Techtextil 2026 will bring together more than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries when it takes place in Frankfurt am Main from April 21–24, 2026, highlighting continued growth in key future sectors of technical textiles and nonwovens. More than 120 companies will participate as first-time
Bharat Tex 2026, India’s flagship global textile event, will be held from July 14–17, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was unveiled by Giriraj Singh, who described it as a major global platform bringing together the entire textile value chain. The upcoming edition is expected to attract more than 3,500 exhibitors, over 7,000 […]
The 15th edition of Texfair 2026, an exhibition of textile machinery, spares and accessories, held at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore, from March 6 to 9, highlighting the growing importance of automation and advance technologies for the textile sector. The exhibition was inaugurated by P. R. Venketrama Raja, who noted that the exhibition provided […]
The Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL) has announced the launch of Global Outreach Summit (GOS) 2.0 in New Delhi, outlining an ambitious roadmap to facilitate Rs 18,000 crore (approximately US$ 2 billion) in business for the apparel and lifestyle industry during FY 2026–28. The announcement was made during a high-level press conference addressed by […]
The 58th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris concluded on February 4 at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre after three days of intense business activity, reaffirming its position as a leading global sourcing platform for international buyers. Bringing together 1100 exhibitors, the show delivered strong commercial momentum despite ongoing structural shifts in the
Thailand is entering a transformative phase in its manufacturing evolution, driven by accelerating adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, artificial intelligence, industrial automation, smart factories, and data-driven production strategies. Curated by Exito Media Concepts, a global leader in B2B technology platforms, the Manufacturing IT Summit draws on deep industry
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, Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and other senior officials. The Foundation Day
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





















