Corporates

Karl Mayer Opens Global Hub For Textile Innovation

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

Karl Mayer has announced the opening of its new Textile Innovation Center (TIC), reinforcing its commitment to advancing textile innovation and creating new growth opportunities for the global textile industry. The state-of-the-art facility brings together the latest developments in warp

Trade & Market

India–EU FTA Seen As Major Export Opportunity For Tiruppur Apparel Hub

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

The recently concluded India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is being viewed as a significant boost for Tiruppur’s apparel and textile export industry, with exporters expecting a sharp rise in shipments to the European market once the pact comes into force. The landmark agreement is set to provide zero-duty access for Indian textiles and apparel […]

Policies

Tamil Nadu Announces Rs 30-Crore Annual Subsidy To Modernise Textile Units

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government will allocate Rs 30 crore every year to provide a 20% capital subsidy for investments aimed at modernising weaving and knitwear units, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced on January 29. Addressing the International Textile Summit 360 in Coimbatore via video conference, the Chief Minister reiterated the state’s commitment to strengthening the […]

Industry

Textiles Brought Under India’s Carbon Market

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

India has widened the scope of its national carbon market by bringing four additional carbon-intensive sectors petroleum refineries, petrochemicals, textiles and secondary aluminium, under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). The expansion was notified by the government today i.e. January 29th, alongside the introduction of greenhouse gas emission intensity (GEI)

Trade & Market

Thailand’s Trade Deficit With China Hits Record High

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

Thailand’s trade deficit with China widened to a historic high in the first four months of 2025, driven by a sharp surge in imports as businesses rushed to secure raw materials and components amid global trade uncertainty and potential changes to U.S. tariff policy. According to the Ministry of Commerce’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office […]

Industry

India–EU FTA: A Turning Point For Textile Exports

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

After nearly two decades of negotiations, the India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is being hailed as a defining moment for India’s textile and apparel industry, with zero-duty access expected to significantly reshape export dynamics, sourcing strategies and employment generation across the value chain. One of the most critical outcomes of the agreement is

Sustainability

UK Textiles Pact Releases Industry Blueprint For Textiles EPR Scheme

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

The UK Textiles Pact has published an industry-developed ten-point Blueprint outlining key recommendations for the design and implementation of a UK Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, as the government prepares its forthcoming Circular Economy Growth Plan. Developed through extensive engagement across the UK textiles value chain, the Blueprint draws on

Corporates

Alchemie, Acatel Partner To Scale Precision Jet Dyeing

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

BTMA member Alchemie Technology, a Cambridge-based pioneer in precision jet dyeing solutions, has partnered with Acatel, a leading sustainable textile manufacturer in Portugal, to accelerate the industrial-scale deployment of low-carbon dyeing technology. Under the collaboration, the two companies will validate and optimise Alchemie’s Endeavour system for knitted

Special Report

T&A Industry 2026: India Balances Growth And Global Shifts

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

The global textile and apparel (T&A) industry entered 2026 at a critical inflection point, shaped by geopolitical realignments, tariff disruptions, cautious consumer demand and accelerating supply-chain diversification. According to Wazir Advisors, the global apparel market is estimated at US$ 1.9 trillion in 2025 and is projected to grow to US$ 2.3 trillion by 2030,

Event

CMAI’s 82nd NGF Signals Strong H1 Demand For Domestic Apparel

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

The 82nd edition of the National Garment Fair (NGF) Spring–Summer, organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded successfully in Mumbai, signalling strong demand and positive sentiment in the domestic apparel market for the first half of the year. The three-day event was held from January 20 to 22 2026, at the Bombay […]