Product Launch & Innovation

NYCU Develops Self-Healing Functional Fabrics To Tackle Fast Fashion Waste

Textile Insights February 12, 2026

As fast fashion continues to accelerate production cycles and fuel textile waste, researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) are developing advanced materials that could significantly extend garment lifespans and reduce environmental impact. Led by Prof. Jiun-Tai Chen, Dean

Sustainability

URI Study Identifies Long-Term Source of PFAS Contamination In Pawcatuck River

Textile Insights February 12, 2026

Findings support remediation planning for PFAS hotspot sites A study led by University of Rhode Island (URI) Graduate School of Oceanography alumnus Jarod Snook, Ph.D. ’25, has identified two historically contaminated textile mill waste retention ponds as a long-term source of PFAS or ‘forever chemicals,’ entering the Pawcatuck River in Rhode Island. Published in

Product Launch & Innovation

Saxony Researchers Turn Pine Needles Into Fully Compostable Textiles

Textile Insights February 12, 2026

Pine needles that carpet Saxony’s forests have long been treated as waste, left to rot on the forest floor. Now, researchers at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau (WHZ) are transforming this overlooked resource into sustainable textiles. Under the ConFiTex project, the team is developing fully compostable yarn made from locally sourced conifer […]

Textile Print

Garment Printing: Sustainability With Improved Durability

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

The convergence of durability, feel and sustainability has fundamentally reshaped the technical requirements for garment printing, which is defined by its washing fastness standards achieved, writes V R Sai Ganesh. Globally every brand and merchandisers are now committed to achieve sustainability; specifically addressing materials consumption along with its impact on

Tete-A-Tete

Scalability Is A Critical Determinant Of Cost Competitiveness In Fibres: Manmohan Singh

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

MMCFs play a critical role in the blended textile ecosystem. Their natural touch, superior drapability, enhanced breathability and effective moisture management make them highly relevant, says Manmohan Singh. The global textile industry is currently navigating demand moderation, inventory corrections and pricing pressures. How do you assess the present market environment

Tete-A-Tete

A.T.E.’S Businesses Help Reduce, Reuse And Recycle Material, Energy And Water: Anuj Bhagwati

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

Social impact through business is the common thread binding our diverse business areas, says Anuj Bhagwati. A.T.E. Group has evolved from a textile engineering company into a multi-business sustainability-driven enterprise. What core philosophy has guided this transformation over the decades? The core philosophy that has always guided A.T.E. since its inception more than

Tete-A-Tete

DBS Lifestyle Studio: A Global Design Mindset Rooted In India

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

DBS Lifestyle Studio, co-founded by husband-wife duo Bhawnish Suri, Founder & Managing Director and Divya Suri, Founder & Joint Managing Director, has steadily built a reputation as a global design studio delivering original textile and fashion design concepts to international brands and retailers. Speaking exclusively with Textile Insights, Divya Suri shed light

Machinery

Sunidhi Spinning & LMW: Engineering A New Era In MMF Yarn Innovation

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

Among the emerging names in Surat’s dynamic textile landscape, Sunidhi Spinning LLP stands out as a remarkable example of rapid establishment and technological foresight. Founded in 2022 near Navsari, the company ventured into spinning with a clear vision — to create a modern, high-performance mill capable of producing 100% polyester and synthetic blended yarns of […]

Economy

Budget 2026-27 Lays Emphasis On Strengthening India’s Textile Ecosystem

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, 2026 in the parliament. The budget aims to provide boost to the Indian textile industry through various schemes and initiatives and has been hailed by the textile industry at large. The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the Union Budget […]

Tete-A-Tete

Tamil Nadu Makes A Strong Debut At Heimtextil 2026 With Focus On Home Textiles

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

Tamil Nadu made a strong institutional debut at Heimtextil 2026 as the Department of Textiles, Government of Tamil Nadu, established a dedicated pavilion for the first time, signaling its intent to position the state as a major global player in home textiles and technical textiles. Sharing her perspective on the initiative, R. Lalitha, Commissioner of […]