Machinery

Powering Progress: LMW Drives Eri Silk Spinning Expansion In North-East India

Textile Insights May 28, 2025

Eri silk, represents one of India’s most eco-conscious and culturally rooted textile traditions. Its production, which allows the silkworm to emerge from the cocoon unharmed, makes it a truly sustainable and ethical fiber. Historically spun on handlooms, Eri silk is now undergoing a remarkable

Sustainability

Global Standard Joins ‘Make The Label Count’ Coalition

Textile Insights March 17, 2025

Global Standard, the nonprofit behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has joined the Make the Label Count coalition, reinforcing its commitment to credible and transparent textile sustainability claims. As a recognized authority in the organic textile industry, Global Standard will contribute its expertise to ensure that sustainability claims in the EU are

Corporates

Circ Secures New Investment To Scale Textile-To-Textile Recycling

Textile Insights March 13, 2025

Circ, the US-based pioneer in textile-to-textile recycling, has closed its latest funding round led by Taranis through its Carbon Ventures fund, with continued support from existing strategic investors Inditex and Avery Dennison. This funding builds on Circ’s technical and commercial progress over the past 18 months and will support the scaling of its groundbreaking

Sustainability

Textile Ministry Plans To Create Pan-India Textile Recycling Ecosystem

Textile Insights March 10, 2025

India being one of the largest T&A manufacturers and consumers in the world, the Union Ministry of Textiles is planning to build a strong textile recycling ecosystem in the country. The ministry is looking to set up several textile recycling facilities across India in order to handle and recycle both pre-consumer and post-consumer textiles wastes.  […]

Product Launch & Innovation

Metsä Spring Highlights Kuura’s Lower Carbon Footprint Among Textile Fibres

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

Backed by a recent third-party assessment, Metsä Spring is promoting the competitiveness of its Kuura textile fibre against viscose, lyocell and cotton. Made from softwood Kraft pulp instead of dissolving pulp, Kuura has been found to have a significantly lower environmental impact. A life cycle assessment by Etteplan, reviewed by the RISE Research Institutes of […]

Corporates

Recover Appoints Hans Ploos van Amstel As Executive Chairman Of Board Of Directors

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Recover, the leading materials science company and large‑scale producer of sustainable, high‑quality recycled cotton fibre and cotton fibre blends, has announced the appointment of Hans Ploos van Amstel as Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors. Hans brings over three decades of global financial expertise and a proven track record of driving transformative growth

Industry

Bharat Tex 2025 Strengthens India’s Position In MMF & Technical Textiles: MATEXIL Chairman

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest and most prestigious global textile event, concluded on a high note, setting new benchmarks for the textile and apparel sector. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (Manmade Fibre and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council) and Co-Chairman of the Core Committee, highlighted the event’s impact, stating, “Bharat Tex 2025 has

Sustainability

California Passes First Textile Recycling Law In US

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

On September 28, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, into law. This is the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for textiles in the United States. The new law requires producers of household textiles—such as clothing, footwear and hospitality items—to fund and manage a statewide programme for […]

Special Report

Study Finds Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Clothing From 13 Countries

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

An international study by IPEN and Arnika has uncovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals, known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), in clothing sold across 13 countries, including children’s jackets. These chemicals, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their resistance to breakdown in the environment, were found in 63.8% of the

Sustainability

Birla Cellulose Boosts Sustainability At Karur Meet, Unveils New Trials

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

Birla Cellulose, a leader in sustainable fiber solutions, reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability during the second edition of its hub-meet, held at The Residency in Karur on August 30, 2024. The event highlighted the transformative potential of sustainable Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) in the Home Textiles sector. Attended by 110 prominent exporters and business