Uster Technologies has introduced its latest automated fabric inspection system, Fabriq Vision 2, designed to help fabric producers transition smoothly from manual to automated inspection while continuing to rely on their existing workforce. Developed to address long-standing industry concerns
Chinese clothing manufacturers are facing rising cost pressures as the surge in crude oil prices linked to the escalating conflict involving Iran pushes up raw-material prices across the apparel supply chain. Prices of chemical fibres such as polyester and acrylic, key oil-derived materials widely used in garment manufacturing, have increased by more than 10 per […]
Vardhman Textiles has commenced commercial production at its new processing line at the Budhni facility of Vardhman Fabrics. The new line became operational on March 7, 2026. The expansion is part of the company’s previously announced capital expenditure plan to increase processed fabric capacity at the Budhni unit by approximately 31 million metres per annum. […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a steering committee to develop the framework for establishing the Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board (CTGDB), a move aimed at revitalising the country’s cotton, textile and garment sector and supporting broader economic growth. The committee was inaugurated in Abuja by George Akume, who said the initiative
Techtextil 2026 will bring together more than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries when it takes place in Frankfurt am Main from April 21–24, 2026, highlighting continued growth in key future sectors of technical textiles and nonwovens. More than 120 companies will participate as first-time exhibitors. The event will be held alongside Texprocess, which is expected […]
Lenzing Group has highlighted the strategic importance of bio-based materials in strengthening Europe’s economic security and supporting the transition toward a fossil-free industry. The company hosted a high-level roundtable in Brussels on March 10, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, academia and civil society to discuss scalable alternatives to
Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG has launched a new digital platform aimed at providing textile manufacturers with faster and more intuitive access to its finishing technologies, technical expertise and aftersales services worldwide. A key feature of the platform is a series of interactive 3D tours that allow visitors to virtually explore the company’s major […]
Bharat Tex 2026, India’s flagship global textile event, will be held from July 14–17, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was unveiled by Giriraj Singh, who described it as a major global platform bringing together the entire textile value chain. The upcoming edition is expected to attract more than 3,500 exhibitors, over 7,000 […]
Ajmera Fashion Limited is preparing to enter the public markets with a proposed SME Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a new phase in the company’s growth. The Surat-based ethnic apparel brand is expected to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) between the third and fourth quarters of FY 2026–27. Founded in 2011 by Ajay […]
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the launch of seven additional interventions under the Export Promotion Mission announced by Piyush Goyal on February 20, 2026. The initiatives, introduced under the Niryat Protsahan and Niryat Disha programmes, aim to strengthen India’s export ecosystem and support exporters, particularly the MSME segment,





















