Tete-A-Tete

KKP Fine Linen Highlights Unwavering Focus On Sustainability And Innovation At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Consumer dynamics have changed drastically. Globally, buyers are prioritizing sustainability and price sensitivity. For India, this creates a dual opportunity and challenge, states P. Manikandan.   At Heimtextil 2025, KKP Fine Linen, a leading manufacturer of premium home textiles, highlighted

Sustainability

Badri Cotsyn Promotes Sustainability At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

At Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, Badri Cotysn Pvt. Ltd. showcased its commitment to sustainability through the production of recycled polyester staple fibres made from post-consumer PET bottles. Amit Gupta, Director of Badri Group, highlighted the company’s role in advancing the circular economy by turning plastic waste into valuable textile materials. The

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Harsh Vardhan Jalan’s ‘Prana’ Couture Collection With Liva Fabrics Breathes New Life Into Fashion

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Promising fashion designer Harsh Vardhan Jalan has joined forces with Liva Fabrics, the premium offering from the house of Birla Cellulose, to present an extraordinary couture collection that redefines sustainable fashion. The collection, inspired by “Prana”—the ancient Indian concept of the vital life force—showcases a harmonious blend of cultural heritage, modern

Fibre

Reliance Industries’ Recron Innovations Elicits Unprecedented Response At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd’s Recron Innovations made a remarkable impact at Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. The event served as a milestone for the company, showcasing two groundbreaking products: HEXaREL Fiberfill and Ecotherm, which further solidified its position as a global leader in sustainable polyester technology. HEXaREL Fiberfill: Transforming Insulation

Home Textiles

Trident Eyes Growth In EU With Sustainable Collections At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Trident Group, a $2 billion global home textile manufacturer, is set to expand its footprint in the €13 billion+ European Union (EU) home textile market, with a focus on sustainable bed and bath linens. The company showcased its latest collections at Heimtextil 2025, the world’s largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles. India’s […]

Sustainability

Rudra Ecovation Showcases Innovative Range Of Upcycled Fabrics At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Rudra Ecovation is an integrated plastic recycling facility in India and a pioneer in sustainable manufacturing and textile innovation. Heimtextil, a premier global trade fair for home and contract textiles, brings together more than 3,000 exhibitors and 50,000 trade visitors from over 60 countries, making it a vital networking hub for exploring business opportunities in

Product Launch & Innovation

Devan Launches ‘Sleep Tight’ Technology To Enhance Sleep Quality At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Devan, a global leader in sustainable textile finishes, has unveiled its latest innovation, “Devan Sleep Tight,” at Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt. This advanced sleep-promoting technology, designed to improve sleep quality and overall well-being, has shown promising results in an independent clinical trial. Inspired by the growing global trend of “Beauty Sleep,” the

Special Report

No Complaints Does Not Necessarily Mean Good Performance — It Maybe Just An Aversion To Risk Creative Ideas!

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

When employees are overly cautious and avoid taking risks, they may miss out on opportunities to introduce new techniques, products or processes that could significantly enhance the company’s performance, says Murugan Santhanam. “He would be the winner if the company awarded first prize to the person who had more complaints from the customers.” The

Cotton

CAI Raises 2024-25 Cotton Pressing Estimate To 304.25 Lakh Bales

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has increased its cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season by 2 lakh bales, bringing the total to 304.25 lakh bales of 170 kg each (equivalent to 319.27 lakh running bales of 162 kg each). This revision is based on inputs from 11 state associations and trade sources. As […]

Cotton

AbTF Launches New Transparency Standard For Sustainable Cotton

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Independent Audits to Ensure Full Traceability in Global Textile Supply Chain The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has announced the introduction of a new Transparency Standard aimed at enhancing the traceability and reliability of sustainable cotton in the global textile industry. Set to launch in the first quarter of 2025, the AbTF Transparency Standard will […]