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Industry

Surat Embroidery Workers Demand Eight-Hour Shifts, Weekly Holidays

Textile Insights October 19, 2026

Migrant embroidery workers in Surat are demanding eight-hour shifts and weekly holidays under the ‘Gaon Chalo’ campaign, threatening to return to their villages unless working conditions improve. A proposed wage structure offering shorter shifts at lower monthly pay has become a key point of

Export

Türkiye’s Textile Exports Reach US$ 7.16 Billion In January–September 2026

Textile Insights October 19, 2026

Türkiye’s textile sector exported goods worth US$ 7.16 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with Europe remaining its largest market and shipments to Africa and the United States recording growth. According to the Southeastern Anatolia Exporters’ Associations, textile producers shipped 1.84 million tonnes of products to 201 countries and free zones during

Sustainability

Denmark Unveils Textile Action Plan To Drive Circular Transition

Textile Insights October 19, 2026

Denmark has unveiled a National Action Plan for Textiles aimed at reducing the sector’s environmental footprint while helping businesses develop circular business models and prepare for new European Union requirements. Developed through collaboration among industry, the public sector, knowledge institutions and civil society, the plan establishes a shared framework for

Cotton

U.S. Regen Cotton Pilot Reports Lower Emissions, Improved Water Efficiency

Textile Insights October 19, 2026

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has released the first measured outcomes for U.S. Regen Cotton, reporting lower greenhouse gas emissions and soil loss, greater soil carbon sequestration and improved water-use efficiency against established baselines. Announced at the Textile Exchange Conference in Vancouver, the findings draw on field-level data from 59,094 harvested acres

Product Launch & Innovation

Sanitized, Rudolf Unveil Odour Control And Weather Protection Technologies

Textile Insights October 18, 2026

Sanitized and Rudolf have introduced textile finishing technologies aimed at extending the functional life of apparel and technical textiles through lasting odour control and improved weather protection. Sanitized’s Odorex Eon targets both odour during wear and the gradual build-up of residues that can leave garments smelling unpleasant even after washing. Rudolf’s

Technology

Karl Mayer To Showcase New Machines At Changzhou Product Show

Textile Insights October 18, 2026

Karl Mayer will showcase new machinery, textile developments and production solutions at its Changzhou facility in China alongside its participation in ITMA ASIA 2026 in Shanghai. Scheduled for November 19–21 and November 23, 2026, the product show will feature live machine demonstrations, an innovation showcase and technical consultations for textile manufacturers. The

Sustainability

RSWM Cuts Scope 1 Emissions 40.5%, Targets 70% Renewable Energy By FY27

Textile Insights October 18, 2026

RSWM Ltd, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, reported a 40.5% year-on-year reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions in FY2025–26, as it expanded cleaner energy use and improved resource efficiency. Releasing its sustainability report, the textile manufacturer outlined plans to raise renewable energy’s share in its overall energy mix to 70% and […]

Technology

Welspun Living Turns To AI To Sharpen Manufacturing, Customer Service

Textile Insights October 18, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are finding a place on the textile factory floor, helping manufacturers monitor equipment, fine-tune production and make better use of resources. At Welspun Living, these technologies are also extending into customer service, connecting manufacturing efficiency with a more personalised shopping experience. The home

Corporates

CHT Adds Bezaktiv Salt Advisor To Help Optimise Cotton Dyeing Costs

Textile Insights October 18, 2026

CHT Group has introduced the Bezaktiv Salt Advisor, a calculation tool within its CHT textile dyes app, to help textile finishers optimise recipe costs and resource use when dyeing cotton with Bezaktiv reactive dyes. The tool evaluates how changes in salt concentration affect dye uptake and overall formulation costs. Salt plays a key role in […]

Financial Results

Alok Industries Q2 Loss Widens To Rs 208 Crore As Revenue Falls 36%

Textile Insights October 18, 2026

Alok Industries reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 208.4 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compared with a loss of Rs 162.4 crore a year earlier, as revenue fell sharply and an exceptional loss weighed on earnings. Revenue from operations declined 35.5% to Rs 885.7 crore from Rs 1,372.3 crore in the corresponding […]

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