Policies

Government Extends PLI Textiles Application Deadline To March 31, 2026

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

The Government of India has extended the deadline for submitting fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles to March 31, 2026. The extension follows a strong response since the application portal was re-opened in August 2025, with textile companies

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

India’s Technical Textile Exports Slip 1.2% On U.S. Tariff Impact

Textile Insights January 8, 2026

India’s export of technical textile goods declined 1.2% year-on-year during April–October 2025, weighed down by higher U.S. tariffs and weak demand in key Asian markets, according to industry data. Data from the Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council shows that exports stood at US$ 1.95 billion in April–October 2025, slightly lower than US$ 1.97 […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Digital Passports Come To Luxury Childrenswear With ReLuxe Story

Textile Insights January 8, 2026

Designer Kids Club (DKC) has launched ReLuxe Story, an industry-first platform that applies Digital Product Passports (DPPs) to luxury childrenswear, giving each garment a verified digital profile covering provenance, authenticity, care, and environmental impact. Powered by Provenant’s DPP technology, the platform enables consumers to view sustainability metrics and track

Industry

Surat’s Textile Hub Gears Up For Deep Sea Cluster Project

Textile Insights January 7, 2026

Surat, India’s leading diamond and textile hub, is set for a major industrial shift as the Gujarat government moves closer to launching the ‘Surat Cluster Deep Sea’ project, a landmark environmental initiative aimed at supporting over 400 water-intensive industries, including textiles, powerloom weaving, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and agro-processing. The pilot project

Trade & Market

Indonesia To Impose Safeguard Duties On Cotton Fabric Imports

Textile Insights January 7, 2026

Indonesia will begin imposing safeguard duties on imported cotton woven fabrics from January 10, aiming to protect its domestic textile industry from a surge in imports. The safeguard duty, known locally as Bea Masuk Tindakan Pengamanan (BMTP), will be enforced for a three-year period under a gradually declining tariff structure. In the first year, duties […]

Corporates

Mulungushi Textiles Nears Reopening After US$ 140 Million Upgrade

Textile Insights January 7, 2026

Zambia’s Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga, has announced that final preparations are underway to bring Mulungushi Textiles Limited in Kabwe back into operation, following a US$ 140 million investment in new machinery. The minister said the government, in collaboration with Mulungushi Textiles management, has procured and installed brand-new

Event

Heimtextil 2026: Where AI Meets Craft

Textile Insights January 7, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the textile industry, influencing everything from design and production to pricing, distribution, and communication. At Heimtextil 2026, taking place from 13–16 January, AI takes centre stage through a comprehensive content programme designed to translate innovation into practical business value for the global textile and

Economy

UK Employment Rights Bill Passed, To Introduce Key Reforms From 2026

Textile Insights January 6, 2026

The Employment Rights Bill has cleared its final stage in the House of Lords and is expected to receive Royal Assent later this week, paving the way for sweeping reforms in UK employment law. Following this, the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 will be repealed. Under the new legislation, several key employee rights will […]

Economy

PMI Survey Shows France Manufacturing Activity Hit 3.5-Year High In December

Textile Insights January 6, 2026

France’s manufacturing sector ended 2025 on its strongest footing in more than three years, with business activity returning to expansion territory in December, according to HCOB PMI survey data released on January 2, 2026. The seasonally adjusted HCOB France Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.7 in December, up from 47.8 in November, breaking […]

Dyes & Chemicals

France Bans ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Clothing And Cosmetics

Textile Insights January 6, 2026

France has begun enforcing a wide-ranging ban on the production and sale of products containing PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, marking one of Europe’s most decisive moves yet against the widely used but controversial substances. The ban, which comes into effect from January 1, 2026, targets most clothing items, cosmetics, and ski wax that contain […]