http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/textiles_rss Latest textiles industry news & views en-us © 1998-2011 Copyright Sulekha.com., All Rights Reserved. http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/images/sme-horizon.png http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/ 140 70 Visit Smehorizon.Sulekha.com http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/les-petits-unveil-range-of-kids-swimwear-collection_textiles-viewsitem_11760 Les Petits, house of kids’ luxury brands has launched new and comfortable range of kids’ swimwear collection specially made for summer Thu, 16 May 2013 07:21:48 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/triumph-unveils-all-new-range-of-shape-sensation-collection_textiles-viewsitem_11753 Triumph International, world’s largest intimate apparel makers had launched all new range of Shape Sensation Collection a new genre in a glamorous, highly efficient, firming body wear for women Wed, 15 May 2013 12:24:12 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/several-foreign-companies-entering-indian-kidswear_textiles-viewsitem_11711 Some of the leading Foreign Companies like German multi brand retailer Prowl and Taiwanese firm Tung Ling Industries are likely to enter the Indian kidswear market owing to the increasing demand for children’s clothing in the country. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:38:26 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/elegant-mother-s-day-collection-from-melange-at-lifestyle_textiles-viewsitem_11707 Elegant ethnic collection especially for Mother’s day from Melange at Lifestyle, India’s leading shopping destination with fashion and gracious living, gives you a chance to buy that perfect gift for your mother this Mother’s day. Fri, 10 May 2013 08:32:06 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/india-launches-21-new-textiles-parks-approved-under_textiles-viewsitem_11616 The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles, Anand Sharma launched 21 New Textile Parks approved under Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP) in New Delhi yesterday. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:07:53 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/ahmedabad-will-host-a-two-day-international-cotton_textiles-viewsitem_11450 Ahmedabad will host a two day International cotton conference on Challenges facing Indian Cotton’ on April 9 and 10 at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) campus in Ahmedabad Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:00:21 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/gini-jony-goes-colorful-this-holi_textiles-viewsitem_11425 On the Colorful occasion of Holi, Gini & Jony, brings to you a vibrant array of outfits for your kids. Holi marks the onset of summers, so does the Gini & Jony neon collection. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:15:18 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/siyaram-s-adds-two-vibrant-collections-under-royale_textiles-viewsitem_11424 After the successful launch of Royale Linen, a linen fabric brand last year, Siyaram’s has added two vibrant collections under the same brand for the linen loving fashion conscious Indian male, unveiled by the renowned Bollywood fashion designer and the brand ambassador for Royale Linen, Manish Malhotra. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:49:26 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/proline-enters-the-fitness-clothing-segment-with-proline_textiles-viewsitem_11402 Proline, India's original sportswear brand is all set to launch ‘Proline Active’ an exclusive range of performance enhancing clothes that help sportsmen and fitness enthusiasts compete at the cutting edge of performance. It is an exceptional range of fitness clothing for both men and women who want to look their best while working out and feel comfortable. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:44:34 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/fashion-extravaganza-at-cbazaar-com-with-the-unveiling_textiles-viewsitem_11254 Much before the movie hits the theaters, one can easily flaunt the style statements of the lead characters and seamlessly transform into a suave sahib, enchanting biwi or the pastoral gangster. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:17:35 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/siyaram-launches-prism-and-estro-under-its-elegant_textiles-viewsitem_11213 After successfully launching the premium Italian fashion brand Moretti in India, Siyaram Silk Mills has added two vibrant collections under the same brand for the fashion conscious Indian male. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:47:25 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/bipasha-basu-launches-promart-s-new-brand-campaign_textiles-viewsitem_11183 Promart Retail has launched its new brand campaign and logo with Bollywood’s sizzling beauty Bipasha Basu at Bandra, Mumbai Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:15:42 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/india-budget-2013-zero-excise-duty-to-boost-revenues_textiles-viewsitem_11179 The zero excise duty on cotton textiles at fiber, yarn, fabric and garment stage announced in the Union Budget 2013-14 will help reduce prices of end products. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:54:09 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/madame-enters-kolkata-upmarket_textiles-viewsitem_11126 Spread of 1,000 square feet, the new Madame store in Kolkata is more spacious and offers a complete range of fashion wardrobe, truly making it a destination for shoppers. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:50:52 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/swedish-apparel-retailer-h-m-ready-for-launch-in-india_textiles-viewsitem_11118 Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), the world’s second-largest apparel retailer, has begun process of filing its application with the Government of India seeking permission to open wholly-owned single-brand retail stores in India. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:37:31 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/spring-summer-collection-by-madame-go-bright-and_textiles-viewsitem_11072 With the beginning of the new season which brings with it a bundle of energy, optimism and promise of a brighter day, Madame comes up with the all new Spring-Summer collection for its stylish ladies. