The global synthetic fibers market is undergoing a major transformation, with demand surging across fashion, home textiles, automotive, and industrial sectors. This growth is fueled by the scalability of petrochemical-derived fibers, advances in performance textiles, shifting production hubs,
Coimbatore-based Sri Kannapiran Mills Ltd (SKML) has reported significant operational, environmental and social improvements following capital and technical assistance from the Good Fashion Fund (GFF). The company upgraded its singeing machine, purchased several second-hand air jet looms, and installed a cone winding machine, boosting capacity and efficiency.
The Indian textile sector is proactively participating in country’s transition to cleaner energy. Despite challenges, the industry has shown active pursuit to significantly enhance its usage of non-fossil-based energy like solar and wind power, aligning with India’s broader energy transition strategy. In fact, textile industry is considered to be among the most
Rabatex Industries, in collaboration with A.T.E. Enterprises and VSS Textile, hosted a highly successful open house event on July 31st at VSS Textile’s premises in Palladam, Tamil Nadu. The event attracted close to 180 textile professionals, industry leaders and innovators from across the region, setting the stage for a new era in synthetic fabric production […]
Tucked in the northernmost part of Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district, Navapur is rapidly evolving from a quiet tribal taluka into one of the state’s most promising textile clusters. Nestled at the foothills of the Satpura range and bordering Gujarat, this once-agrarian region now buzzes with the rhythm of looms, trucks carrying polyester yarn and construction of […]
From its humble beginnings in 1945 as a spinning mill in Coimbatore, Premier Fine Linens has evolved into a powerhouse of innovation in the global home textiles industry. With quiet consistency and firm resolve, this family-owned yet professionally managed enterprise has built an enviable reputation in sustainability, automation and inclusive employment. The Beginnings
With about 20 million sq ft of leasing activity in H1 2025 at 33 per cent YoY growth, industrial and warehousing demand across the top eight Indian cities remained robust. Delhi NCR and Chennai led the demand, cumulatively accounting for about half of the overall leasing in H1 2025. Interestingly among these cities, Delhi NCR, […]
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released its 2023 edition of the International Cost Comparison Report, offering deep insights into global textile production costs and, for the first time, a detailed analysis of the carbon footprint associated with each textile product across the entire value chain. Developed with input from industry
Primus Partners, a leading Indian management consulting firm, has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to drive India’s textile exports to US$ 100 billion over the next five years. Anchored in a six-point strategy, the roadmap outlines key recommendations to diversify export offerings, integrate Industry 4.0, increase skilled manpower, enhance infrastructure and build industry
India is on a strong growth trajectory, with its share of global GDP rising from 1.9 per cent in 2008 to 3.4 per cent in 2023. What would it take to achieve the ambitious target of 8 to 10 per cent share of global GDP by 2040? In a new report ‘India’s Future Arenas: Engines […]






















