Event

NIFT Mumbai Conducts Three-Day Orientation Programme For New Batch

Textile Insights August 6, 2026

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai welcomed 328 newly admitted students and their parents through its three-day Orientation Programme 2026 held from July 29–31. The programme introduced students to NIFT’s academic framework, campus facilities, student support

Event

Gartex Texprocess India 2026 To Bring Together Textile And Denim Manufacturing Ecosystem

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Gartex Texprocess India, incorporating the Denim Show, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from August 6–8, 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the garment, textile and denim manufacturing sectors. The exhibition will feature over 185 exhibitors, 700+ brands and more than 1,200 products across 14,850 sq m of exhibition space. Supported by the […]

Industry

CMAI Backs Standardised Indian Apparel Sizing Framework

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has welcomed the move towards a standardized apparel sizing system based on Indian body measurements, calling it a major step for both consumers and the apparel industry. Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, CMAI, said the association has been involved in the initiative from the beginning, working with NIFT and […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Seematti Launches India’s First AI Fashion Brand Ambassador

Textile Insights August 22, 2024

Seematti, a esteemed name in Indian textile industry, has made history by introducing India’s first AI-based fashion brand ambassador. The 110-year-old brand now features Isha Ravi, an AI fashion model with a flair for colors and travel, representing independence and style. Beena Kannan, Seematti’s CEO and lead designer, praised the innovation as a significant advancement

Corporates

KVIC Surpasses Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Turnover, Creates 10 Lakh Jobs

July 14, 2024

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has surpassed the Rs 1.5 lakh crore turnover mark for the first time in the 2024 financial year, marking a significant milestone in its history. KVIC’s chairman, Manoj Kumar, highlighted the achievement, noting a substantial increase from the Rs 1.34 lakh crore sales reported in FY2023. Over the […]

Sustainability

Will Sustainability Be Able To Sustain Us?

October 17, 2023

“Do you mean we should stop production to eschew fast fashion and support sustainability through slow fashion? Then, how can we live until sustainable actions take shape?” A friend of mine who is also a spinner asked me. I felt I was caught in a catch-22 situation. I advocate sustainability in textiles, but I also […]