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:45:38 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/weavers-may-lose-work-due-to-import-duty-reduction_textiles-viewsitem_11048 As a result of the decision made by Indian Government to grant concession on import duty of man-made fabrics (MMF) and improve the garment exports may pose a threat to the powerloom weaving and textile processing sector in the country Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:49:39 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/sai-silks-kalamandir-ipo-offers-safety-net-to-retailers_textiles-viewsitem_10976 Sai Silks (Kalamandir) Limited, the retailer of women’s, Kid’s and Men’s wear is coming out with an initial public offer (IPO) to raise Rs 89 crore. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:35:38 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/italian-brands-plans-to-enter-luxury-indian-market_textiles-viewsitem_10938 Some of the luxury Italian brands like Moschino, Alberta Ferretti, Byblos and Scorpian Bay planned to enter the Indian luxury market by collaborating with local companies Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:44:59 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/manish-malhotra-to-showcase-his-fashion-collection_textiles-viewsitem_10937 Famous designer Manish Malhotra has planned to showcase his collection on 23rd February in London to support the event Gala Charity Fundraiser Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:43:56 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/indus-league-clothing-launch-first-manchester-united_textiles-viewsitem_10921 All ardent Manchester United fans in Chennai can now head straight to Phoenix market city to own a Manchester United team jersey, as the Manchester United merchandising brand, part of Indus league clothing limited has launched its very first store in Chennai. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:42:28 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/fashion-designer-manish-malhotra-introduces-his-label_textiles-viewsitem_10918 Famous fashion designer Manish Malhotra introduced his label in different Indian cities currently in Pune. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:04:01 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/welspun-india-ranks-top-in-the-top-15-home-textiles_textiles-viewsitem_10917 Welspun India Ltd (WIL) was ranked 1st in the Top 15 Supplier Giants (USA) by Home Textiles in a recently concluded survey Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:02:54 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/knitwear-industry-demands-50-bps-cut-in-interest-rates_textiles-viewsitem_10840 Though the Tirupur Exporters' Association welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's decision on the interest rate cut of 25 basis points, its President A Sakthivel said that the Industry was looking at a 50 bps cut in interest rate. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:24:03 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/oxemberg-launches-opulento-collection-of-shirts-in_textiles-viewsitem_10804 Oxemberg, India’s popular ready to wear formal and semi-formal brand recently launched Opulento during the All India Retailer Conference meet in Malaysia in December 2012. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:27:58 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/india-sets-a-target-of-bringing-2-900-apparel-units_textiles-viewsitem_10725 The Indian Government has set a target of bringing 2,900 apparel units in the 12th Plan under DISHA – a programme aimed at encouraging better social practices to meet global standards on issues like child labour. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:34:23 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/cotton-sales-reach-2-41mn-bales-in-andhra-pradesh_textiles-viewsitem_10627 Cotton sales has reached 2.41mn bales (1 bale = 170 kg) in Andhra Pradesh to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (Nafed) and private traders, Commissioner and Director of Agricultural Marketing, G Venkatram Reddy said Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:38:01 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/apparel-exports-promotion-council-urges-indian-govt_textiles-viewsitem_10617 In an apparent bid to boost textiles exports, industry body in the country, Apparel Exports Promotion Council (APEC) has urged the Government of India to initiate a slew of measures including duty cut on synthetic fabric and abundant availability of credit at affordable rates in the forthcoming Budget 2013. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:16:58 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/mistair-associates-with-film-inkaar-as-style-partner_textiles-viewsitem_10573 Mistair, a division of Siyaram Silk Mills has been associated with Viacom 18 Motion Pictures next film, ‘INKAAR’ as a style partner. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:50:28 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/uk-based-t-m-lewin-plans-to-launch-50-outlets-across_textiles-viewsitem_10572 UK's based men garment maker T M Lewin has planned to launch outlets across India within next five years Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:48:51 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/industry-minister-promised-to-aid-textile-industry_textiles-viewsitem_10556 Industry Minister promised to aid textile industry in Amritsar city in Punjab state of north-western India, the state Industry and Commerce Minister Anil Joshi promised Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:33:06 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/now-commemorate-valentine-s-day-with-biba-s-new-collection_textiles-viewsitem_10531 Commemorate this Valentine’s Day with BIBA’s new collection of stunning silhouettes in Anarkali especially for the special occasion Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:06:00 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/wendell-rodricks-unveils-the-tapi-collection-a-book_textiles-viewsitem_10530 Ace Indian fashion designer Wendell Rodricks unveiled ‘The TAPI Collection’ a book on Kashmiri shawls