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Cotton Brazil Pushes Natural Fibre Dialogue, Builds Trade Ties At ICA 2026

Textile Insights October 21, 2026

Cotton Brazil promoted greater dialogue on natural fibres and strengthened international trade partnerships at the ICA Trade Event Istanbul 2026, as Brazil’s cotton lint exports reached a record 3.37 million tonnes in the 2025/26 marketing year, up approximately 19% from the previous season.

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VDMA To Host India-Europe Textile Technology Forum In Mumbai On December 2

Textile Insights October 21, 2026

VDMA India and the VDMA Textile Machinery Association will organise the India-Europe Textile Machinery & Technology Forum in Mumbai on December 2, 2026, bringing together Indian textile manufacturers and European technology providers to discuss productivity, sustainability and higher-value manufacturing. The one-day conference and B2B event will connect industry

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Heimtextil 2027 Puts Quality, Performance And Global Sourcing In Focus

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

Heimtextil 2027 will bring together around 2,900 exhibitors in Frankfurt from January 12–15, 2027, with new segments and expanded offerings focused on textile performance, product quality and reliable global sourcing. The exhibitor turnout is expected to remain at the previous edition’s level, reflecting the fair’s resilience amid challenging market conditions. The

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CMAI’s 84th Garment Fair Draws 920 Exhibitors

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has secured participation from 920 exhibitors and 1,010 brands for its 84th National Garment Fair, scheduled for February 2027 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The Spring/Summer sourcing event will feature 1,050 stalls spread across approximately 41,000 square metres. Men’s wear, kids’ wear and accessories

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SGAI–ASGA India Expo To Debut In January 2027

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

The Screenprinting & Graphics Association of India (SGAI) will organise the inaugural SGAI Expo/ASGA India Expo 2027 from January 21–23 at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The exhibition will bring together stakeholders across screen printing, textile printing and digital printing, providing a platform to showcase technologies,

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53rd IIKF Puts MMF, Innovation And Sustainability In Focus

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

The 53rd India International Knit Fair (IIKF), held from September 16–18, 2026, at the IKF Complex in Tiruppur, brought together exporters, buyers and sourcing professionals, with a focus on man-made fibres (MMF), innovation and sustainability. Organised by the India Knit Fair Association (IKFA) under the aegis of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), supported by

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FICCI TAG 2026: Technology, Scale And FTAs To Drive India’s Textile Export Growth

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

Industry consolidation, collaboration, technology adoption and investments in modern manufacturing infrastructure will be critical to strengthening Maharashtra’s textile exports and India’s global competitiveness, Maharashtra Textile Minister Sanjay Savkare said at the 17th edition of FICCI TAG 2026 in Mumbai. Held under the theme Nurturing the Next-Gen Indian Textile

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Patricia Urquiola Expands Design Collaboration At Heimtextil 2027

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

Patricia Urquiola will return to Heimtextil 2027 with an expanded interpretation of the event’s trend theme, presenting three sculptural elements in the Trend Space. The installation will bring the Heimtextil Trends 27/28, curated by Alcova, to life under the theme Home-Maxxing – The Performance of Everyday Living. The collaboration marks the third consecutive year of […]

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UPITS 2026 Records 41,500 B2B Meetings And Rs 6,500 Crore In Mous

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

The fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026 concluded at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, with 41,500 B2B meetings, 4,400 MoUs worth around US$ 680 million (approximately Rs 6,500 crore) and potential business enquiries estimated at Rs 15,500 crore. The five-day event, held from September 25 to 29, attracted […]

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20 Start-Ups Selected For CEMATEX Grant At ITMA 2027

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Twenty emerging start-ups from nine countries have been selected for the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant and will showcase their technologies at Start-Up Valley during ITMA 2027 in Hanover. CEMATEX will fully fund the participation of the selected companies, giving early-stage innovators an opportunity to present their technologies to textile and garment manufacturers, brands,