Special Report

Microtex Processors: Bridging The Gap Between Raw Fabric And World-Class Finishing

Textile Insights October 10, 2025

Ichalkaranji in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra has long been a hub for greige fabric manufacturing. For decades, however, manufacturers in this textile-rich belt had to depend on processors in Mumbai or Ahmedabad for advanced dyeing, printing and finishing. Spotting this gap, Microtex

Tete-A-Tete

‘BIAC Provides Future-Ready, Highly Efficient Industrial Ecosystem’

Textile Insights October 10, 2025

In this exclusive interview with Textile Insights, Kushal Motiani shares insights into how BIAC has emerged as a world-class, sustainability-driven apparel and textiles hub. With over 20,000 employees, state-of-the-art infrastructure and strong ESG credentials, BIAC combines scale, speed and efficiency to serve global brands like Uniqlo, Victoria’s Secret and PVH. Motiani

Sustainability

H&M Foundation Commits SEK 53 Million To Build Net-Zero Factories

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

The H&M Foundation has pledged SEK 53 million (approx. EUR 5 million) to Future Forward Factories, a five-year initiative led by Fashion for Good to transform the fashion industry’s most polluting stage, tier 2 textile processing. Launched earlier this year with anchor support from Laudes Foundation, Apparel Impact Institute and IDH, the initiative now gains […]

Fibre

Spinnova And Rieter Publish Industrial Yarn Spinning Guideline For Spinnova Fibre

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

Spinnova and Rieter have released a comprehensive yarn spinning guideline for industrial partners, detailing the production of compact yarn from Spinnova fibre using Rieter’s advanced machinery. The step-by-step guide highlights key considerations at every stage of the spinning process and is available upon request to industrial users. The collaboration between Spinnova

Sustainability

EU Textile Waste Rules Introduce Extended Producer Responsibility, Reshape Industry Practices

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

The European Parliament has adopted new rules aimed at cutting textile waste, placing the responsibility for collection, sorting and recycling squarely on producers. The measures, framed under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), signal a major shift in how textile brands, manufacturers and suppliers must approach product design, materials and end-of-life management.

Sustainability

CHT Group Exceeds Sustainability Targets For 2025

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

The CHT Group has published its Sustainability Report 2024, showcasing significant progress in the ecological transformation of its business activities. With total sales of EUR 619 million and sustainable chemical solutions accounting for 84% of revenue, the company has already surpassed its 2025 targets. “Sustainability is and remains our overarching corporate goal. We

Cotton

China’s Cotton Exports Hit 7-Year High Despite U.S. Tariffs

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

China’s cotton consumption and exports are defying global trade headwinds, even as higher U.S. tariffs and restrictions under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) were expected to weigh on shipments. According to the latest World Markets and Trade report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), China’s cotton product exports in marketing year (MY) […]

Sustainability

China’s US$ 300 Bn Textile Sector Turns To Green Growth

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

China’s textile and apparel sector, long regarded as the “workshop of the world,” is entering a pivotal phase where economic pragmatism collides with sustainability imperatives and shifting global trade dynamics. The China Country Report 2025 by Cascale offers a detailed account of how the sector, which directly employs nearly 8 million people and contributes almost […]

Sustainability

Greenful’s Stake In €100M Sillamäe Textile Waste Project Shrinks To 2.3%

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

Greenful Holding B.V., once the largest shareholder in the €100 million textile waste plant project in Sillamäe, Estonia, has seen its stake drop to just 2.3%, according to business daily Äripäev. The project, backed by €39 million in Just Transition Fund support, aims to build a textile waste sorting and shredding centre, a facility to […]

Textile Print

Papergraphics Launches Tissaro Fabrics: Engineered For Dye-Sublimation Fabric Printing

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

Papergraphics has introduced Tissaro Fabrics, a new range of dye-sublimation textiles developed to deliver superior print performance, vibrant colour reproduction, and enhanced production efficiency. The launch marks a strategic expansion of the company’s textile portfolio, aimed at addressing the growing demand for high-quality fabric printing solutions. Dye-sublimation