explaining the rich legacy of shawl weaving techniques of the beautiful Kashmir valley at the leading art and collectible auction house Saffronart in Mumbai Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:04:40 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/mistair-launches-corporate-wear-collection-titled_textiles-viewsitem_10527 Mistair owned by Siyaram Silk Mills has unveiled corporate wear collection titled Powerplay, inspired by the new, upcoming Hindi movie Inkaar, starring Chitrangada Singh and Arjun Rampal, Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:06:03 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/india-s-apparel-exports-will-develop-three-fold-by_textiles-viewsitem_10526 India’s apparel exports will develop a three-fold export growth over the next three years if the Central Government permits it to use 15 percent of the export proceeds to import raw inputs like synthetic and polyester fabrics, which they do not get within the country, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has said Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:05:30 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/indian-handicrafts-exports-grows-owing-to-demand-from_textiles-viewsitem_10510 Indian handicrafts exports increased owing to demand from western markets Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:39:12 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/government-of-india-enhances-j-k-handloom-sector_textiles-viewsitem_10509 Government of India has planned to enhance the textile industry in the Northern state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:38:46 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/handicrafts-fair-dastkari-haat-bazaar-begins-in-new_textiles-viewsitem_10489 Handicrafts fair Dastkari Haat Bazaar, a crafts and skill exchange programme between India and Pakistan has started at Delhi Haat, in New Delhi Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:42:04 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/advantage-vidarbha-event-to-focus-on-textiles-sector_textiles-viewsitem_10488 A planned two day event Advantage Vidarbha has planned to promote the Vidarbha region of western Indian state of Maharashtra as an investment destination, will have the textiles sector as its focus area Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:41:16 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/iit-scientists-innovates-nanocomposite-fibres-with_textiles-viewsitem_10433 IIT scientists from Delhi has innovated nanocomposite fibres which have unique features of self-cleaning, dyeability, toughness and thermal stability Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:13:09 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/punjab-fashion-week-a-fashion-extravaganza-starts_textiles-viewsitem_10432 Punjab Fashion Week a back-to-back fashion extravaganza from January 5, 2013, in three of its most advanced cities – Chandigarh, Jalandhar and Amritsar Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:11:49 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/leading-fashion-designer-raghavendra-rathore-to-monitor_textiles-viewsitem_10418 Ace Indian fashion designer Raghavendra Rathore has been appointed to monitor and supervise the upcoming NTC Young Designer Hunt, a nationwide talent hunt for ten most promising designers of today Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:06:48 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/cstri-plans-to-conduct-training-on-product-design_textiles-viewsitem_10417 The Central Silk Technological Research Institute located in Bangalore has planned to conduct a 10 day training programme on silk on product design and development for silk Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:05:41 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/andhra-pradesh-cotton-yield-expected-to-increase-for_textiles-viewsitem_10376 Andhra Pradesh is expecting to increase the cotton yield of around 700,000 bales of cotton during the current season, as against last year’s output of 650,000 bales Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:26:25 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/indian-spinning-company-plans-to-invest-13mn-dollars_textiles-viewsitem_10375 Indian spinning and yarn manufacturing company Sarla Performance Fibers Ltd is planning to invest US$ 13.8 million to set up polyester partially oriented yarn (POY) plant along with texturising and twisting facility in the US Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:24:33 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/tamil-nadu-govt-declares-a-new-textile-park-for-perambalur_textiles-viewsitem_10353 Tamil Nadu state government has declared a new textile park for Perambalur on the Tiruchi-Chennai National Highway Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:52:58 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/elegant-christmas-dresses-for-kids-at-newly-opened_textiles-viewsitem_10335 A wide range of Christmas kidswear collection is now available at newly opened CHERUBS International brand clothing store at Ambiance Mall, Vasant Kunj Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:10:42 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/allen-solly-expands-store-count-hitting-150-in-india_textiles-viewsitem_10307 One of the renowned formal and casual clothing collections manufacturer Allan Solly has expanded its store count in India by increasing it to 150 at the end of the financial year 2013 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:19:12 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/lecoanet-hemant-introduces-denim-only-clothing-line_textiles-viewsitem_10306 Lecoanet Hemant has introduced Denim only clothing line titled Genes during the launch of their first pop-up store in New Delhi, India Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:02:57 GMT http://smehorizon.sulekha.com/now-buy-kashmiri-shawls-and-apparels-from-new-online_textiles-viewsitem_10298 One can now buy the fine woven and intricately woven Kashmiri shawls and apparels embroidered apparels and delicate pashmina shawls, straight from the charming valley of Kashmir, from the new online portal kashmirbox.com right at the doorstep of people residing anywhere in the world Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:35:54 GMT