Special Report

Bhilwara Textile Units To Use Treated Sewage Water, Save Groundwater

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Textile processing units in Bhilwara are set to reduce their dependence on groundwater by switching to treated sewage water for industrial operations, a move expected to save lakhs of litres of groundwater every day. The initiative will initially cover 21 textile processing units in the textile

Corporates

Bluesign Appoints Hanane Taidi As CEO

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Bluesign, the textile industry system focused on reducing environmental and chemical impacts across the value chain, has appointed Hanane Taidi as Chief Executive Officer as the organisation enters its next phase of growth. An SGS company, Bluesign has more than 25 years of experience supporting responsible textile production through stringent safety and environmental

Event

TAI South Gujarat Unit Organises Seminar On Next-Gen Textile Industry

Textile Insights July 20, 2026

The Textile Association (India) (TAI), South Gujarat unit, organised a seminar on Next-Gen Textile Industry at The Palace Hall, Surat. The seminar focused on the subject ‘In the Context of Man-Made Textiles: Sustainability Challenges and Growth Avenues with AI-ML and Government Schemes’. The event brought together textile industrialists, entrepreneurs, academicians,

Event

Bharat Tex Day 3 Focuses On Sustainability And Circularity

Textile Insights July 16, 2026

The third day of Bharat Tex 2026 brought together policymakers, State Government representatives, industry leaders, investors, international organisations, brands, academic institutions and sustainability experts for focused discussions on circularity, responsible sourcing, textile financing, future-ready skills, global trade and technology-led growth. A series of panel

Industry

Tariff Tailwinds: Tirupur Gains As US Shifts From China

Textile Insights April 24, 2025

India’s textile sector is experiencing an unexpected revival as shifting global trade dynamics, particularly US tariffs on China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh has derived international apparel brands to source more from India. This redirection of supply chains has positioned India as a viable alternative, especially for cotton-based and knitwear products. India’s knitwear