As we approach the end of this decade, it has become imperative for many of the world’s largest fashion brands to significantly enhance their utilization of raw materials with a lower environmental footprint. This shift is necessary to align with forthcoming sustainability regulations and
Chiengora is the art of turning dog hair into textiles. Efforts are underway to turn this little-known craft into a hyper-sustainable fabric. The term “Chiengora” is a portmanteau of “chien,” the French word for dog, and “gora,” borrowed from the angora breed of rabbits and goats whose hair is used to make fabrics. Chiengora has […]
The Indian textile industry expects India’s exports of man-made fibre (MMF) textiles to increase by 75% to reach US$ 11.4 billion in 2030, up from approximately US$ 6.5 billion in 2021-22. This growth is attributed to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and Free Trade Agreements with the UAE and Australia. As the world’s second-largest […]
The textile industry has been an integral part of human civilisation, catering to one of our basic needs – clothing. It is the place where art, technology and commerce intersect to create fabrics that clothe us and furnish our homes, along with myriad other uses we don’t even realise. In recent years, the textile market […]
All-round growth can happen only if cotton is looked at holistically as fibre, food, feed, fodder and also fuel, says Suresh Kotak, Chairman, Textile Advisory Group. Kotak was speaking at the 81st Plenary Session of International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) held from 2nd to 5th December, 2023, at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The […]
Capgemini, the leading IT services and consulting major, has published the 25th edition of its annual World Energy Markets Observatory (WEMO), created in partnership with Vaasa ETT and Enerdata. The report takes stock of the current state of the energy transition, revealing that, despite progress being made, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are continuing to increase, and
Waste2Fresh is an innovative project addressing the global issue of denim waste water contamination through the implementation of innovative technologies. Textile dyeing and treatment contribute significantly to water pollution, with large denim factories using substantial amounts of water for their processes, leading to adverse environmental impacts. Waste2Fresh, funded
Kenya & India: A Strategic Partnership by Avinash Mayekar, Suvin Expo LLP During my recent visit to Kenya for the ITME Africa & ME 2023 technology & engineering show, I gained valuable insights into Kenya as a developing textile hub. Through key interactions with the government, local bodies, and industry patrons of Kenya, I comprehended […]
Over 40 VDMA member companies showcased their innovative products at ITMA ASIA CITME in Shanghai. Dr. Janpeter Horn, Chairman of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association, expressed satisfaction with the event, noting that it exceeded expectations in terms of both visitor numbers and the quality of discussions, despite a challenging market situation. Many exhibitors focused
In a stock exchange filing, Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Ltd (BASML) has said that SP Apparels Ltd has expressed interest in buying a few of its textile assets. Bannari Amman will utilise the funds received from the sales of these assets to reduce its borrowings. However, the company has not disclosed the transaction value The […]





















