Sustainability

OEKO-TEX Strengthens Governance Ahead Of EU Green Rules

Textile Insights August 20, 2026

OEKO-TEX is strengthening its governance structure and independence ahead of stricter European Union rules on greenwashing and sustainability labels, which take effect from 27 September 2026. The changes are aimed at aligning the OEKO-TEX certification system with the EU Directive on Empowering

Tete-A-Tete

Centexbel Brings European Testing Expertise To India’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

At Bharat Tex 2026, Centexbel highlighted its growing engagement with the Indian textile industry, from technical textile testing and OEKO-TEX certification to PFAS testing and European compliance requirements. The quality of conversations, rather than just the volume of visitors, stood out for Centexbel at Bharat Tex 2026. “The footfall was really good, not only on […]

Corporates

Andritz Installs reXline Tearing System At AITEX To Advance Textile Recycling

Textile Insights February 3, 2025

International technology group Andritz has successfully supplied and commissioned a state-of-the-art reXline tearing installation at AITEX, one of Europe’s leading textile research and development centers, based in Alicante, Spain. This customized system is set to enhance AITEX’s capabilities for textile recycling trials and expand its portfolio of innovative recycling

Event

Fineotex Chemical Spearheads Sustainability Discourse At Global Conference

December 3, 2023

Fineotex Chemical Ltd participated in the prestigious two-day Global Sustainability Conference organized by Hohenstein India in Coimbatore. The event, conducted in collaboration with OEKO-TEX, witnessed active engagement from industry leaders, including Fineotex’s Executive Director, Aarti Jhunjhunwala. The conference, focused on the critical theme of sustainability