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Vastra 2026 : Where Textile Ideas Turn Into Innovation

Textile Insights February 16, 2026

The Department of Textile Engineering at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) is set to stage its flagship national-level textile summit, Vastra 2026, on March 27–28, 2026, bringing together budding engineers, designers and industry leaders for two days of innovation, competition and

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TAI Mumbai’s Textiles 2030 Conference Focuses On The Future Of Textiles

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

The Indian textile and apparel industry stands at a defining moment, shaped as much by geopolitics and regulatory pressures as by technology and shifting consumer expectations. These themes formed the core of the International Conference titled ‘Textiles 2030 – Navigating Geopolitics, Technology Innovations and Global Expectations,’ organized by the Textile Association

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Industry Confidence And Continuity Define Heimtextil 2026

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

With 3,000 exhibitors and buyers from 148 nations, the fair emerged as a trusted platform navigating AI, design evolution and shifting global supply chains. Heimtextil 2026 concluded with a strong restatement of its position as the world’s leading platform for home and contract textiles, drawing 3,000 exhibitors from 66 countries and welcoming over 48,000 buyers […]

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Cinte Techtextil China 2026 To Spotlight AI And Emerging Segments

Textile Insights February 5, 2026

Cinte Techtextil China 2026 is set to return from 1–3 September 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, with a renewed focus on artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability and high-growth segments in technical textiles and nonwovens. Organisers said the fair continues to refine its format to foster meaningful business interactions and identify emerging

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Woolmark Connects Indian Exporters With Japan Market

Textile Insights February 5, 2026

The Woolmark Company has launched Wool Connect, a B2B matchmaking initiative aimed at connecting Woolmark-certified Indian wool manufacturers with international buyers, strengthening global wool supply chain partnerships and promoting the use of high-quality Australian merino wool in premium markets. The inaugural edition of the programme was held in Tokyo in collaboration

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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 […]

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Industry Leaders To Converge In Mumbai For TEXTILES 2030 Conference

Textile Insights January 26, 2026

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit has announced that it will host an international conference titled ‘TEXTILES 2030 – Navigating Geopolitics, Technology, Innovations and Global Expectations’ on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai. The event is expected to bring together leading textile industry experts, sustainability strategists, technology

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82nd National Garment Fair Opened In Mumbai, Showcased 1000+ Brands

Textile Insights January 24, 2026

The 82nd National Garment Fair (NGF), India’s largest apparel trade fair organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), was inaugurated by Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai. The three-day fair was held from January 20 to 22, 2026. Recognised as

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NIFT Powers India’s Indigenous Design Ecosystem: Textiles Minister

Textile Insights January 24, 2026

The two-day NIFT International Conference 2026 on Design for Inclusive Futures concluded on 23 January at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, coinciding with the institute completing 40 years of contributions to fashion education, design innovation and industry engagement. Addressing the plenary session, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh

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TEXPROCIL Showcases Premium Indian Cotton At Heimtextil 2026

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

At Heimtextil 2026, TEXPROCIL actively promoted Bharat Tex 2026 at the ‘Kasturi Cotton Bharat’ pavilion engaging global buyers and shaping the future of textile sourcing. The Ministry of Textiles delegation, including Akhilesh Kumar, Dy. Director General and Purnesh Gururani, Director (Fibre), joined Dr. Siddhartha Rajagopal, Executive Director, TEXPROCIL and Rajesh Satam,