Industry

India’s Textile Market To Reach US$ 350 Bn By 2030

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

India’s textile industry is expanding rapidly, with textile exports projected to reach US$ 65 billion by the financial year 2025-26, according to Invest India. The country’s textiles production for domestic and export markets is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Chalk-Based Coating Creates Cooling Fabric

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

A new chalk-based coating has been developed to create cooling fabrics that could benefit anyone spending time outdoors—athletes, landscapers, kids at the park or beachgoers. While current cooling textiles often rely on specialized fibres or complex manufacturing processes, researchers have now introduced a durable coating that cools the air underneath treated fabric by up

Sustainability

OEKO-TEX Issues More Than 50,000 Certifications & Labels

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

The international OEKO-TEX association has achieved significant growth, underscoring the importance of collaboration in driving sustainable practices. Over the past year, OEKO-TEX issued more than 50,000 certificates and labels—an increase of 22% from the previous year—reflecting its expanding influence among the over 35,000 textile and leather companies it serves. A

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

India’s Technical Textiles Sector To Surpass US$ 10 Billion Exports By 2030: Giriraj Singh

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, confidently projected that India’s technical textiles industry will surpass the US$ 10 billion mark by 2030. Speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat- Technical Textiles for Sustainable Growth & Development’ conference in New Delhi, Singh highlighted the increasing role of man-made fibres and technical textiles in everyday life,

Event

Textile Industry Becoming A Driving Force Of India’s GDP: Pabitra Margherita

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, addressed the ASSOCHAM Global Textile Sustainability Summit, emphasizing the vital role of sustainability in the textile industry. He outlined a vision for India to lead in sustainable textiles, inspiring global responsibility. Margherita stressed the importance of collaboration

Corporates

Aneel Murarka Honoured With Green Textile Warrior Award For 2024

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Aneel Murarka, the Managing Director of Mirachem Industriies, has been honoured with the prestigious Universal Eminence Award 2024 for Green Textile Warrior of the Year. His company, Mirachem Industries, was also recognized as the “Green Textile Innovation Company” at the event. The awards were presented by renowned actor Arbaaz Khan and Tanuj Virwani and other

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Union Minister Of Textiles Launches NIFT’s VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated the ‘VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative’ by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), featuring a bilingual web portal and the India-specific Fashion Trend Book ‘Paridhi 24×25’. The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, and Textiles

Industry

Himachal Pradesh Considers Regulated Cannabis Cultivation

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Himachal Pradesh is exploring the possibility of legalizing regulated cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use, with a focus on its potential for fibre production. State Minister Vikramaditya Singh has announced the formation of a committee to evaluate the benefits of controlled cannabis cultivation, emphasizing its potential to enhance the state’s

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Louis Philippe Expands With New Store Openings In Shirur And Chittoor

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Bringing premium menswear to key emerging markets in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Louis Philippe, a premier menswear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, has announced the launch of its first stores in Shirur, Maharashtra and Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. These strategic expansions reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to catering to India’s growing demand for

Event

Swiss Textile Machinery Association Members To Showcase Latest Innovations In Mexico City

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Thirteen members of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association are set to showcase the latest Swiss innovations at a symposium in Mexico city on September 24th. The event will connect Swiss experts with delegates from Mexico’s growing textile manufacturing sector. In addition to product presentations, the symposium offers opportunities for networking at exhibition tables and