Corporates

Fineotex Enters U.S. Oilfield Chemicals Market With Strategic Acquisition

Textile Insights December 17, 2025

Fineotex Chemical Limited (FCL), a global leader in specialty performance chemicals, has announced a landmark strategic acquisition in the United States through its subsidiary, marking a transformative step in the company’s journey towards global expansion and technological leadership in

Product Launch & Innovation

Fabric To Zippers: Shraddha Impex Brings Imada Force Measuring Instrument To The Textile Industry

Textile Insights December 16, 2025

The textile industry has always been one of the most creative yet competitive sectors in manufacturing. From soft cotton fabrics to heavy-duty industrial materials, quality and strength define a brand’s reliability. A beautiful fabric means little if a button snaps or a seam tears after a few washes. That’s why textile testing has become essential […]

Corporates

Mafatlal Industries Commences Installation Of 4 MW Solar Plant At Nadiad Unit

Textile Insights December 16, 2025

Mafatlal Industries has initiated the installation of a 4 MWp (DC) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at its Nadiad manufacturing unit for captive power consumption. Once commissioned, the solar plant is expected to deliver significant savings in power costs for the unit, while supporting operational efficiency. The project underscores the company’s ongoing

Cotton

Brazil Overtakes India As Bangladesh’s Largest Cotton Supplier: USDA

Textile Insights December 16, 2025

Brazil has emerged as Bangladesh’s leading supplier of raw cotton, overtaking India, according to a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Bangladesh is one of the world’s largest cotton importers and the second-largest exporter of readymade garments globally. In the 2024–25 marketing year (MY25), which began in August 2024, Bangladesh imported 8.28 […]

Cotton

BCI And Planboo Launch Biochar Pilot For Cotton Farms In India

Textile Insights December 16, 2025

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and climate tech startup Planboo have announced a pilot project to produce and use biochar on cotton farms in India. Starting February 2026, the initiative will engage at least 75 farmers to transform agricultural waste from the January cotton harvest into biochar, a charcoal-like substance that improves soil health and […]

Fabric

US Fabric Shop Expands Licensed Sports Fabric Line

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

US Fabric Shop has announced an expanded range of licensed sports fabrics, including new NHL Hockey Team designs, alongside prints from NFL, MLB, NBA, and college teams. The store serves buyers both online and in its North Carolina location, offering fabrics by the yard in cotton, fleece, flannel, knits and blends. The new collection aims […]

Corporates

Awards Conferred On Emerging Engineers For Outstanding Academic Work

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

At the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference held in Aachen at the end of November, Peter D. Dornier, Chairman of the Walter Reiners Foundation of the VDMA, honoured five emerging engineers for their exceptional academic work. Promotion and sustainability awards were presented across bachelor, project, diploma, and master’s thesis categories, with a

Event

TEXTILES 2030 Conference To Address Geopolitics, Innovation And Sustainability

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

As the global textile and apparel industry braces for a decade defined by geopolitical shifts, rapid technological evolution and intensifying sustainability expectations, The Textile Association (India) – Mumbai Unit is set to organise an international conference titled “TEXTILES 2030 – Navigating Geopolitics, Technology Innovations and Global Expectations” on January 30,

Corporates

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Appoints Jacob John As CEO Of Emerging Business

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL) has appointed Jacob John as Chief Executive Officer – Emerging Business, marking a key leadership move as the company sharpens its focus on new growth opportunities in India’s fashion and lifestyle market. In his new role, Jacob will lead the development of emerging categories, new brand concepts and innovative […]

Corporates

Nitesh Kanchan Appointed CEO Of Arrow

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

Arvind Fashions Ltd has appointed Nitesh Kanchan as Chief Executive Officer of Arrow, marking a key leadership move for the iconic menswear brand as it enters its next phase of growth in India. In his new role, Kanchan will lead Arrow’s strategy across product development, brand building, digital initiatives and omni-channel retail, strengthening its position […]