Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Special Handloom Expo and the 43rd Foundation Day celebrations of the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) at Handloom Haat on February 23, 2026. The event was attended by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), Dr. M. Beena,
Surat witnessed a major leap in digital textile innovation as Orange O Tec unveiled its next-generation Colorix Position Pro for embroidery and jacquard at SITEX 2026. The advanced positioning printing system was formally launched by Rajesh Gandhi, Senior Vice-President of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry and promoter of Vadilal Industries, along with Nikhil
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 collaboration. Positioned as a platform that blends engineering precision with
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
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
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
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






















