February 20, 2026
Special Report

Supply Chains Poised To Become Core Engines Of Reinvention, Resilience And Trust: PwC India Report

PwC India has recently unveiled its latest report titled ‘Backroom to boardroom: Securing supply chain’s seat at the table, based on insights from over 150+ CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CSCOs, and supply chain leaders across India-based organisations with global operations. The study, which covers sectors such as manufacturing, retail, FMCG, e-commerce, EPC, construction and
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Shein Exposed Again: Greenpeace Finds Hazardous Chemicals In Fast Fashion Giant’s Clothing

A new investigation by Greenpeace has once again exposed serious concerns around the chemical safety of garments sold by global fast-fashion giant Shein. Despite the company’s pledge in 2022 to improve its chemical management systems, laboratory testing conducted this year across eight countries reveals that Shein continues to sell clothing containing hazardous substances,
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Primark Report Showcases Strong Sustainability Gains With Primark Cares Strategy

Primark has released its fourth Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report, showcasing notable progress across its Primark Cares strategy. The company reported strong advancements in the use of preferred materials, expansion of circular design, improved traceability and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its global value chain. According to the report, 74% of
Sustainability

Epic Group Installs World’s First High-Temp Electric Heat Pumps For Industrial Laundry

The global fashion industry’s transition toward carbon-free manufacturing reached a major technological milestone with the installation of the world’s first high-temperature electric heat pumps designed to power an industrial laundry. The innovation formed part of Epic Group’s new state-of-the-art apparel manufacturing hub in Bhubaneswar, India, operated by its
Tete-A-Tete

‘Sustainability Will Define Profitability: SEDL’s Clean-Tech Vision For India’s Textile Future’

In the future, being profitable will mean being sustainable. Clean-tech is no longer optional; it’s essential for survival, says Vimarsh Verma in conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights In today’s rapidly shifting industrial landscape, India’s textile sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. Pressured by global competition, tightening environmental
Tete-A-Tete

‘OmniPlus-i Connect’s EcoBoost Is A Technological Evolution That Supports Productivity And Sustainability’

The new digital and automation features make the OmniPlus-i Connect far more intuitive, efficient and adaptable to the needs of modern weaving mills, says Kasiviswanathan Palanisamy in an exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights  Picanol unveiled the next-generation OmniPlus-i Connect airjet weaving machine at the ITMA Asia expo. What, in
Tete-A-Tete

‘Our Biggest Strength Has Been Our Unwavering Commitment To Consistency, Quality And Customer Trust’

Our long-term mindset backed by strong partnerships and a customer-first philosophy has kept us moving forward, even when the market has slowed down, says Himanshu Fogla Jumac Cans has been trusted for decades. What has been the driving force behind your continued success? At Jumac, our biggest strength has always been our unwavering commitment to […]