Dyes & Chemicals

UK Unveils First National Plan To Tackle Risks Posed by ‘Forever Chemicals’

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

The UK government has launched its first national plan to address the risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in a move aimed at strengthening environmental protection and public health. Announced on February 3, 2026, by the

Special Report

Majority Of Indian Higher Education Institutions Still Not Industry-Ready

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

As employability becomes a priority across Indian higher education, outcomes remain uneven on the ground. A new TeamLease Edtech report, `From Degree Factories to Employability Hubs’, shows that despite a growing emphasis on employability, nearly 75 per cent of Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are still not industry-ready, and only 16.67 per cent of institutions

Special Report

Entropy And Enthalpy — My Lifelong Frenemies!

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

Words like entropy, enthalpy, psychrometric and adiabatic were enough to silence even the bravest soul. No one dared to ask a follow‑up question. These words were my nuclear arsenal, writes S. Murugan I used to throw around the words entropy and enthalpy to impress people whenever they asked me about humidification in textiles. Honestly, I […]

Technology

Dapeng Machinery To Showcase Weaving Solutions At SITEX 2026

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

Dapeng Machinery China, a manufacturer of high-performance weaving solutions, will present its latest technologies at SITEX 2026, one of India’s leading textile industry exhibitions, scheduled to take place from February 21–23 at Sarsana, Surat. At the exhibition, the company will display its advanced waterjet and airjet weaving machines, developed to address the

Special Report

The Comber Noil Goldmine: Are You Throwing Away Your Profits In The Trash?

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

The Spinning Veteran’s Perspective ​In most mills, the comber is treated as a “set and forget” machine. But as any experienced Textile Engineer knows, the comber is actually the “Heart of Quality.” If your noil percentage is too low, your yarn quality fails. If it is too high, your yarn realization collapses. ​1. The “Step-Gauge” Secret

Event

TAI Mumbai’s Textiles 2030 Conference Focuses On The Future Of Textiles

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

The Indian textile and apparel industry stands at a defining moment, shaped as much by geopolitics and regulatory pressures as by technology and shifting consumer expectations. These themes formed the core of the International Conference titled ‘Textiles 2030 – Navigating Geopolitics, Technology Innovations and Global Expectations,’ organized by the Textile Association

Event

Industry Confidence And Continuity Define Heimtextil 2026

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

With 3,000 exhibitors and buyers from 148 nations, the fair emerged as a trusted platform navigating AI, design evolution and shifting global supply chains. Heimtextil 2026 concluded with a strong restatement of its position as the world’s leading platform for home and contract textiles, drawing 3,000 exhibitors from 66 countries and welcoming over 48,000 buyers […]

Special Report

From Fake Goods To Forced Labour: The Hidden Human Cost Of Illicit Trade

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

Strengthening labour governance, improving transparency in supply chains and enhancing international cooperation will be critical to breaking the cycle in which fake goods and human suffering are produced side-by-side: OECD–EUIPO study Illicit trade in counterfeit goods is often discussed in terms of lost revenues, damaged brands and unfair competition. Yet a growing body

Cotton

Global Cotton Output Will Be Lower In 2025–26 As Consumption Stabilises, Says USDA

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

Global cotton production for the 2025–26 marketing year is projected at 119.4 million bales, down nearly 400,000 bales from earlier expectations, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in its January 2026 World Markets and Trade report. Lower output in India, the United States, Argentina and Turkey is expected to […]

Trade & Market

US Cuts Bangladesh Tariffs To 19%, Offers Duty-Free Access For Select Garments

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

Bangladesh has secured a reduction in US tariffs on its exports to 19 percent under a new bilateral trade agreement, down from levels of up to 37 percent initially proposed last April. The deal also creates a pathway for selected Bangladeshi garments made with US-produced materials to enter the American market duty-free. Interim Chief Adviser […]