Event

Maximilian Raynor Wins UK Shortlist Jury 2025 For India’s R|Elan Circular Design Challenge

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Maximilian Raynor has been declared the winner of the UK Shortlist Jury 2025 for the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (CDC), India’s pioneering platform for circular and sustainable fashion innovation. A collaboration between R|Elan, the next-gen fabric brand of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)

Sustainability

INDA Hails House Approval Of WIPPES Act For ‘Do Not Flush’ Labeling

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act (H.R. 2269), which mandates national “Do Not Flush” labeling standards for non-flushable wipes. The legislation, aimed at curbing sewer system clogs caused by

Product Launch & Innovation

Nesterra Unveils Its 5.0 Collection At Exclusive Launch In Mumbai

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Nesterra, the premium home décor and furnishings brand from Sutlej Textiles & Industries Ltd., under the prestigious K.K. Birla Group, launched its highly anticipated 5.0 Collection on 16th June 2025 at Bağlami, BKC, Mumbai. This landmark launch signifies a major milestone in Nesterra’s journey blending aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability—while staying rooted

Corporates

Syre Partners With Gap, Houdini & Target To Scale Circular Polyester

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Textile impact company Syre has announced strategic partnerships with Gap Inc., Houdini Sportswear, and Target to accelerate the adoption of circular polyester through textile-to-textile recycling. Launched in March 2024, Syre aims to decarbonize the textile industry by producing circular polyester with up to 85% lower CO₂ emissions than virgin polyester. Its first

Corporates

Circulose And H&M Group Form Multi-Year Partnership To Scale Circular Fashion

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Circulose has announced a multi-year partnership with H&M Group, deepening a long-standing collaboration to accelerate the adoption of circular materials in fashion. H&M, one of the earliest adopters of CIRCULOSE since 2020, will now serve as an official Scaling Partner—committing to transition a significant share of its man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) usage to

Corporates

Indorama Ventures And PolySource Announce Strategic Distribution Partnership

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has entered a strategic distribution agreement with PolySource to expand access to its specialty PET and PEN polymers across North America and select global markets. Part of Indorama’s Combined PET (CPET) segment, the partnership aims to accelerate innovation in high-performance applications across cosmetics, electronics, medical,

Corporates

Durst Partners With Fogepack To Boost French Market Presence

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Durst Group, a global leader in digital printing and production technologies, has strengthened its footprint in France through a new strategic partnership with Fogepack. Effective June 2025, Fogepack will serve as an official sales and service partner for Durst’s P5 X printing systems, working alongside the Durst France team to enhance customer access and support […]

Corporates

Spiber Expands In Europe With New Brewed Protein Partnerships

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Spiber, the Japanese biotech innovator behind Brewed Protein fibre, is expanding its European footprint through key partnerships with top textile manufacturers. In collaboration with Manifattura Sesia, Spiber has launched T-Gen—a series of yarns containing 30% Brewed Protein blended with certified superfine Merino wool. These lightweight, soft-touch yarns come in three

Corporates

Cantabil Retail Partners With Zepto To Deliver Fashion In Minutes

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Strategic collaboration marks Cantabil’s foray into quick commerce, starting in select urban markets Cantabil Retail India Ltd., a leading apparel manufacturer and retailer, has entered into a strategic partnership with Zepto, India’s fastest-growing quick commerce platform. This collaboration marks Cantabil’s entry into the quick commerce space, bringing its latest

Corporates

BASF To Start Zhanjiang Site By End-2025, Marks 140 Years In China

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

German chemical giant BASF is preparing to begin production at its landmark Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, by the end of 2025. The €10 billion project is one of BASF’s largest single investments globally and a cornerstone of its long-term strategy in China. “We have high expectations for the Zhanjiang Verbund site, which is […]