The New Core Competency: How sustainability and advanced fabrics are driving Ind…
The SportTech Pavilion at Techtextil India, hosted by Concepts N Strategies, concluded with a unanimous declaration: for India to successfully execute its "Premium Mandate" and move "Beyond CMT," technical textile innovation and radical sustainability are non-negotiable. The future of Indian activewear reli... Read more
Future Fiber Demand and the Chemical Recycling Imperative: Global industry eyes …
The global textile industry is entering a period of exponential growth and profound technological transformation, according to key figures speaking at the Dornbirn Global Fibre Congress (GFC) in Mumbai. While demand for fiber is set to soar, the industry's fossil-fuel foundation is shifting, placing pressur... Read more
Regenerative innovation and the Human-Centric future of textiles
The global textile industry is at a crossroads where mere efficiency and profit no longer guarantee survival. This was the central message delivered by Uday Paul Singh Gill, Senior Partner at Gherzi Consulting, Zurich, during his keynote address at the Dornbirn Global Fibre Congress (GFC). He argued that lo... Read more
Beyond CMT: Collaboration, not competition, is India’s new growth strategy
The journey for India’s activewear industry to move "Beyond CMT" (Cut, Make, Trim) and capture the global premium mandate is not constrained by market demand or labor, but by structural bottlenecks in the supply chain, investment philosophy, and training. Panel discussions at the Techtextil India SportTech Pavi... Read more
India Fashions a Greener Future: Global Fibre Summit spotlights $100 bn export g…
The world's largest fibre innovation congress, the Dornbirn Global Fibre Conference (GFC) Asia, made a landmark debut in Mumbai this week, positioning sustainability and circularity as the critical engines for India's ambitious textile growth. Held under the umbrella of the Techtextil India Symposium 2025, ... Read more
Techtextil India 2025: Mumbai kicks off 10th edition, focussing on sustainable a…
The premier trade fair for technical textiles, non-wovens, and composites, Techtextil India 2025, commenced today, November 19, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, marking its 10th edition. Organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, the event runs until November 21, 2025. This landmark edi... Read more
Indian Textile and Apparel Exports Hit Hard in September: As US tariffs take hol…
The Indian textile and apparel industry has shown the first clear signs of being impacted by the new US tariffs, as export data for September 2025 revealed a significant decline. The figures, compiled by CITI, indicate that the US administration's decision to impose an additional 25% penalty on Indian goods... Read more
India's fiber sector spins a new thread of growth
India's clothing fiber sector is on the cusp of a revolutionary decade, moving beyond its traditional identity as a cotton powerhouse to embrace a future where technology, sustainability, and digital commerce form the new foundation of growth. Projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6 p... Read more
Indian textile sector braces for increased Chinese imports amid diplomatic thaw
Following high-level diplomatic engagements between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a new chapter appears to be opening in the India-China trade relationship. While a basic summary of the meeting points to a renewed focus on dialogue to ease border tensio... Read more
The Polyester Pipeline: Why the world still weaves through China
As the global textile industry deals with shifting trade dynamics, environmental mandates, and competitive diversification, one reality remains unchanged: China’s unyielding dominance, particularly in polyester production, remains the axis upon which the industry turns. Despite intensifying trade war... Read more
The Price of MSP: How India's cotton policy is leading to import dependency for …
India's textile sector—a symbol of resilience, rural prosperity, and export strength—is at a crossroad. As the 2025-26 fiscal unfolds, a complex challenge grips the industry: shrinking cotton exports, ballooning imports, and relentless pressure on the margins of domestic mills. For a country tha... Read more
Gini Silk Mills’ net profit declines 52.67% Y-o-Y to Rs 0.33 crore during Q…
A prominent textile manufacturer, Gini Silk Mills registered a 52.67 per cent Y... Read more
Government to launch National Cotton Productivity Mission to revitalize cot…
Shrinking yields in the world's second-largest producer, India's cotton industry has ... Read more
ACE Apparel bags OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton Certification
A subsidiary of Aitken Spence PLC, ACE Apparel has become the first and only company ... Read more
Hyosung highlights expanded regen Bio Elastane range at Global Fashion Summ…
World’s leading elastane manufacturer, Hyosung made its debut as an official ex... Read more
Standards & Specifications-ASTM Standards to determine the fiber conten…
To determine the fiber content in linen fibers, especially in blended yarns or fabric... Read more
India's cotton yarn sector set for 7-9% revenue rise in FY26 on export rebo…
India’s cotton yarn industry is poised to clock 7-9 per cent revenue growth in ... Read more
Thika Cloth Mills to establish cotton ginning and oil extraction factory in…
Thika Cloth Mills has launched a Sh1.2 billion project to establish a cotton ginning ... Read more
Liz Hershfield to lead Cotton Council International, championing sustainabl…
Liz Hershfield, a veteran in fashion and sustainability, has been appointed Executive... Read more
Thermoplastics gain momentum in composites industry, JEC 2025 winners highl…
Thermoplastics are taking centre stage in fibre reinforced composite innovations, as ... Read more
Rising industry pressure may compel government to eliminate import duty on …
Rising pressure from the cotton industry may compel the Indian government to eliminat... Read more
Paige launches new denim recycling campaign with CLO
Los Angeles-based premium denim brand, Paige launched a new campaign for its American... Read more
Paige launches new denim recycling campaign with CLO
Los Angeles-based premium denim brand, Paige launched a new campaign for its American... Read more
NCCS applauds NEC’s plan to establish CTG Development Board
Olalade Majekodunmi, National Coordinator, Nigerian Cotton Cooperative Society (NCCS)... Read more
B.I.G. Yarns invests €25 million in France to boost sustainable 3-ply yarn …
B.I.G. Yarns, a specialist in polyamide, polypropylene, and polyester carpet yarns, h... Read more
Ambercycle partners HSCC to drive circularity in woven yarns
Ambercycle has entered into a strategic partnership with global polymer and yarn prod... Read more
Vietnam urges SYRE to build a sustainable textile industry in the country
During a meeting with Sussana Campbell, Chairperson, SYRE and Johan Ndisi, Swedish Am... Read more
Government announces MIP criteria for synthetic knitted fabrics
As per the government’s recent announcement, the requirement of minimum import ... Read more
Levy anti-dumping duties on VSY imports from China, urges TASMA
The Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills Association (TASMA) has urged the Textile and Commerce ... Read more