June 29, 2026
Dyes & Chemicals

Fashion Industry Moves To Eliminate PFAS

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” are widely used in textiles for water and stain resistance. Found in outdoor gear, activewear, uniforms and household textiles, PFAS enhance fabric performance but pose severe environmental and health risks. These chemicals persist indefinitely, contaminating water and soil, with
Dyes & Chemicals

Five Ways To Reduce Waste In Fashion Industry

The fashion industry is leaving an increasingly heavy toll on the planet, contributing to pollution, climate change, and excessive resource consumption. In Chile’s Atacama Desert, mountains of discarded clothes reportedly reached heights visible from space. In Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, textile dyes turned a river black, while synthetic fibres have been found in fish in
Corporates

LMW – Innovating Cellulosic Yarn Production For Sustainable Tomorrow. V Thangavel & Sons Successful Journey Powered By LMW’s Smart Technology

Innovation and Sustainability at the Core: The Success Story of V. Thangavel & Sons Pvt Ltd (VTS) V. Thangavel & Sons Pvt Ltd (VTS), a third-generation family-run enterprise, has built a strong legacy rooted in trust and reliability. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones in modernization and innovation by adopting LMW’s advanced […]
Tete-A-Tete

‘In Coming Years, Processing Will Play A Crucial Role In Enhancing The Performance, Sustainability And Appeal Of Synthetic Textiles’

The textile processing sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by multiple factors. One of the most critical shifts is the growing dominance of man-made fibres over natural fibres, says Prashant Mangukia.   How do you see the evolution of customer preferences impacting the textile processing sector? Customer preferences are evolving in several ways,
Tete-A-Tete

‘BillMart’s Goal Is To Bridge The Financial Gap For MSMEs In The Textile Value Chain’

BillMart empowers textile MSMEs to unlock cash tied up in receivables and payables, manage working capital efficiently, and grow confidently without liquidity concerns, says Ashok Mittal in this exclusive tete-a-tete with Textile Insights What are the key challenges faced by textile and apparel MSMEs in securing working capital and trade finance? The textile and apparel