Dyes & Chemicals

Mechanical Process Enables Sunlight-Driven Textile Wastewater Treatment

Textile Insights May 20, 2026

Researchers at University of Birmingham have developed a sustainable method to break down toxic pollutants in wastewater using sunlight-activated catalysts produced through an innovative mechanical process. The study, published in the journal npj 2D Materials and Applications, highlights a

Financial Results

Sanathan Textiles Q4 FY26 EBITDA Jumps 38% On Punjab Plant Ramp-Up

Textile Insights May 20, 2026

Sanathan Textiles Limited reported strong operational performance for Q4 FY26, driven by improved efficiencies, higher production at its Punjab facility, and steady utilization at its Silvassa plant. On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations for Q4 FY26 rose 59.7% year-on-year to Rs. 1,169.2 crore, while EBITDA increased 38.1% to Rs. 94.4 crore. EBITDA margin

Cotton

Turkmenistan Under Fire Over Forced Labor In Cotton Sector

Textile Insights May 19, 2026

The global coalition Cotton Campaign has accused the government of Turkmenistan of reversing earlier efforts to reduce forced labor in its cotton sector, following the release of a new monitoring report on the 2025 cotton harvest. The report, prepared by independent groups Turkmen.News and Turkmen Initiative for Human Rights, states that state-imposed forced labor remains

Event

Hyosung TNC Showcases Bio-Based Spandex Platform At Global Fashion Summit 2026

Textile Insights May 18, 2026

Hyosung TNC, one of the world’s largest spandex manufacturers, showcased its integrated bio-based spandex platform at the Global Fashion Summit 2026 held in Copenhagen from May 5–7. As a principal sponsor of the summit, themed ‘Building Resilient Futures’, the company highlighted its efforts to scale bio-based stretch materials through infrastructure development, supply

Sustainability

Smart Wash Offers Sustainable Textile Care With High-Performance Results

Textile Insights May 18, 2026

Smart Wash, an innovative washing and bleaching concept, combines sustainability, performance and process stability for industrial textile care. The process integrates BEIPLEX GREEN, BEICLEAN ECO, BEIPUR ANP, BEIBLEACH WP 35 and BEIACID CIT to deliver effective and environmentally responsible washing solutions. At the core of the process is BEIPLEX GREEN, a readily

Cotton

Rising Cotton Prices Boost CCI Stocks But Farmers Miss Gains

Textile Insights May 18, 2026

Cotton prices in Maharashtra have surged to around Rs 8,900–9,000 per quintal, marking the sharpest increase since 2022, driven by strong global demand and higher polyester prices linked to rising crude oil costs. However, the rally has brought little benefit to cotton farmers, as most had already sold their produce earlier in the season at […]

Event

Picanol Showcases Next-Gen Weaving Innovations At Bhilwara Customer Meet

Textile Insights May 18, 2026

Belgium-based Picanol hosted a grand customer meet in Bhilwara on May 14, 2026, at The Aaureum Resort & International Convention Centre, bringing together more than 300 customers, weaving professionals and industry stakeholders from across the region. The event began with an introductory address by Kasiviswanathan Palanisamy, who highlighted Bhilwara’s strategic

Corporates

Syre, Target Expand Recycled Polyester Partnership

Textile Insights May 18, 2026

Syre has expanded its collaboration with Target to accelerate the adoption of next-generation recycled materials across apparel and home textile categories. Under the partnership, Syre will support Target in integrating textile-to-textile recycled polyester into high-volume product segments as part of efforts to scale circular textile solutions. The initiative is expected

Corporates

Dr Ajay Ranka Elected To FGI Managing Committee

Textile Insights May 18, 2026

Ajay Ranka has been appointed as an elected member of the Managing Committee of the Federation of Gujarat Industries (FGI). FGI said Dr Ranka’s extensive experience in innovation and sustainability within the industrial sector is expected to strengthen the organisation’s efforts towards industry growth, collaboration and future-ready manufacturing development. Dr Ranka

Financial Results

Fineotex Chemicals Reports Strong Growth In Q4 FY26

Textile Insights May 18, 2026

Fineotex Chemical Ltd reported strong financial performance for Q4 and FY26, driven by business expansion, operational efficiency and growing demand across key markets. For the fourth quarter of FY26, the company recorded a year-on-year sales growth of around 162 per cent, while EBITDA increased by nearly 86 per cent. Profit after tax (PAT) rose by […]