A sharp rise in crude oil and coal prices amid global geopolitical tensions is putting pressure on the textile industry in Surat, driving up production costs and raising concerns over a possible increase in prices of sarees, dress materials and garments. Industry sources indicate that the
ROICA by Asahi Kasei will highlight a range of performance-driven textile innovations at Performance Days 2026 in Munich, bringing together leading European partners and Japanese textile specialists to demonstrate advanced stretch solutions for sportswear, activewear and lifestyle fabrics. At Hall C2, Booth R19, the showcase will feature a curated selection of fabric
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are beginning to impact industrial operations across the wider Mumbai metropolitan belt of Dombivli, Ambarnath and Badlapur, as manufacturers grapple with rising input costs and uncertainty over fuel supplies. Large chemical manufacturing units in the region rely heavily on piped natural gas (PNG) to run their
Uster Technologies has introduced its latest automated fabric inspection system, Fabriq Vision 2, designed to help fabric producers transition smoothly from manual to automated inspection while continuing to rely on their existing workforce. Developed to address long-standing industry concerns about safeguarding fabric quality, the new system combines artificial
Chinese clothing manufacturers are facing rising cost pressures as the surge in crude oil prices linked to the escalating conflict involving Iran pushes up raw-material prices across the apparel supply chain. Prices of chemical fibres such as polyester and acrylic, key oil-derived materials widely used in garment manufacturing, have increased by more than 10 per […]
Vardhman Textiles has commenced commercial production at its new processing line at the Budhni facility of Vardhman Fabrics. The new line became operational on March 7, 2026. The expansion is part of the company’s previously announced capital expenditure plan to increase processed fabric capacity at the Budhni unit by approximately 31 million metres per annum. […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a steering committee to develop the framework for establishing the Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board (CTGDB), a move aimed at revitalising the country’s cotton, textile and garment sector and supporting broader economic growth. The committee was inaugurated in Abuja by George Akume, who said the initiative
Techtextil 2026 will bring together more than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries when it takes place in Frankfurt am Main from April 21–24, 2026, highlighting continued growth in key future sectors of technical textiles and nonwovens. More than 120 companies will participate as first-time exhibitors. The event will be held alongside Texprocess, which is expected […]
Lenzing Group has highlighted the strategic importance of bio-based materials in strengthening Europe’s economic security and supporting the transition toward a fossil-free industry. The company hosted a high-level roundtable in Brussels on March 10, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, academia and civil society to discuss scalable alternatives to
Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG has launched a new digital platform aimed at providing textile manufacturers with faster and more intuitive access to its finishing technologies, technical expertise and aftersales services worldwide. A key feature of the platform is a series of interactive 3D tours that allow visitors to virtually explore the company’s major […]





















