India’s cotton economy is set to witness a marginal tightening in the 2025-26 season (October–September), with production estimated at 290.91 lakh bales (170 kg each), down from 297.24 lakh bales in 2024-25, according to the latest estimates by the Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption
Primark has launched its updated Circular Product Standard 2.0, strengthening its push towards scalable circular design across its product portfolio. Building on three years of implementation and industry collaboration, the revised framework focuses on durability, use of recycled or sustainably sourced materials, and improved recyclability. The initiative aligns with the
Freudenberg Performance Materials has launched Tacnera, a new technology for silicone-based foam dressings, at EWMA 2026, aimed at enhancing performance in advanced wound care. Tacnera integrates polyurethane foam, proprietary coating technology and silicone gel to address the long-standing challenge between strong adhesion and skin protection. The system enables the use
Mimaki Europe has introduced an upgraded version of its 3D workflow software, 3D Print Prep Pro v2.0 (3DP3v2), aimed at simplifying 3D data preparation and expanding application possibilities. Building on its 2021 launch, the updated software automatically optimises 3D data for printing without requiring specialised expertise. New features include lattice structure
WforWoman, part of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, has unveiled an AI-generated film capturing its participation at Paris Fashion Week, marking an industry-first initiative among Indian fashion brands. The campaign reimagines post-runway storytelling by extending the narrative of its Spring-Summer 2026 collection through immersive, AI-driven visuals. The film blends
India has strongly opposed the ongoing Section 301 investigation initiated by the United States Trade Representative into alleged forced labour practices, asserting that the probe lacks legal basis and fails to identify any specific policy or practice within the country that could lead to such violations. In its formal submission to the United States Trade […]
The Ministry of Textiles is considering duty reductions on rayon pulp and select cotton, along with deferring anti-dumping duties on certain yarns, to protect the textile industry from disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis, as per media reports. The ministry is also evaluating removal of the minimum import price (MIP) on key knitted fabrics […]
Sportswear major Puma SE has named James Carnes as Senior Vice President, Creative Direction, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Carnes will oversee creative direction, innovation and product excellence, reporting directly to Chief Brand Officer Maria Valdes. With over two decades of experience in the sports industry, Carnes brings expertise across design,
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT-Textiles) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Fashion Business Exchange Council (IFBEC) to collaborate on translational research in textile waste treatment and utilisation. The partnership aims to address the rising industry demand for circularity in textiles by focusing on sustainable waste management
Rieter Holding Ltd shareholders approved all proposals presented by the Board of Directors at the company’s 135th Annual General Meeting, with 342 shareholders representing 64% of the share capital in attendance. The meeting cleared the Annual Report, Financial Statements and Consolidated Financial Statements for 2025, while granting discharge to the Board of Directors and





















