Knitted fabrics made from organic cotton and recycled polyester are now providing more eco-friendly options without compromising on the comfort, quality and style quotient, writes Arvind Maurya As the world moves towards sustainable operations to offset climate change, India’s knitting industry
The USDA’s 2025 Cotton Outlook presents a nuanced forecast for the 2025/26 marketing year, highlighting shifts in global production, consumption, and trade patterns. While cotton demand is expected to rise, production declines and persistent market challenges may continue to influence price trends and trade flows. Global cotton production is projected to fall by 3% to […]
A comprehensive study conducted by Dr Keshav R. Kranthi, Chief Scientist at the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), has shed light on the global water footprint of cotton cultivation between 2020 and 2024. The study, which covers 271 cotton-growing regions across 38 major cotton-producing countries, provides crucial insights into water consumption, irrigation
India must make strategic policy interventions, foster innovation, secure financial backing, and enhance marketing strategies to propel the sector toward the ambitious target of US$ 350 billion by 2030, writes Sandeep Dangi. The Indian textile industry, one of the oldest and most significant contributors to the country’s economy, stands at a critical juncture. With recent
The domestic textile industry has stepped up its demand to review the continuing imposition of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on man-made fibre and yarn, the key raw material for the downstream MMF segment. Raising alarm on the issue, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has stated that contrary to ensuring quality supply of these […]
The 28th edition of the Product-cum-Catalogue Show organized by the Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ITAMMA) at Parimalam Mahal, Erode, marked a resounding success, attracting over 64 exhibitors and 900+ visitors from the textile industry. The one-day event, held to promote the growth of Erode’s textile sector, provided a dynamic
A seminar titled “Developments in Weaving Industry and Technical Textiles Beneficial for Bhilwara Textile Industry” was successfully held at the Mewar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Hall, Mewar Chamber Bhavan, Bhilwara. The event brought together stakeholders from the textile sector to explore emerging opportunities in technical textiles and advancements in
Empowering Emerging Designers to Champion Diversity and Inclusion in Fashion The Singapore Fashion Council (SFC) has announced a strategic partnership with global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer Shein to launch the “Every Body Matters” Inclusive Design Fashion Competition — a dynamic initiative that aims to promote diversity, inclusivity and representation in fashion.
The upcoming editions of Techtextil and Texprocess, scheduled to be held from April 21 to 24, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main, are witnessing strong early interest from exhibitors worldwide, underlining their importance as premier global platforms for textile innovation and processing technologies. According to Sabine Scharrer, Director, Brand Management, Technical Textiles
RSWM Ltd, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has been honoured for its exemplary export performance at the MATEXIL Export Awards 2023–2024, held in Mumbai. Organized by the Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL), the awards celebrate outstanding contributions to India’s textile exports. At the ceremony, Giriraj Singh, Union Minister





















