India has consolidated its position as the world’s second-largest producer of silk, with the sericulture sector recording sustained growth in production, productivity, prices and employment during the Year of Textile Reforms, the Ministry of Textiles said. Data released by the ministry show a
China’s textile and apparel industry sits at the very heart of the global fashion economy. From fibres to finished garments, few countries can match the scale, speed and integration of its manufacturing ecosystem. Accounting for over half of global fibre production and nearly one-third of global apparel exports, China has long been the backbone of […]
In my 25 years of walking the shop floors of spinning mills, I’ve learned one thing: The Blowroom is where your profit is either made or lost before the yarn even exists. I often tell my juniors: there are two types of managers in this industry. The first type is too cautious, they leave too much […]
Alok Industries, one of India’s most vertically integrated textile conglomerates, is approaching 2026 with a sharpened strategic blueprint shaped by global market disruptions, shifting sourcing patterns, sustainability mandates and the rapidly evolving dynamics of the home textiles ecosystem. In an extensive conversation with Group COO Biji Chacko, a broad and layered
Transformative Innovation… Endeavour for Excellence… Ambition to Conquer. These words resonated powerfully at the India ITME Technical Awards 2025, as the Indian textile engineering and technology fraternity came together to celebrate ideas, institutions and individuals shaping the industry’s future. Now in its third edition, the India ITME Technical Awards have evolved
Dr Shailendra Singh, COO – Agro, Zydex Industries Pvt Ltd Cotton is not just India’s largest commercial crop—it is the backbone of the country’s textile economy, engaging nearly 6 million farmers and contributing over 23% of global cotton production. Yet, this highly valuable crop faces a paradox: while global demand for organic and residue-free cotton […]
The global synthetic yarn market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a growing demand for export-quality Draw Textured Yarn (DTY). International buyers are increasingly emphasizing yarn consistency, performance and finish, compelling manufacturers to upgrade from conventional production practices to advanced texturizing technologies. To meet these
In an industry where technology evolves rapidly but trust is earned slowly, very few companies manage to stand tall across generations. InspirOn Engineering Pvt. Ltd., as it completes 50 years of service to the textile industry, belongs firmly to that rare category. What began as a modest, rain-soaked foundation ceremony in the early years of […]
The domestic textile and apparel industry has so far shown a great deal of resilience and grit to sail through the ongoing challenging scenario following the imposition of steep tariffs by the US as also the overall sluggish demand conditions arising in the wake of difficult geopolitical situation. While the industry players are currently treading […]
Turkey has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of acrylic and modacrylic fibre from China, following an affirmative final ruling by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, aimed at protecting its domestic synthetic fibre industry. According to announcement issued on December 17, 2025, the ministry concluded that Chinese-origin acrylic and modacrylic fibre imports were being





















