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Birla Cellulose Unveils Sustainable Textile Innovations At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

“We are excited about the future of sustainable solutions in textiles, working toward a cleaner, greener and innovative textile industry for all,” says Himanshu Bhardwaj, Vice President – Marketing & Business Development, Birla Cellulose World’s largest producer of man-made cellulosic

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Badri Cotsyn Promotes Sustainability At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

At Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, Badri Cotysn Pvt. Ltd. showcased its commitment to sustainability through the production of recycled polyester staple fibres made from post-consumer PET bottles. Amit Gupta, Director of Badri Group, highlighted the company’s role in advancing the circular economy by turning plastic waste into valuable textile materials. The

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Reliance Industries’ Recron Innovations Elicits Unprecedented Response At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd’s Recron Innovations made a remarkable impact at Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. The event served as a milestone for the company, showcasing two groundbreaking products: HEXaREL Fiberfill and Ecotherm, which further solidified its position as a global leader in sustainable polyester technology. HEXaREL Fiberfill: Transforming Insulation

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Bharat Tex 2025: Innovation Meets Responsibility

Textile Insights January 20, 2025

Sustainability and Circularity at India’s Largest Textile Show India’s textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy and cultural heritage, has evolved from traditional handlooms to advanced mills, contributing 13% of industrial production, 12% of exports, and 2.3% of GDP while employing over 45 million people. However, rapid growth has brought environmental challenges,

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Messe Frankfurt India And Austrian Fibers Institute To Host Dornbirn GFC At Techtextil India 2025

Textile Insights January 15, 2025

As global demand for technical textiles continues to rise, India is emerging as a hub for innovation and growth in this sector. Recognizing the immense potential of this evolving market, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India has announced a landmark collaboration with the Austrian Fibers Institute. This strategic partnership will bring the Asia edition of the […]

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Ambercycle And Benma Join Forces To Scale Circular cycora Fibers

Textile Insights January 12, 2025

Ambercycle and Benma have announced a strategic partnership to scale circularity in textiles through the production of cycora® staple fibers. This collaboration leverages Ambercycle’s pioneering circular material technology and Benma’s advanced manufacturing expertise to meet the growing demand for sustainable fibers globally. By integrating cycora® fibers into the Chinese

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Küçükçalık To Expand With US$ 50M IFC Investment

Textile Insights December 19, 2024

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed a US$ 50 million investment in Küçükçalık Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Küçükçalık), a leading home textiles manufacturer with operations in Türkiye and Egypt. The funding will support capacity expansion and sustainability initiatives. The investment includes US$ 30 million from IFC’s own account and US$ 20

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Driving Sustainability: NISTI-IIT Delhi Conference On Textiles

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

The much-anticipated NISTI-IIT Delhi Conference on Sustainability in Textiles is set to take place on 14th December 2024 at IIT Delhi, uniting thought leaders, researchers, and innovators. Organized by NISTI Regd in collaboration with the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, IIT Delhi, this flagship event is set to redefine the roadmap for sustainability in […]

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Indian T&A Exports To Face New Sustainability-Related Regulatory Challenges In EU & US

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

The Indian T&A sector is expected to encounter multiple sustainability-related regulatory challenges from its major markets like the US and EU in the future. The European Union, for instance, has introduced the `EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles’, which includes Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations that require brands to manage textile

Sustainability

European Cities Lead The Charge Against Fast Fashion With Local Solutions

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

A new report shows that European cities are setting a precedent by acting on fast fashion at the local level—even without strong guidance from governments. The report showcases practical examples where cities have demonstrated solutions to the textile waste crisis and provided guidance to concerned local policymakers. The new report, “Cities and consumption: Local