Premier Fine Linens has clearly prioritized sustainability and innovation. Can you share a personal story or moment when you realized that these values would define the company’s future? Our Chairman R Jagadish Chandran laid the foundation by making sustainability a core part of Premier’s
How has Premier evolved from a spinning mill in 1945 to a global home textile player today? Around 2002-2003, we took a decision to go beyond fabrics. That’s when our journey into finished articles like bed sheets, fitted sheets and pillowcases began. We got our first break through in the U.S. market, and from thereon, […]
In this exclusive interview, Anvar Jay Varadaraj speaks with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights, about ELGi’s vision for the textile industry from tackling rising energy costs to offering smarter, more sustainable compressed air solutions. He is joined by Premendra (Chief Strategy Officer, Elgi Equipments) and Bhavesh Karia (President – ISAAME and SEA, Elgi
Machinery with eco-friendly features that enhance resource efficiency and waste minimisation will be in the spotlight at the exhibition, informs Alex Zucchi What motivated CEMATEX to reintroduce Singapore as a venue for ITMA Asia + CITME following years of successful editions in Shanghai? Following requests from our members to have an exhibition in Asia outside […]
From a family legacy rooted in textile trading to a vertically integrated denim manufacturing hub, Śyama Denim is not just a business story, it is a story of vision, values and verve. In the heart of the denim world, a new name has quietly emerged, Śyama Denim. But while the name may sound new, the […]
The textile processing sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by multiple factors. One of the most critical shifts is the growing dominance of man-made fibres over natural fibres, says Prashant Mangukia. How do you see the evolution of customer preferences impacting the textile processing sector? Customer preferences are evolving in several ways,
BillMart empowers textile MSMEs to unlock cash tied up in receivables and payables, manage working capital efficiently, and grow confidently without liquidity concerns, says Ashok Mittal in this exclusive tete-a-tete with Textile Insights What are the key challenges faced by textile and apparel MSMEs in securing working capital and trade finance? The textile and apparel
“Earlier, it was all about colour and design in the rug industry, but today, texture takes precedence. Everyone wants their own unique texture at the right price point,” informs Kavita Chaudhary in an exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights. The global interior design industry is undergoing a transformative shift. Kavita Chaudhary, […]
Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, has set a new benchmark in industry engagement, innovation, and sustainability. The second edition of the event featured dedicated exhibitions for various textile segments, insightful knowledge sessions and a significant presence of international buyers. S. Periasamy shared his insights on the evolving landscape of the
The textile and chemical industries are facing increasing global regulations and compliance challenges, making certifications a critical aspect of business operations. At Bharat Tex 2025, Anil Jadhav shared insights into how the company assists businesses in achieving key certifications and meeting stringent sustainability standards. EcoCert, a French company with a strong





















