Sustainability

Environmental Groups Urge UK & EU To Strengthen Climate And Environmental Cooperation

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Ahead of the upcoming UK-EU Summit on 19th May, 28 environmental and public health organisations from both sides of the Channel have jointly called for a renewed partnership that strengthens climate and environmental cooperation. Led by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the coalition is

Corporates

NITRA and CSIR-NBRI Sign MoU To Explore Milkweed As Sustainable Textile Fibre

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

The Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, to explore the potential of milkweed (Asclepias) as a sustainable natural fibre for the textile industry. Announced in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, the

Sustainability

Kering Unveils First Water-Positive Strategy, Targets Net Positive Impact By 2050

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Luxury group Kering has announced its first dedicated Water-Positive Strategy, aiming to achieve a Net Water-Positive Impact across its operations by 2050, with measurable outcomes in key regions by 2035. The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s science-based sustainability agenda, introduced shortly after Earth Day 2025. Recognizing the deep

Sustainability

Global Spotlight On Fashion Waste As Millions Mark Zero Waste Day

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

The International Day of Zero Waste, observed annually on March 30, saw widespread global participation this year, with over 240 events held across countries and more than 630,000 people engaging in online conversations. The day brought renewed focus to the environmental and social impact of the fashion and textile sector, with exhibitions, hackathons and awareness […]

Fibre

Uganda Turns Banana Waste Into Textiles And Hair Extensions

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Researchers in Uganda are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, tapping into the rising global demand for sustainable fibres. The Banatex-EA (Banana Textiles in East Africa) project, led by Busitema University, has successfully developed spinnable banana fibre as an alternative to cotton and synthetics. “Banana fibre shares

Sustainability

Egypt Unveils Major Textile Recycling Projects To Boost Green Industrial Growth

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Egypt is advancing its sustainability agenda with the launch of two large-scale textile recycling projects, aiming to reinforce green industrial growth and support Egypt Vision 2030. Backed by EGP 1.7 billion in foreign investment, the projects will be developed at Misrayon in Kafr El-Dawwar, Beheira Governorate, and focus on producing recycled polyester fibre and

Cotton

Cotton Yarn Manufacturers To Spin 7–9% Revenue Growth In FY26

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Stable cotton spreads and improved cotton availability to support margins and credit profiles India’s cotton yarn industry is expected to grow by 7–9% in FY26, up from a modest 2–4% in the previous fiscal, driven by a rebound in exports—particularly to China—and steady domestic demand, according to a CRISIL Ratings analysis of 70 spinners accounting […]

Cotton

Cotton Industry In Transition: China Bets Big On Xinjiang

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

China’s cotton industry, a cornerstone of the global textile supply chain, is navigating a period of transformation marked by high domestic yields, shifting trade dynamics and policy-driven structural changes. According to the latest USDA Cotton and Products Annual Report, the 2025-26 marketing year (MY) will witness moderate declines in production, subdued imports and

Industry

USTR Criticizes China, India, EU For ‘Unfair Trade Practices’ Impacting U.S. Textile Industry

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

The United States has publicly criticized China, India, the European Union, and several other nations for what it described as “unfair trade practices” that are undermining the American textile and apparel industry. In a statement shared on social media, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said these practices have contributed to the […]

Policies

India-UK FTA To Unlock New Growth Avenues For Indian Textile Exports

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

India and the United Kingdom have concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a Double Contribution Convention aimed at significantly deepening economic ties, boosting trade and expanding investment and employment opportunities across key sectors, including textiles and apparel. The FTA which took nearly three years of negotiations and 14 rounds of talks to