Textile Exchange has announced that it will release the final criteria for its Materials Matter Standard on December 12, 2025, following approval by the International Working Group (IWG). The Materials Matter Standard is a voluntary sustainability framework aimed at promoting responsible
The railway department in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has ramped up logistics operations to ensure faster and more efficient transportation of cotton, responding to a surge in market demand and a strong harvest season. As one of China’s key cotton-producing regions, Xinjiang has already transported over 207,800 tons of cotton since October. The region’s […]
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) and Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) have successfully developed a regenerated cellulose fiber with a silk-like sheen using waste cotton fabric, marking a significant step forward in textile recycling and sustainable innovation. This new fiber, created through a novel production process, combines Epson’s
From 13 to 16 January 2026, Heimtextil returns with an unmatched showcase of textile and non-textile interior solutions now more comprehensive than ever. The world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles will bring together a wide array of products including furniture fabrics, wallpaper, flooring, carpets, mattresses, bed and table linen, and more, all […]
VIP Clothing Limited, one of the country’s leading innerwear brands, has partnered with Blinkit, the quick-commerce arm of Eternal Limited. This launch will initially go live in Karnataka and NCR, with expansion to Gujarat, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh in the coming days. Following recent successful tie-ups with Swiggy Instamart and
Vardhman Textiles Limited, one of India’s largest vertically integrated textile manufacturers, reported a steady revenue growth of 3.2% year-on-year in the first quarter of FY26, with revenues from operations rising to Rs 2,342 crore from Rs 2,270 crore in the same quarter last year. However, the company experienced pressure on profitability, with net profit falling […]
The Odisha government is set to host the inaugural edition of ODISHA TEX 2025, Eastern India’s largest textile investment summit, on July 25 at the State Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. The summit aims to position Odisha as a premier destination for investment in textiles, apparels, technical textiles, footwear, and accessories. The event will be inaugurated […]
The California Retailers Association, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), and the National Retail Federation (NRF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly establish an independent Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). This initiative supports compliance with California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707), the
The Bharat Merchants’ Chamber, one of India’s oldest and most respected institutions representing the textile, trade, commerce, and industry sectors, hosted a prestigious NextGen Recognition Awards Ceremony at the CCI Club, Churchgate, Mumbai. The event was graced by Chief Guest Sunil Deodhar, eminent speaker and visionary leader, and Guest of Honour Roop Rashi, a
The Ministry of Textiles is considering the launch of a CIBIL-style credit rating system and a centralized Green Fund, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The initiative is designed to address long-standing challenges in credit access while promoting sustainable manufacturing practices. The proposed credit scoring mechanism would





















