Tete-A-Tete

‘BillMart’s Goal Is To Bridge The Financial Gap For MSMEs In The Textile Value Chain’

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

BillMart empowers textile MSMEs to unlock cash tied up in receivables and payables, manage working capital efficiently, and grow confidently without liquidity concerns, says Ashok Mittal in this exclusive tete-a-tete with Textile Insights What are the key challenges faced by textile and apparel

Sustainability

Scientists Urge EU To Strengthen Water Pollution Standards

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

Over 450 scientists have called on the European Union to swiftly update its water pollution standards to combat the escalating threat of chemical pollution, including PFAS (also called ‘forever chemicals’), in Europe’s freshwater ecosystems. In an open letter, the experts urged the European Commission, EU member states and the European Parliament to prioritize freshwater

Sustainability

EU Textiles Embrace Digital Innovation For Greener Future

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

The European Union is taking significant steps toward sustainable textiles future, as recent data reveal both promising efficiency gains and persistent environmental challenges amid rising consumption. In 2022, each EU citizen consumed an average of 19 kilogrammes of textiles—up from 17 kilogrammes in 2019—an amount equated by some experts to filling a large suitcase per

Fabric

How India’s Knitting Industry Is Weaving Versatile And Sustainable Apparel

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

Knitted fabrics made from organic cotton and recycled polyester are now providing more eco-friendly options without compromising on the comfort, quality and style quotient, writes Arvind Maurya As the world moves towards sustainable operations to offset climate change, India’s knitting industry is also moving with the times. With environmentally-conscious customers

Cotton

USDA 2025 Cotton Outlook Presents Mixed Bag: Declining Production, Rising Demand & Market Competition

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

The USDA’s 2025 Cotton Outlook presents a nuanced forecast for the 2025/26 marketing year, highlighting shifts in global production, consumption, and trade patterns. While cotton demand is expected to rise, production declines and persistent market challenges may continue to influence price trends and trade flows. Global cotton production is projected to fall by 3% to […]

Cotton

ICAC Study Analyzes Global Cotton Water Footprint During 2020-2024

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

A comprehensive study conducted by Dr Keshav R. Kranthi, Chief Scientist at the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), has shed light on the global water footprint of cotton cultivation between 2020 and 2024. The study, which covers 271 cotton-growing regions across 38 major cotton-producing countries, provides crucial insights into water consumption, irrigation

Export

Indian Textile Industry At Crossroads: Paving The Way Toward USD 350 Bn Milestone

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

India must make strategic policy interventions, foster innovation, secure financial backing, and enhance marketing strategies to propel the sector toward the ambitious target of US$ 350 billion by 2030, writes Sandeep Dangi. The Indian textile industry, one of the oldest and most significant contributors to the country’s economy, stands at a critical juncture. With recent

Special Report

T&A Industry Steps Up Demand To Revoke QCOs On MMF & Yarn

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

The domestic textile industry has stepped up its demand to review the continuing imposition of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on man-made fibre and yarn, the key raw material for the downstream MMF segment. Raising alarm on the issue, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has stated that contrary to ensuring quality supply of these […]

Event

Record-Breaking Catalogue Show By ITAMMA In Erode Draws Massive Participation

Textile Insights April 7, 2025

The 28th edition of the Product-cum-Catalogue Show organized by the Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ITAMMA) at Parimalam Mahal, Erode, marked a resounding success, attracting over 64 exhibitors and 900+ visitors from the textile industry. The one-day event, held to promote the growth of Erode’s textile sector, provided a dynamic

Event

ITAMMA Seminar Explores Technical Textile Opportunities For Bhilwara

Textile Insights April 7, 2025

A seminar titled “Developments in Weaving Industry and Technical Textiles Beneficial for Bhilwara Textile Industry” was successfully held at the Mewar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Hall, Mewar Chamber Bhavan, Bhilwara. The event brought together stakeholders from the textile sector to explore emerging opportunities in technical textiles and advancements in