The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed a US$ 50 million investment in Küçükçalık Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Küçükçalık), a leading home textiles manufacturer with operations in Türkiye and Egypt. The funding will support capacity expansion and sustainability initiatives.
The increasing need for sustainable and efficient operations has become a top priority for organisations. Adopting sustainable practices—such as implementing circular economy principles, reducing waste, and minimising environmental impact—is not only an ethical responsibility but also a strategic necessity. Many green practices also increase efficiency and hence reduce
Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Limited (UMPESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Voltas Limited, a TATA Enterprise, and Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited (KPCL) have entered into a strategic agreement to deliver world-class, energy-efficient Centrifugal and Screw Compressors to India’s textile industry. Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited, a
LMW Fosters Industry Collaboration in Egypt LMW successfully hosted a seminar themed “Breaking Barriers in Speed & Efficiency” at Hotel Conrad, Cairo, Egypt on 3rd Dec 2024, bringing together industry leaders, academic representatives, and professionals from prominent spinning mills. The event showcased LMW’s commitment to driving innovation and fostering
The much-anticipated NISTI-IIT Delhi Conference on Sustainability in Textiles is set to take place on 14th December 2024 at IIT Delhi, uniting thought leaders, researchers, and innovators. Organized by NISTI Regd in collaboration with the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, IIT Delhi, this flagship event is set to redefine the roadmap for sustainability in […]
The Indian T&A sector is expected to encounter multiple sustainability-related regulatory challenges from its major markets like the US and EU in the future. The European Union, for instance, has introduced the `EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles’, which includes Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations that require brands to manage textile
The Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) has released its much-anticipated Path to a Living Wage report, which highlights glaring disparities between garment workers’ earnings and the wages required for a dignified standard of living. Covering eight key garment producing nations, the report underscores how poverty level wages continue to trap millions in financial insecurity
India’s raw cotton exports are projected to decline significantly in MY 2024/25, falling by 55% to 1.2 million 480-lb bales, according to FAS Mumbai’s October 2024 report. Domestic lint prices, trading 4% higher than global rates, have made Indian cotton less competitive internationally. Buyers are increasingly opting for finer-quality, machine-picked cotton from
A new report shows that European cities are setting a precedent by acting on fast fashion at the local level—even without strong guidance from governments. The report showcases practical examples where cities have demonstrated solutions to the textile waste crisis and provided guidance to concerned local policymakers. The new report, “Cities and consumption: Local
The textile industry, one of the most water-intensive sectors globally, consumes approximately 79 billion cubic metres of water annually, posing significant environmental challenges. With rising concerns over water scarcity and pollution, groundbreaking advancements in water-saving technologies are reshaping how fabrics are produced, focusing on sustainability without





















