Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Sri Lanka Launches Major ESG Drive To Future-Proof Apparel Sector

Textile Insights July 30, 2025

A new sustainability initiative aimed at enhancing the global competitiveness and resilience of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has officially launched with strong backing from both national and international partners. The Improving Transparency for Sustainable Business (ITSB) program, introduced

Special Report

ITMF Releases 2023 Textile Cost & Carbon Footprint Report

Textile Insights July 14, 2025

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released its 2023 edition of the International Cost Comparison Report, offering deep insights into global textile production costs and, for the first time, a detailed analysis of the carbon footprint associated with each textile product across the entire value chain. Developed with input from industry

Event

Gartex Texprocess India 2025 Marks Record-Breaking Edition

Textile Insights June 20, 2025

Gartex Texprocess India 2025 concluded on a high note, drawing 10,283 visitors from 230 cities across India and five countries. Featuring 125 exhibitors, the expo covered the complete textile and apparel value chain, emerging as a vital business and sourcing platform for the industry. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX […]

Corporates

Alok Industries Partners With Rieter India For Complete Compact Spinning System To Boost Yarn Quality And Efficiency

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Strategic modernization initiative strengthens Alok’s commitment to world-class manufacturing Alok Industries Ltd, a leading name in India’s textile sector and backed by Reliance Industries Ltd., has entered into a strategic agreement with Rieter India Pvt. Ltd. for the supply and installation of a complete compact spinning system. The signing ceremony took place in

Event

SaigonTex – SaigonFabric 2025 Draws Over 1,100 Exhibitors In HCM City

Textile Insights April 10, 2025

The 2025 Vietnam Saigon Textile & Garment Industry – Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo (SaigonTex – SaigonFabric) opened on April 9 in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing the full textile and garment supply chain. Spanning 34,000 sqm, the event features over 1,100 exhibitors from 25 countries, a 6% increase from last year. Key highlights include […]

Export

Indian Textile Industry At Crossroads: Paving The Way Toward USD 350 Bn Milestone

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

India must make strategic policy interventions, foster innovation, secure financial backing, and enhance marketing strategies to propel the sector toward the ambitious target of US$ 350 billion by 2030, writes Sandeep Dangi. The Indian textile industry, one of the oldest and most significant contributors to the country’s economy, stands at a critical juncture. With recent

Event

GTTES 2025 Expo Showcases Textile Innovation, Investments and Sustainability

Textile Insights March 10, 2025

The Indian International Textile Machinery Exhibitions Society (India ITME Society) held the third edition of the Global Textile Technology and Engineering Show (GTTES 2025) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Goregaon (East), Mumbai from February 21-23, 2025. The three-day event marked a significant milestone for India’s textile industry, highlighting technological

Machinery

Barmag Showcases Sustainable Textile Technologies At SaigonTex 2025

Textile Insights February 27, 2025

Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, will present its advanced textile solutions at SaigonTex 2025 from April 9-12 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Visitors at Hall A, Stand 1J01 can explore sustainable and efficient technologies from Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag, and Oerlikon Nonwoven, with a focus on recycling, digitalization, and high-performance yarn […]

Corporates

Netherlands-Bangladesh Circular Textile Trade Mission Strengthens Industry Collaboration

Textile Insights February 24, 2025

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), organized a Circular Textile Trade Mission match-making session at the BGMEA complex in Dhaka. The session marked a significant milestone as the first-ever Dutch trade mission to Bangladesh under

Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Will Continue To Be A Key Driver for Textile Industry’s Growth and Global Positioning: S. Periasamy

Textile Insights February 18, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, has set a new benchmark in industry engagement, innovation, and sustainability. The second edition of the event featured dedicated exhibitions for various textile segments, insightful knowledge sessions and a significant presence of international buyers. S. Periasamy shared his insights on the evolving landscape of the