As demand for high-performance textile solutions accelerates, Techtextil 2026 is placing functional apparel at the centre of industry innovation. The dedicated Performance Apparel Textiles area in Hall 9.0 will feature around 130 exhibitors from 13 countries, showcasing advanced materials for
FESPA has confirmed a robust exhibitor line-up for its inaugural Textile event, set to debut as part of FESPA 2026. The new dedicated showcase will run alongside co-located events including Global Print Expo, Personalisation Experience, European Sign Expo, WrapFest, and the newly introduced Corrugated. Scheduled from May 19–22, 2026, at Fira de Barcelona, Spain, the […]
WforWoman, from the house of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., has become the first Indian wear retail brand to showcase its Spring-Summer ’26 collection at Paris Fashion Week, one of the world’s most influential fashion platforms. Building on its international debut in New York last year, the brand’s Paris showcase signals a strong step […]
adidas has introduced an innovative in-store Single Shoe Service across 22 European countries, allowing individuals with leg limb difference to purchase a single shoe at 50% of the full-pair price, marking a significant step toward inclusive retail in the global sportswear industry. Launched in January, the initiative has been developed in close collaboration with the […]
India’s latest wholesale price index (WPI) data for February 2026 indicates a nuanced trend for the textile and clothing sector, with selective inflationary pressures emerging across fibre, yarn and apparel segments, even as broader price stability persists in parts of the value chain. According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry data release yesterday,
To strengthen India’s cotton value chain, the Ministry of Textiles convened a high-level Chintan Shivir in Nagpur under the theme A Strategic Framework for Doubling Cotton Productivity and Augmenting Quality Fibre. The forum brought together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders and agri-experts to outline a future-ready roadmap for productivity enhancement, fibre
From March 14 to 19, the leading spring fashion event, Moscow Fashion Week, brings together the most promising emerging brands. Over 200 designers from Russia, Spain, China, Turkey and Armenia present their collections, many of which might draw particular interest of the Indian audience. The Spanish brand Madame & Mister Sibarita, renowned for its luxury […]
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has once again ranked Switzerland as the world’s most innovative country in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, marking the 15th consecutive year the country has held the top position. Published annually by WIPO, the Global Innovation Index evaluates the innovation performance of 139 economies using nearly 80 indicators
Sreeja Balachandra has been appointed Associate Vice President at Gokaldas Exports Limited in Bengaluru. In her new role, she will lead transformational initiatives across the company’s manufacturing operations, focusing on operational excellence, process optimisation and organisational capability building. Prior to joining Gokaldas Exports Limited, Balachandra served as
AD, the contemporary ready-to-wear brand from the House of Arvind Limited, has launched its Spring Summer 2026 menswear collection, Raghav’s Collection X Urban Pause 2.0, inspired by actor and youth icon Raghav Juyal. Alongside the collection launch, the brand has also introduced its new digital platform, adbyarvind.com. Designed for the modern urban consumer, the





















