July 28, 2026
Technical Textile & Nonwoven

3E Smart Solutions Unveils Textile-Integrated LED Arrays For Red Light Therapy

3E Smart Solutions has introduced a breakthrough in wearable wellness with the launch of textile-integrated LED arrays designed for red light therapy. Unlike conventional solutions that rely on rigid or flexible PCBs, the company’s embroidery-based technology integrates LED modules directly into fabrics, significantly improving flexibility, comfort and user acceptance.
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Aditya Birla Group Bets On ‘Dual Growth Engines’ To Drive Fashion Expansion

Aditya Birla Group Chairperson Kumar Mangalam Birla has said the group is strategically positioned to capture emerging opportunities in India’s fast-evolving fashion industry, with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) and Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL) now operating as “dual growth engines.” Addressing shareholders in ABFRL’s latest annual report, Birla
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Global Apparel Trade Splits As Europe And UK Surge, Bangladesh Rises, India Holds Steady

Global apparel trade is navigating diverging trends midway through 2025, as consumer demand shifts, supply chains recalibrate and exporters face rising competition. The latest report ‘Apparel Trade Scenario in Key Global Markets and India (August 2025)’, published by consulting firm Wazir Advisors, shows that Europe and the UK are powering import growth, while Bangladesh
Technical Textile & Nonwoven

A Tough Fabric To Weave: The Sustainability Struggle In Technical Textiles

When a firefighter pulls on flame-resistant gear or a surgeon slips into a sterile gown, the last thing on anyone’s mind is sustainability. In these high-stakes environments, performance is non-negotiable. But behind the durability and protective power of technical textiles lies a mounting environmental challenge that few industries are willing to confront head-on.