Infosys Knowledge Institute (IKI), a research arm of Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has unveiled its largest survey of AI effectiveness to date. Titled `Infosys AI Business Value Radar’, the report surveyed 3,240 companies worldwide across 132
The textile printing industry has witnessed a revolutionary shift with sublimation printing, an advanced technique that has redefined fabric customization, particularly for polyester materials. This innovative method utilizes heat to convert dye into gas, allowing it to penetrate fabric fibres and create vivid, permanent prints. The result is a durable, high-quality design
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
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
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 […]
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,
Keypoint Intelligence has been appointed as the “Thought Leadership Partner” for Fespa and will sponsor four events between March 2025 and July 2026. The partnership aims to provide industry professionals with insights into wide-format printing, textile printing, production software and related sectors. The collaboration will focus on key industry trends, including AI and
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
Over 450 scientists have called on the European Union to swiftly update its water pollution standards to combat the escalating threat of chemical pollution, including PFAS (also called ‘forever chemicals’), in Europe’s freshwater ecosystems. In an open letter, the experts urged the European Commission, EU member states and the European Parliament to prioritize freshwater
The European Union is taking significant steps toward sustainable textiles future, as recent data reveal both promising efficiency gains and persistent environmental challenges amid rising consumption. In 2022, each EU citizen consumed an average of 19 kilogrammes of textiles—up from 17 kilogrammes in 2019—an amount equated by some experts to filling a large suitcase per





















