Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Barmag Showcases High-Performance Yarn Technologies At Techtextil 2026

Textile Insights February 20, 2026

Focus on advanced industrial filament yarn solutions for automotive safety and infrastructure At this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt (April 21–24), Barmag will present a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for industrial filament yarn production at the VDMA joint stand (Hall 12, C56). The

Economy

Zero-Tariff US Deal May Reshape India–Bangladesh Garment Rivalry

Textile Insights February 19, 2026

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s indication that India could secure zero-duty access to the US market for garments made from American cotton has triggered concern within Bangladesh’s apparel industry. Under the proposed India–US trade arrangement, Indian textile and garment exporters may receive tariff-free entry into the United States for products manufactured using

Corporates

Filatex To Commission India’s First Circular Polyester Platform

Textile Insights February 19, 2026

Filatex India has announced the launch of ECOSIS, India’s first commercial-scale textile-to-textile circular polyester recycling platform, marking a major step in its transition from a virgin PFY manufacturer to an integrated circular producer. The greenfield project entails a capital investment of Rs 300 crore and is expected to generate an estimated EBITDA of Rs 75–80

Trade & Market

US Trade Pact To Power Gujarat Exports, Textiles To Lead Surge

Textile Insights February 19, 2026

The India US trade agreement is set to unlock strong export growth for Gujarat, with officials projecting a 100–150 percent rise in medium-term shipments across key sectors. The steep cut in US tariffs on Indian goods from 50 percent to about 18 percent, is expected to sharply improve price competitiveness and stimulate fresh demand in […]

Industry

Traders Cheer Six New Textile Export Facilitation Centers

Textile Insights February 19, 2026

Textile traders across the country have welcomed the Indian government’s decision to establish six new Textile Export Facilitation Centers (TEFCs), calling it a major boost for exporters and small businesses. The new centers will be set up in Karur (Tamil Nadu), Ichalkaranji (Maharashtra), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Ludhiana (Punjab) and Surat (Gujarat),

Policies

TN Boosts Textiles With New Policy, Rs 1943 Crore Outlay

Textile Insights February 19, 2026

The Government of Tamil Nadu has unveiled a series of strategic policy initiatives and budgetary measures aimed at strengthening the global competitiveness of the state’s textile industry, which accounts for nearly one-third of India’s total textile business. Recognised as a key pillar of economic growth, the sector is expected to play a significant role in […]

Export

India’s Textile & Apparel Exports Down 3.75% In January 2026

Textile Insights February 18, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports declined year on year in January 2026, reflecting weaker shipment volumes amid elevated tariffs in the United States that affected export competitiveness during most of the month. According to data released by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), textile exports fell 3.68% to US$ 1730.65 million in January 2026, […]

Corporates

Circulose Targets Q4 Production Restart

Textile Insights February 18, 2026

Circulose has restarted its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall, marking a key step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of its recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles in the fourth quarter of 2026. Chief Executive Officer Jonatan Janmark said

Fibre

Beaulieu Expands Fibres Business With Asota Deal

Textile Insights February 16, 2026

Beaulieu International Group has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GMBH, strengthening its Fibres Division and advancing its strategy to become a leading partner for sustainable nonwoven solutions. Austria-based IFG Asota brings expertise in polypropylene, polyamide, polyethylene and biopolymer fibres, including PLA, serving markets such

Financial Results

Kewal Kiran Clothing’s EBITDA Surges 34% In Q3 FY26

Textile Insights February 16, 2026

Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd reported strong third-quarter results for FY26, with EBITDA rising 34.2 per cent year-on-year to Rs 63 crore, reflecting improved operating efficiencies and retail expansion. Consolidated revenue from operations in Q3 FY26 increased 18 per cent to Rs 301.1 crore, compared with Rs 255.2 crore a year earlier. Gross profit rose 24.1 […]