Technical Textile & Nonwoven

A Tough Fabric To Weave: The Sustainability Struggle In Technical Textiles

Textile Insights September 4, 2025

When a firefighter pulls on flame-resistant gear or a surgeon slips into a sterile gown, the last thing on anyone’s mind is sustainability. In these high-stakes environments, performance is non-negotiable. But behind the durability and protective power of technical textiles lies a mounting

Policies

GST Council Overhauls Textile Tax Structure; Industry Hails Relief Measures

Textile Insights September 4, 2025

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 56th meeting chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a significant rationalisation of GST rates for the textile sector, addressing long-pending demands from the industry. The Council has approved a uniform 5% GST rate across the textile value chain, eliminating the inverted […]

Corporates

Luwa India Wins EEPC Export Excellence Award

Textile Insights September 1, 2025

Luwa India has been honoured with the Special Trophy for Excellence in Exports of High Technology Products (2022–23) – Medium Enterprises at the 46th and 47th EEPC India Southern Region Export Excellence Awards held in Vijayawada. The award recognises Luwa India’s role in advancing global textile technology through high-quality engineering, sustainable manufacturing and

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Lululemon Appoints Ranju Das As Chief AI & Technology Officer

Textile Insights September 1, 2025

Lululemon has named Ranju Das as its first Chief AI & Technology Officer, effective September 2, 2025. In the newly created role, Das will lead the company’s global technology organization and spearhead the development of Lululemon’s AI and digital innovation strategy. He will report directly to CEO Calvin McDonald and join the company’s Senior Leadership […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

H&M Enters Brazil With First Store And E-Commerce Launch

Textile Insights September 1, 2025

Swedish fashion giant H&M has officially entered the Brazilian market, opening its first store at Shopping Iguatemi in São Paulo, while simultaneously launching its online platform, hm.com.br. It is the first time the retailer has debuted both physical and digital operations in a new market on the same day. “Launching our first store and online […]

Cotton

Kasturi Cotton Backs BCI Drive For Sustainable Cotton

Textile Insights September 1, 2025

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) recently organized a comprehensive training programme in Gurgaon for its network of cotton ginners, focusing on sustainable cotton production practices. As part of the programme, Kasturi Cotton Bharat participated with a presentation that emphasized the importance of sustainable, high-quality and fully traceable Indian cotton certified

Corporates

Spinnova Gains Full Control Of Woodspin and Suzano, Secures Fibre Rights

Textile Insights September 1, 2025

Spinnova Plc has signed binding agreements with Suzano S.A. to acquire all shares in Woodspin Oy and Suzano Finland Oy, gaining full ownership of the entities responsible for producing and supplying raw materials for its proprietary wood-based Spinnova fibre. The deal, signed today and expected to close in the coming weeks subject to standard conditions, […]

Corporates

Shein, Lufthansa Cargo Ink MoU To Advance Sustainable Air Freight

Textile Insights September 1, 2025

Global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer Shein and Lufthansa Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the adoption of sustainable solutions in air transportation. Under the agreement, the partners will finalize within six months a programme to scale up the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Shein’s cargo shipments. Lufthansa Cargo will

Trade & Market

US Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs

Textile Insights September 1, 2025

A US appeals court has struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, ruling they were unlawfully imposed under emergency economic powers. In a 7-4 decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries, including China, Mexico and Canada were “invalid as contrary to law.” The […]

Event

Global Textile Research To Converge At TIWC 2025 In Portugal

Textile Insights August 29, 2025

The Textile Institute has announced the full programme for the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC 2025), set to take place from October 7–10 at the Porto Palácio Hotel and Spa. More than 100 presentations will be delivered in parallel sessions, showcasing cutting-edge global research driving the future of textiles. This year’s conference will spotlight […]