February 23, 2026
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Walmart Vriddhi Partners With i2i To Empower 100,000 More Indian MSMEs In Next 3 Years

Walmart’s supplier development initiative, Walmart Vriddhi, has announced a strategic partnership with Ideas to Impact Foundation (i2i) to support an additional 100,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India over the next three years. The expanded collaboration aims to empower entrepreneurs by equipping them with critical skills, digital tools and access to
Technology

Trützschler’s New X-Series Redefines Nonwoven Carding With High Performance And Sustainability

Trützschler has launched its new X-Series of nonwoven cards NC-X and NCT-X. These next-generation machines are engineered to elevate nonwoven production performance, enhance resource efficiency and unlock greater adaptability across applications. Meeting Industry Challenges Head-On Nonwoven manufacturers face a dual challenge: surging fibre and energy costs on one side,
Technology

Green Edge Series By Orange O Tec: Promise Of A Cleaner & Greener Future In Textiles!

In today’s rapidly evolving textile manufacturing industry, sustainability is no longer optional, it’s a necessity. As environmental regulations tighten and global brands demand greener supply chains, the spotlight has turned to eco-conscious innovations. At the forefront of this green revolution in India is Orange O Tec, a trailblazer in digital textile printing, with its
Sustainability

Denim Industry Faces Sustainability Reckoning As Innovation Reshapes Fibre, Process And Circularity

Once a symbol of rugged utility, denim has evolved into a global fashion staple, with the market expected to surpass USD 115 billion by 2029. Yet, beneath the surface of its casual appeal lies a pressing environmental and social challenge. Conventional denim production is resource-intensive, chemically driven, and often tied to harmful labour and environmental […]
Sustainability

Toxic Threats Revealed In Delaware Estuary Tributaries: New DRBC Report Flags Widespread Pollution

A newly released report by the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) reveals alarming levels of both legacy and emerging contaminants in the tributaries feeding the Delaware estuary, one of the nation’s most vital and industrially active waterways. Conducted in fall 2023 and published in April 2025, the study sampled water from 12 tributaries across Pennsylvania,