Future Fiber Demand and the Chemical Recycling Imperative: Global industry eyes India for next tech leap
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
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 long-term success requires a fundamental shift in mindset, prioritizing regenerative innovation that balances profit with purpose. The Innovation Parad... 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 Pavilion underscored that overcoming these challenges requires a fundamental shift in strategy: from isolated operation to radical collaboration. The Bot... Read more
India's ‘Technical Textile’ sector 'Important for the World,' says Techtextil Director
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
Techtextil India 2025: Mumbai kicks off 10th edition, focussing on sustainable and functional textiles
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
India's $2.92 bn export surge drives focus on performance, policy at Techtextil India 2025
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
Techtextil India 2025 to launch 'Sporttech Pavilion' for sports and activewear textiles
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
Techtextil India 2025 partners with Dornbirn GFC Asia to drive technical textiles innovation
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
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Fashion’s power pyramid is being rewritten, size no longer guarantees supremacy
In the global fashion industry of 2026, size alone no longer confers supremacy. For decades, the sector’s hierarchy was neatly... Read more
Microsoft and Varaha transform India’s cotton belt with landmark carbon deal
In a transformative move aimed at decarbonizing the global fashion supply chain, Microsoft has inked a landmark agreement with climate-tech... Read more
Transit Under Tax: Why every apparel shipment to America is now a financial gamb…
The apparel business has always thrived on rhythm. Designers forecast seasons, retailers plan months ahead, and factories lock in orders... Read more
TEEM, Tex Eco, SME Growth Fund, India’s blueprint to be a textile powerhouse
India’s textile industry long powered by cotton, fragmented supply chains, and small manufacturers running on thin margins is stepping into... Read more
From Dubai to Riyadh how the Gulf became the global luxury epicenter
The Middle East has emerged as the global centre for luxury, with the regional market valued at approximately €15.02 billion... Read more
Asia sets the pace as casual wear rewrites the global apparel playbook
The global apparel industry is no longer dressing for occasions. It is dressing for continuity. What began as a pandemic-era... Read more
Double-Edged Sword: RoDTEP slashed amidst US tariff turmoil
Indian apparel and textile exporters are grappling with a "perfect storm" this week as the central government unexpectedly halved benefits... Read more
Bangladesh vs India: The 2026 EPA makes Dhaka Japan’s apparel powerhouse
The signing of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on February 6, 2026, marks a transformative moment for South Asia’s... Read more
Ralph Lauren defies luxury norms with 10% revenue rise as peers falter
In a retail landscape increasingly defined by normalization, industry jargon for stagnant growth and cautious consumer spending, Ralph Lauren Corporation... Read more
A new chessboard in textiles, US, Bangladesh and India
In early February 2026, a landmark reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Bangladesh was concluded, marking a new chapter... Read more
