a Corporate Member. A leading Indian manufacturer and exporter, RSWM produces synthetic, cotton, and blended spun yarns, as well as knitted and denim fabrics, catering to over 70 countries worldwide. Welcoming the development, K.V.

Industry

Global Textile Machinery Shipments Surged In 2023: ITMF

Textile Insights August 19, 2024

The 46th International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics (ITMSS) report, released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), revealed that global shipments of new textile machinery increased across most segments in 2023, with notable growth in shuttle-less looms and flat knitting machines, despite a decline in texturing machinery. Spinning Machinery

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TMAS Joins ITMF As Associate Member, Enhancing Global Textile Machinery Collaboration

May 12, 2024

The Swedish Textile Machinery Association (TMAS) has recently become an Associate Member of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), further expanding ITMF’s role as a premier international forum for the global textile manufacturing value chain. With ITMF already representing companies responsible for approximately 90% of global textile and apparel

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ITMF & IAF Jointly Holding Annual Convention In Uzbekistan

Textile Insights March 14, 2024

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) are jointly holding their annual convention in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from 8-10 September. The joint annual conference is being organised in cooperation with the Uzbek Textile & Apparel Industry Association (Uztextileprom). “The theme of the convention is Innovation,

Industry

Huge Potential For India In Global Textile & Apparel Market

Textile Insights December 27, 2023

There is immense potential for India to tap into the global textile and apparel market. This was stated by KV Srinivasan, the newly elected President of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). While addressing a press conference, Srinivasan highlighted that global buyers are increasingly looking to diversify their sourcing away from China, thereby

Corporates

Precot Joins ITMF As Corporate Member To Expand Global Reach

December 24, 2023

Precot, a leading provider of a diverse range of cotton products for cosmetic, personal hygiene and medical applications, has recently become a Corporate Member of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). This move is poised to enhance Precot’s international standing and foster collaboration within the global textile industry. Christian Schindler,