Mayer & Cie marks 120 years of knitting machine innovation
On July 8, 2025, Mayer & Cie will celebrate its 120th anniversary. The company, now in its fourth generation of family ownership, specializes in the production and sale of circular…
South China’s fashion landscape shines at Intertextile Shenzhen 2025
In a vibrant display of creativity and collaboration, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen successfully wrapped up on 13 June at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian).…
Global textile machinery shipments show mixed performance in 2024
In 2024, global shipments of new short-staple spindles and open-end rotors decreased by -40% and -39%, respectively (year-on-year). Deliveries of long-staple spindles increased by +62%. The number of draw-texturing spindles…
FDI to developing nations falls to 20-year low: World Bank
Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and investment…
BTMA to showcase textile testing innovations at ITMA Asia 2025
Many members of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) have over the years established leading positions in the areas of testing, instrumentation and machine control. A number of new developments…
Tariff tremors on $61 bn worth of US apparel imports from Asia
Overview On April 2, 2025, the United States announced the implementation of comprehensive reciprocal tariffs targeting multiple nations, which include all the top apparel exporting nations to the US, except…
US tariffs may reshape plastics-coated textile fabric trade dynamics
HS Code 590390 pertains to plastics-coated textile fabrics, a critical segment in technical textiles with applications across automotive, construction, healthcare, and protective clothing industries. Production capacities, trade policies, and competitive…
Vietnam’s VIATT 2025 to spotlight sustainability & innovation
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to open its doors once again to the…
Bharat Tex 2025 showcases India’s cultural & textile prowess: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. He also took a walkthrough of the exhibition showcased on the occasion. Addressing the…
Indian FM’s Budget Speech – Highlights for textile sector
The Union Budget 2025-26 has put a strong focus on strengthening India’s textile, MSME, and manufacturing sectors through strategic policy interventions. With key measures like the Mission for Cotton Productivity,…