Sustainability

EU Report Highlights 10 Textile Best Practices Driving Circularity And Digitalisation

Textile Insights October 8, 2026

New report showcases initiatives across Europe covering textile waste, repair, decarbonisation, digital manufacturing and technical textiles Ten initiatives from across Europe’s textile value chain have been highlighted as best practices for advancing circularity, sustainability and

Product Launch & Innovation

Algae Scope Develops Seaweed-Based Alternative To PFAS In Textiles

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Venice-based start-up Algae Scope has developed a bio-based additive made from residual seaweed biomass that can provide water and fire repellent properties to textiles, offering a potential alternative to PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals”. PFAS are widely used in textile and other industrial applications to provide resistance to water, stains and fire. However,

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Bharat Tex 2026: India’s Textile Ambition Takes Centrestage

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

With record participation, major investment commitments, global partnerships and discussions spanning trade, technology and sustainability, Bharat Tex 2026 has emerged as more than an exhibition, it is becoming a platform for India’s textile ambitions. When Bharat Tex 2026 opened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, it presented a powerful picture of India’s textile industry in

Sustainability

Indorama Ventures Showcases Scalable Circular Textile Solutions At Textiles Recycling Expo

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

Indorama Ventures, a global leader in recycled polyester staple fibers and filament yarns, will participate in the Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels on June 24–25, highlighting its capabilities in enabling brands and manufacturers to build traceable and scalable circular textile supply chains. The company will demonstrate how its global network of recycling, fiber and

Corporates

GC And Toray Develop 100% Bio-Based Nylon 6,6 Technology

Textile Insights May 29, 2026

PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) and Toray Industries have successfully established a first-of-its-kind manufacturing technology for 100% bio-based nylon 6,6, marking a significant step toward sustainable material innovation. The breakthrough technology enables the production of bio-based adipic acid through the fermentation of bio-muconic acid derived from

Fibre

Alternative Plant Fibres: How Old Materials Are Powering A New Industrial Future

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

For decades, the global textile and materials industry has been built on a simple formula: scale, speed and synthetics. Polyester rose, plastics spread across every application imaginable and traditional fibres quietly slipped into the background. But today, that formula is beginning to crack. Climate pressure, plastic pollution and resource scarcity are forcing industries

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NISTI-IIT Delhi To Host Conference On Sustainability In T&C

Textile Insights December 6, 2024

The North India Section of the Textile Institute (NISTI), in collaboration with the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering at IIT Delhi, has announced a one-day conference titled “Sustainability in Textiles & Clothing – Emerging Trends in Fibres, Fabrics, Processes, and Fashion.” The event will take place on 14th December 2024 at the Lecture Hall […]

Corporates

Birla Cellulose And Circ Announce Strategic Partnership To Accelerate Scaling Textile Recycling Innovation

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Strategic collaboration aims to drive growth of and access to recycled fibres Birla Cellulose, the cellulosic fibres business of the Aditya Birla Group and one of the world’s leading Man-Made Cellulosic Fibre (MMCF) producers through its flagship company Grasim Industries Ltd, and Circ, a US-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator, have announced a long-term strategic

Sustainability

EEA Urges PFAS Reduction In Textiles For Circular Economy

Textile Insights September 19, 2024

According to a new briefing by the European Environment Agency (EEA), reducing the use of PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—in textiles is crucial for enhancing recyclability and advancing a circular economy. Textiles are a major source of PFAS pollution in Europe. These chemicals, widely used in clothing, carpets, and household items for waterproofing and

Event

Textile Industry Becoming A Driving Force Of India’s GDP: Pabitra Margherita

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, addressed the ASSOCHAM Global Textile Sustainability Summit, emphasizing the vital role of sustainability in the textile industry. He outlined a vision for India to lead in sustainable textiles, inspiring global responsibility. Margherita stressed the importance of collaboration