Export

Vietnam Textile Sector Faces Order Slowdown Despite Export Growth

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is facing mounting challenges despite posting export growth in the first four months of 2026, with second-quarter orders projected to decline by 20–25 per cent, raising concerns over a potential slowdown in the months ahead. According to the Vietnam

Industry

North India Heatwave Disrupts Textile Manufacturing, Raises Concerns Over Export Timelines

Textile Insights May 29, 2026

North India’s severe heatwave is emerging as a major operational challenge for the textile industry, disrupting production schedules, straining factory infrastructure and placing fresh pressure on exporters already navigating a complex global business environment. With temperatures touching 47°C across several northern states, the prolonged spell of extreme heat is testing

Tete-A-Tete

Automation, Digitalization And Sustainability Were The Overarching Themes At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025: Cornelia Buchwalder

Textile Insights November 10, 2025

The innovations showcased at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 showed a clear vision of the future, one where textile factories operate with higher automation, reduced staffing needs and improved sustainability, averred Cornelia Buchwalder, in this exclusive tete-e-tete with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights How was ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 for the Swiss Textile […]

Tete-A-Tete

‘The Outlook For India’s Knitting And Processing Industry Is Promising!’

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

The demand for Indian products is growing, especially in fashion-related industries. As fashion requires creativity, design innovation and programming skills, this presents a significant opportunity for young talent in India, offering them interesting and challenging roles beyond repetitive tasks, avers K M Nizar Ali, in conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of

Event

ITMF & IAF Convention Highlights Textile Industry’s Future In Samarkand

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

The joint ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention took place from September 8-10 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Co-organized by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), and hosted by Uztextileprom, the Uzbekistan Textile and Garment Industry Association, and the Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Industry

European Textile Industry: Navigating Challenges And Seizing Opportunities

Textile Insights August 29, 2024

Since 2020, global events such as Covid-19, Ukraine conflict and shifting geopolitical dynamics have profoundly impacted the world of work and the economic landscape. Rising inflation, skyrocketing energy costs and supply chain disruptions have compounded these effects. In Germany, fears of a gas shortage further heightened concerns. The shift to remote work and the

Financial Results

Sutlej Textiles Reports Stable Q1, Wins Industry Awards

Textile Insights August 14, 2024

Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd has announced its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. For Q1FY25, the standalone total income remained stable at Rs 659 crore, consistent with Q4FY24, and down 0% from FY24. EBITDA was Rs 26 crore, with a margin of 4.0%, up from Rs 17 crore and 2.6% in […]

Industry

T&A Sector’s Wish-list From The Upcoming Budget

July 10, 2024

Highlights of the industry recommendations:  Removal of import duty from all varieties of cotton Increase the BCD on MMF yarn from the present 5% to 10%. Exempt varieties of textile raw material (fibre and yarn) which are not available domestically from the scope of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) Statutory/regulatory measures to curb cheap imports of […]

Industry

Nigeria’s Textile Industry Struggles Amid Revival Efforts And Rising Imports

June 25, 2024

Nigeria’s textile industry faces severe challenges, despite revival efforts and protection policies. Once a robust sector with 180 mills and over one million workers, the industry has dwindled to just five operational mills and less than 2,000 workers. Contributing factors include large-scale smuggling, inconsistent government policies, power shortages, and high funding

Industry

Lesotho Textile Industry Faces Job Losses, Prioritizes Ethical Standards

June 19, 2024

Lesotho’s textile and apparel industry has faced a stark decline, shedding nearly 16,000 jobs from March 2018 to March 2024, as highlighted during a workshop convened by the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC). Puseletso Makhakhe, LNDC’s Corporate Investment and Trade Promotion General Manager, outlined the sector’s challenges, citing reduced