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Solena Materials Raises US$ 6.7 Million To Scale Up Sustainable Protein Fibre Production

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Solena Materials, a biomaterials company pioneering the development of high-performance, sustainable protein fibres for clothing, has raised $6.7 million in a seed funding round. The investment is backed by Sir David Harding, SynBioVen, and Insempra. Founded in 2022 as a spinout from Imperial

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Alok Industries Partners With Rieter India For Complete Compact Spinning System To Boost Yarn Quality And Efficiency

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Strategic modernization initiative strengthens Alok’s commitment to world-class manufacturing Alok Industries Ltd, a leading name in India’s textile sector and backed by Reliance Industries Ltd., has entered into a strategic agreement with Rieter India Pvt. Ltd. for the supply and installation of a complete compact spinning system. The signing ceremony took place in

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Environmental Groups Urge UK & EU To Strengthen Climate And Environmental Cooperation

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Ahead of the upcoming UK-EU Summit on 19th May, 28 environmental and public health organisations from both sides of the Channel have jointly called for a renewed partnership that strengthens climate and environmental cooperation. Led by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the coalition is urging UK and EU leaders to ensure that the reset in […]

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NITRA and CSIR-NBRI Sign MoU To Explore Milkweed As Sustainable Textile Fibre

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

The Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, to explore the potential of milkweed (Asclepias) as a sustainable natural fibre for the textile industry. Announced in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, the

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Kering Unveils First Water-Positive Strategy, Targets Net Positive Impact By 2050

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Luxury group Kering has announced its first dedicated Water-Positive Strategy, aiming to achieve a Net Water-Positive Impact across its operations by 2050, with measurable outcomes in key regions by 2035. The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s science-based sustainability agenda, introduced shortly after Earth Day 2025. Recognizing the deep

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Global Spotlight On Fashion Waste As Millions Mark Zero Waste Day

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

The International Day of Zero Waste, observed annually on March 30, saw widespread global participation this year, with over 240 events held across countries and more than 630,000 people engaging in online conversations. The day brought renewed focus to the environmental and social impact of the fashion and textile sector, with exhibitions, hackathons and awareness […]

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Uganda Turns Banana Waste Into Textiles And Hair Extensions

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Researchers in Uganda are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, tapping into the rising global demand for sustainable fibres. The Banatex-EA (Banana Textiles in East Africa) project, led by Busitema University, has successfully developed spinnable banana fibre as an alternative to cotton and synthetics. “Banana fibre shares

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Egypt Unveils Major Textile Recycling Projects To Boost Green Industrial Growth

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Egypt is advancing its sustainability agenda with the launch of two large-scale textile recycling projects, aiming to reinforce green industrial growth and support Egypt Vision 2030. Backed by EGP 1.7 billion in foreign investment, the projects will be developed at Misrayon in Kafr El-Dawwar, Beheira Governorate, and focus on producing recycled polyester fibre and

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Cotton Yarn Manufacturers To Spin 7–9% Revenue Growth In FY26

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Stable cotton spreads and improved cotton availability to support margins and credit profiles India’s cotton yarn industry is expected to grow by 7–9% in FY26, up from a modest 2–4% in the previous fiscal, driven by a rebound in exports—particularly to China—and steady domestic demand, according to a CRISIL Ratings analysis of 70 spinners accounting […]

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Cotton Industry In Transition: China Bets Big On Xinjiang

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

China’s cotton industry, a cornerstone of the global textile supply chain, is navigating a period of transformation marked by high domestic yields, shifting trade dynamics and policy-driven structural changes. According to the latest USDA Cotton and Products Annual Report, the 2025-26 marketing year (MY) will witness moderate declines in production, subdued imports and

Solena Materials Raises US$ 6.7 Million To Scale Up Sustainable Protein Fibre Production

Alok Industries Partners With Rieter India For Complete Compact Spinning System To Boost Yarn Quality And Efficiency

Environmental Groups Urge UK & EU To Strengthen Climate And Environmental Cooperation

NITRA and CSIR-NBRI Sign MoU To Explore Milkweed As Sustainable Textile Fibre

Kering Unveils First Water-Positive Strategy, Targets Net Positive Impact By 2050

Global Spotlight On Fashion Waste As Millions Mark Zero Waste Day

Uganda Turns Banana Waste Into Textiles And Hair Extensions

Egypt Unveils Major Textile Recycling Projects To Boost Green Industrial Growth

Cotton Yarn Manufacturers To Spin 7–9% Revenue Growth In FY26

Cotton Industry In Transition: China Bets Big On Xinjiang

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