September 25, 2026
Product Launch & Innovation

Algae Scope Develops Seaweed-Based Alternative To PFAS In Textiles

Venice-based start-up Algae Scope has developed a bio-based additive made from residual seaweed biomass that can provide water and fire repellent properties to textiles, offering a potential alternative to PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals”. PFAS are widely used in textile and other industrial applications to provide resistance to water, stains and fire. However,
Sustainability

Singapore Sends 70 Tonnes Of Discarded Clothing Every Week To Malaysia For Recovery & Recycling

Singapore is sending up to 70 tonnes of unwanted clothing to Malaysia every week through a cross-border textile recovery partnership aimed at giving discarded garments a second life. The initiative, involving social enterprise Cloop and Malaysian textile recovery company Life Line Clothing, highlights both the growing scale of textile waste and the challenges of managing
Textile Park

UP Targets Global Textile Hub Status With Rs 5,196 Crore Investment Proposals

Uttar Pradesh is stepping up efforts to establish itself as a global textile hub, with the state government unveiling a roadmap focused on strengthening the entire textile value chain, expanding textile parks and boosting exports. Investment proposals worth Rs 5,196 crore were signed during the two-day UP Textiles Conclave-2026. Addressing the inaugural session of the […]