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SASMIRA Celebrates 75th Foundation Day With Amrit Mahotsav

Textile Insights February 11, 2025

The Synthetic & Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA) celebrated its 75th Foundation Day, marking 75 years of excellence in textile research, education and industry development. Established in 1950, SASMIRA has played a pivotal role in advancing the man-made textile industry

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GTTES 2025: A Game-Changer For India’s Textile Machinery And Technology

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

The third edition of the Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show (GTTES 2025), organized by the India ITME Society, is set to take the textile industry by storm from February 21-23, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. This highly anticipated event promises to be a platform for innovation, collaboration and business growth in […]

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Heimtextil 2025: Record Visitors And Future-Ready Textile Trends

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Heimtextil 2025 concluded on a high note, setting new benchmarks for the global textile industry. With participation from 142 nations, over 3,000 exhibitors, and more than 50,000 visitors, the four-day event held at Messe Frankfurt confirmed its position as the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles. The exhibition halls were abuzz with […]

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Heimtextil 2026 Expands Portfolio With Non-Textile Floor Coverings

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Heimtextil is broadening its scope for the 2026 edition with the introduction of a new product area: Flooring & Equipment, dedicated to non-textile floor coverings. This new category complements the existing Carpets & Rugs segment, further solidifying Heimtextil’s position as the leading global trade fair for home and contract textiles. The addition of

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Bharat Tex 2025 To Showcase India As A Global, Sustainable Textile Hub

Textile Insights February 4, 2025

Union Textiles Secretary, Neelam Shami Rao, lauded industry bodies for their efforts in organizing Bharat Tex 2025, the largest-ever global textile show. Commending the textile Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations, she emphasized that Bharat Tex reaffirms India’s position as a reliable and sustainable sourcing and investment destination for textiles.

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GTTES 2025: A Global Platform for Textile Innovation & Collaboration

Textile Insights January 29, 2025

The Indian International Textile Machinery Exhibitions Society (India ITME Society) is set to make waves in the textile industry once again with the third edition of the Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show (GTTES 2025). Scheduled to take place from February 21-23, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, this landmark event promises to be […]

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LCAS-2025: Pioneering Life Cycle Assessment In India’s Technical Textiles

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

The Life Cycle Assessment Summit (LCAS-2025), organized by SASMIRA, concluded successfully on January 9–10, 2025, at SASMIRA, Worli, Mumbai. The two-day event marked a significant milestone in promoting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) practices in India’s technical textiles sector, emphasizing sustainability and global competitiveness. Sanjay Savkare, Minister of Textiles,

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Bharat Tex 2025: Innovation Meets Responsibility

Textile Insights January 20, 2025

Sustainability and Circularity at India’s Largest Textile Show India’s textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy and cultural heritage, has evolved from traditional handlooms to advanced mills, contributing 13% of industrial production, 12% of exports, and 2.3% of GDP while employing over 45 million people. However, rapid growth has brought environmental challenges,

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Liva Protégé Shapes The Future Of Sustainable Fashion At A Spectacular Grand Finale

Textile Insights January 16, 2025

The Liva Protégé Textile Design Competition, a pioneering initiative by Birla Cellulose in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), culminated in a grand finale at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This event celebrated the creativity and innovation of 15 student finalists from NIFT centres across India, who showcased their designs in

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Minister Of Textiles Inaugurates India Pavilion At Heimtextil 2025, Frankfurt

Textile Insights January 16, 2025

India highlighted its growing strength in the textile industry as the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles inaugurated the India Pavilion at Heimtextil 2025, held at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. Representing the largest country participation at this prestigious global home textiles fair, India showcased its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global partnerships. The