Researchers have developed a new generation of nano-scale disperse reactive dyes that not only improve dye fixation across multiple textile substrates but also exhibit promising antimicrobial properties, potentially opening new opportunities for functional and sustainable textile applications.
Protiva Corporation, a pioneer in bio-based textile colorant solutions, has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with SDC International India Private Limited to strengthen its presence in South Asia’s textile sector. Under the agreement, effective April 7, 2026, SDC International India will serve as the exclusive distributor of Protiva’s
Researchers at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have successfully transformed wastewater treatment sludge into a sustainable textile dye, creating garments that demonstrate a novel approach to circular fashion. Developed in collaboration with Dutch sustainable fashion label Hul le Kes, the innovation uses a melanin-like biopolymer recovered from sewage sludge
India’s export sector continues to demonstrate strong momentum, supported by policy reforms, enhanced digital infrastructure, improved logistics, and a series of trade facilitation measures, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Speaking at a regional media interaction jointly organised by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and
India’s textile and apparel industry is entering a pivotal growth phase, with policy support, favourable trade agreements and a strengthening domestic manufacturing ecosystem positioning the country to reclaim a larger share of global markets, according to a recent report by Emkay Research. The report notes that despite India’s longstanding status as a textile
Recover, a leading materials science company and one of the world’s largest producers of recycled cotton fibre, has announced the launch of Recover Yarns, a curated portfolio of ready-to-use yarn solutions aimed at accelerating the adoption of recycled cotton across the global apparel supply chain. Developed in collaboration with a global network of over 150 […]
The textile industry’s transition away from PFAS commonly known as forever chemicals, appears to be accelerating faster than many expected. A new report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), titled No PFAS, No Problem: Product Testing Reveals Success of California and New York PFAS Textile Laws, offers one of the clearest indications yet […]
Trützschler has awarded its TRUECYCLED certification to SANKO Textile, recognizing the Turkish textile manufacturer’s efforts in transforming post-consumer textile waste into high-quality recycled yarns and advancing circular textile production at industrial scale. The certificate was officially presented during ITM 2026 in Istanbul by Stephan Witt, CEO of the Trützschler
Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026 will bring together more than 600 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions from June 9–11 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre, highlighting the latest developments in sustainable materials, digitalisation and textile innovation. Spanning approximately 45,000 sq mtr across Halls 1 and 9, the
India’s knitwear capital, Tirupur, faced a challenging fiscal year in 2025-26 as geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties and rising logistics costs impacted export performance. The cluster recorded exports worth Rs 42,544.40 crore during the year, compared to Rs 44,747 crore in FY2024-25, reflecting a decline of 4.91%. The slowdown comes at a time when global apparel





















