Scientists derive material from silk protein
US researchers have created a novel material out of silk protein that can be preprogrammed with biological, chemical, or optical functions, such as mechanical components that change color with strain,…
PTEA asks prime minister to announce textile package
To arrest the widening trade deficit as substantial capacity to produce exportable surplus is either fully or partially closed due to high energy cost and other factors, the Pakistan Textile…
Sutlej upgrades home textiles
Sutlej is one of the largest integrated textile manufacturing companies and is strongly positioned in the production of value added synthetic, natural and blended yarns, spun yarns, processing of fabrics…
Vietnam textile industry to reach $29 bn in export value
The Vietnam textile industry which saw export value grow 15 per cent per year in five years from 2010 to 2015 is expected to reach $29 billion this year in…
CCI opts for commercial purchase of cotton to ensure supplies
"To ensure supplies to the Indian textiles industry, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has resorted to commercial purchase of cotton at market rates from around the country. CCI has…
Santex Rimar Group launches Santex Rimar India
In order to ensure rapid decision-making in key strategic area and synergies of integration, on the occasion of INDIA ITME 2016, the Santex Rimar Group launched Santex Rimar India denoting…
Vietnam’s textile sector faces a slew of challenges related to labour
Textiles are often regarded as one of Vietnam’s key export sectors with an average annual growth rate of 15 per cent during 2010-2015. However, it is also faced with a…
American Apparel shuts all UK stores
Nearly all UK stores of US-based clothing brand American Apparel have shut down. American Apparel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US in October 2015. The teen retailer, founded…
Government sanctions Rs 200 crore to revive the Tirupur dyeing industry
After taking cognizance of the problems the dyeing industry in Tirupur was facing and on recommendation of the Ministry of Textiles, the Finance Ministry has sanctioned Rs 200 crores to…
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The Second Life of 3D: Why this tech is more alive than ever in fashion
The fashion industry is no stranger to cycles of hype and disillusionment, and 3D technology has been no exception. At... Read more
VP Radhakrishnan urges modernization and FTAs as India’s apparel exports surge 1…
Highlighting the textile sector's role as India's second-largest employer, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan called for a strategic push toward... Read more
Indian Rupee’s Breach of 90: A double-edged equation reshaping India’s ‘Fiber-to…
The Indian rupee’s historic slide past the ₹90.43 per dollar mark in late 2025 has forced a fundamental recalibration across... Read more
Can cotton duty relief blunt US 50% tariff hit on Indian apparel?
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has issued a high-stakes call to the government, asserting that the permanent removal... Read more
The Great Sourcing Shuffle: Why tariffs failed to bring manufacturing back to th…
When Washington set out to ‘reclaim manufacturing’ through punitive tariffs, it was envisioned as a patriotic reset one that would... Read more
Beyond Search and Scroll: Why AI-powered shopping is becoming retail’s new opera…
When ChatGPT unveiled its Instant Checkout capability allowing users to discover, evaluate, and purchase products within a single conversational interface... Read more
How global acrylic fiber leaders engineered price stability amid historic ACN cr…
The global Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) market, long known for its sensitivity to violent swings in petrochemical feedstocks is facing... Read more
GTE 2025: An impactful event driving industry excellence
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Threads of Labor and Steel: The human-machine ecosystem powering India’s textile…
India generates nearly eight million tonnes of textile waste every year, placing the country at the center of the global... Read more
Hanging by a Thread: US Tariffs cripple Indian textile exports, orders drop 70%
India’s textile and apparel industry is facing an unexpected mid-cycle rupture that is reshaping the sector’s economics far faster than... Read more