

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 pressure on machinery manufacturers and innovators to rapidly pivot toward circular and bio-based systems. Insights from Georg Stausberg, CEO of Oerlikon Po... Read more

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 long-term success requires a fundamental shift in mindset, prioritizing regenerative innovation that balances profit with purpose. The Innovation Parad... Read more

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 Pavilion underscored that overcoming these challenges requires a fundamental shift in strategy: from isolated operation to radical collaboration. The Bot... Read more

India is emerging as a global powerhouse in technical textiles, a growth recognized by the organizers of the world's leading technical textiles and textile processing trade fairs. Ahead of the Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 event in Frankfurt, Messe Frankfurt's Director Brand Management, Sabine Scharrer, highlighted during a lunch meeting addressing to the media, during Techtextil India, the strategic importance of India, declaring the country's techni... Read more
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 edition connects 215 exhibitors, including 100 first-time exhibitors, to the textile value chain. The show’s dynamic agenda features over 300 brand... Read more

In line with its momentum to establish itself as a global textile manufacturing powerhouse, India is accelerating its focus on high-performance, functional textiles. Techtextil India 2025, the country's foremost B2B exhibition on technical textiles, nonwovens, and composites, is set to capitalize on this growth. Scheduled from November 19 to 21, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, the 10th edition of the exhibition is evolving int... Read more

Messe Frankfurt and Concept N Strategies join forces Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd has partnered with Concept N Strategies to unveil a new addition at Techtextil India 2025 - the ‘Sporttech Pavilion’. This exclusive pavilion will spotlight the dynamic sports and activewear textiles segment, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in high-performance fabrics, accessories, and gear. The initiative aims to elevate India’s presence ... Read more
India is rapidly emerging as a hub for the growing technical textiles sector, with rising demand and innovation shaping its future. To strengthen this position, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India has announced a significant collaboration with the Austrian Fibers Institute, bringing the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) to Asia as part of the Techtextil India Symposium in 2025. This strategic alliance is poised to offer unprecedented opportuniti... Read more
For years, India’s textile exporters fought global competition with one hand tied behind their backs. While its factories matched global... Read more
The high-stakes trade standoff between Washington and New Delhi has reached a decisive turning point. Following a strategic dialogue between... Read more
In the global fashion industry of 2026, size alone no longer confers supremacy. For decades, the sector’s hierarchy was neatly... Read more
In a landmark move for India’s second-largest employer, the Union Budget 2026-27 has unveiled a comprehensive transformation roadmap for the... Read more
For nearly two decades, the retail storyline seemed straightforward: e-commerce was the future, and department stores were relics. Analysts predicted... Read more
In the sprawling textile clusters of Tiruppur, Surat, Panipat, and Karur, the familiar hum of looms has taken on a... Read more
In a move described by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the “mother of all trade deals,” India... Read more
Dubai is fast evolving from a regional shopping hub into the central testing ground for global fashion expansion. The Emirate’s... Read more
In a high-stakes appeal for the survival of India’s garment sector, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has formally approached... Read more
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to table the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, few sectors are watching the... Read more