Special Report

Recycling To Drive Indian Polyester Industry’s Next Growth Phase

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Recycling is poised to become a significant new business opportunity for India’s polyester industry, driven not only by tightening sustainability and circularity requirements in major overseas markets but also by increasingly compelling economics at home. As global brands face pressure to

Technology

Syahi Jet: Powering India’s Next Chapter In Digital Textile Printing

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

As digital textile printing enters a new phase of growth, Orange Group introduces Syahi Jet — a Made-in-India ink platform designed to support diverse applications across the evolving textile-printing ecosystem. The Indian textile industry has always been defined by its ability to evolve. From traditional printing techniques to increasingly sophisticated digital production

Cotton

Looming Cotton Crunch? Indian Mills Turn To Imports As Crop Outlook Dims

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

India’s cotton story is getting tighter. Just as textile mills are gearing up for stronger export orders, the country’s cotton crop is facing weather-related risks, pushing up fibre prices and increasing the industry’s dependence on imports. The latest USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) assessment has pegged India’s cotton production for 2026-27 at 24.5 million 480-lb

Technology

Coarser Spinning’s Successful Entry Into Coarse-Count Segment With Rieter’s Autoconer X6

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

To strengthen its market position and diversify beyond commodity yarns, Coarser Spinning invested in an integrated Rieter ring spinning and winding solution. The combination of ring spinning machines G 38 and Autoconer X6 winding technology enables efficient coarse-count yarn production with outstanding quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. Phenix Spinning Pvt Ltd

Tete-A-Tete

From Engineering Excellence To Enduring Value, A.T.E.’s Growth Journey: Abhijit Kulkarni

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

With more than eight decades of experience in the textile industry, A.T.E. Enterprises Private Limited is entering a new phase, one shaped by technology, sustainability, digitalisation and changing customer expectations. Following his elevation as Director of A.T.E. Enterprises Private Limited, Abhijit Kulkarni brings a broader strategic perspective to the company’s

Tete-A-Tete

Beyond Manufacturing: The Brandix Blueprint For A Resilient Global Indian Apparel Industry

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

As the global apparel industry navigates geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade dynamics, supply-chain disruptions and rising sustainability demands, integrated and flexible manufacturing ecosystems are becoming increasingly important. In an exclusive conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights, Brandix India Apparel City’s Udaya Perera and

Fibre

From Wheat Straw To Wardrobe: Building India’s Next-Generation Fibre Economy

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Shruti Singh, Country Director, Canopy, believes India has the agricultural resources, manufacturing capabilities and innovation ecosystem to become a global hub for next-generation fibres. At the heart of this opportunity is a simple but transformative idea: turning agricultural residues such as wheat straw into commercially viable textile fibres. If someone were to place

Tete-A-Tete

A Place To Grow: Brandix Opens Its Apparel Ecosystem To New Partners

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

In an exclusive conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights, Sadiq Omar shares his perspective on the evolution of Brandix India Apparel City and its growing opportunity for Indian manufacturers. For Sadiq Omar, the strength of Brandix India Apparel City lies in its ability to offer manufacturers more than just factory space. “It […]

Tete-A-Tete

Pioneer Elastic’s Small Component That Keeps Global Apparel Moving!

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

While fabrics and garments often take centrestage in the textile industry, accessories such as elastics play an equally vital role in determining product performance, comfort and production efficiency. From intimate apparel and activewear to footwear and bags, Pioneer Elastic has quietly become a key partner in the global apparel supply chain. During a visit to […]

Sustainability

The Next Life Of Textiles

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

From Textile Waste to Engineered Materials: A Circular Opportunity for India Waste → Fibre → Material → Value India’s textile industry is entering a new phase in its sustainability journey. The challenge is no longer limited to managing production waste; it is how to deal with the growing volume of heterogeneous textile waste generated across […]