Sustainability

Canopy Revises Hot Button Ratings To Accelerate Next Gen Fibre Adoption

Textile Insights October 21, 2026

Environmental non-profit Canopy has unveiled new criteria for its annual Hot Button Report, placing greater emphasis on Next Gen fibre adoption, supply chain traceability and forest conservation while retaining responsible sourcing as a core requirement. The revised framework, which will take

Trade & Market

Global Textile Fibre Market Crosses 139 Million Tonnes: Polyester Is Driving Next Phase Of Growth

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The global textile industry produced a record 139 million tonnes of fibres in 2025, up from 132 million tonnes a year earlier, as polyester and other virgin fossil-based synthetics continued to drive market expansion. But behind the headline growth is a more complicated picture. While the industry has invested heavily in recycled fibres, the overall […]

Tete-A-Tete

India Can Emerge As A Preferred Destination For Sustainable Textile Manufacturing: Manmohan Singh

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Traceability has become a business necessity for the textile industry as brands, regulators and consumers demand greater transparency, avers Manmohan Singh in this exclusive interview with Textile Insights Livaeco Lyocell is described as a third-generation man-made cellulosic fibre. What sets it apart from viscose and modal in terms of technology and performance? Livaeco

Sustainability

Canopy Report Tracks Progress In Next-Gen Fibre Adoption

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

Environmental organisation Canopy has released its Hot Button Progress Report 2026, highlighting continued progress among man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) producers while pointing to the need for greater adoption of alternative, non-forest feedstocks. The 2026 update follows the 10th edition of Canopy’s Hot Button Report released last year. The organisation said the

Sustainability

Global Standards Launches GRTS For Broader Range Of Textile Fibres

Textile Insights September 21, 2026

Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new textile processing standard covering a wider range of fibres, including plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibres. Developed using experience from the established Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), GRTS provides a certification route for textile products made

Industry

Birla Cellulose Brings Sustainable Fibre Innovation To India’s Handloom Sector

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

As India’s handloom sector seeks to balance heritage with changing market demands, Birla Cellulose is driving innovation by introducing sustainable man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCFs) into traditional weaving clusters. Through the integration of Livaeco™ Viscose, Livaeco™ Modal and Livaeco™ Lyocell, the company is enabling weavers to create fabrics that preserve

Sustainability

Eight Global Brands Join Initiative To Cut Deforestation From Fashion And Packaging

Textile Insights November 28, 2025

Canopy announced that eight new companies have joined its flagship Pack4Good and CanopyStyle initiatives. The latest cohort includes Marc O’Polo, Victoria’s Secret & Co., Akyn, Mint Velvet, Spell, OUTnABOUT, D Ô E N, and ICICLE, all committing to eliminating the use of Ancient and Endangered Forests in their paper packaging and man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) […]

Product Launch & Innovation

Birla Cellulose Launches Liva Reviva M, India’s First Circular Fibre

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Birla Cellulose today announced the launch of Liva Reviva™ M, India’s first next-generation circular fibre made with up to 50% mechanically recycled post-consumer textile waste. This breakthrough marks not just a product launch, but a bold declaration: fashion can no longer afford to be linear. At a time when the world is drowning in discarded […]

Tete-A-Tete

Birla Cellulose’s Focus Remains On Offering Tailored Solutions To Our Consumers: Manmohan Singh

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

Grasim Industries Ltd., a leader in man-made cellulosic fibres, is making sustainability the focal point of its showcase at Bharat Tex 2025. Manmohan Singh shared insights into the company’s product offerings, industry trends and collaborations aimed at driving circularity in textiles. At Bharat Tex 2025, Birla Cellulose is presenting a comprehensive range of man-made

Corporates

Sustainability Leader Robert van de Kerkhof Joins Team HeiQ AeoniQ

January 14, 2024

Renowned sustainability leader, Robert van de Kerkhof, assumes a pivotal role as Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Environmental, Occupation, Health & Safety, and Sustainability Committee at Team HeiQ AeoniQ. With over 30 years of expertise in driving sustainability initiatives, Robert is set to spearhead transformative efforts in the textile industry. His