Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Blue Tomato Taps Kornit To Cut Inventory, Speed Up Apparel Production

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

European board sports retailer Blue Tomato is using two Kornit Atlas MAX PLUS systems to bring apparel printing in-house, respond faster to consumer trends and reduce inventory risk across its network of 86 stores. The move allows the retailer to introduce designs in smaller batches, track

Special Report

Cooling Investments In Bangladesh Apparel Factories Can Pay Back Within Four Years

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Investments in cooling systems for Bangladesh’s apparel factories could be commercially viable, with an estimated payback period of one to four years, according to new research by Cornell University’s Global Labor Institute (GLI). The findings are part of a new report, “Six Seasons, Four Summers: How to Solve Fashion’s High Heat Problem”, which examines the […]

Export

Tiruppur Knitwear Exports Touch Rs 46,000 Crore In FY26

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

Tiruppur’s knitwear and apparel exports reached around Rs 46,000 crore in 2025-26, marking the highest export performance recorded by the cluster, the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) said at its 36th Annual General Body Meeting held here on Wednesday. The association said Tiruppur accounts for around 55 percent of India’s total knitwear exports and called for […]

Special Report

Beyond The Factory: Building An Integrated Apparel Ecosystem For The Future

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

At a time when global apparel manufacturing is being reshaped by geopolitics, shifting trade policies, supply-chain disruptions and rising sustainability expectations, Brandix Apparel City offers a distinctive model of integrated manufacturing and long-term industrial development. The future of apparel manufacturing is increasingly moving beyond the traditional factory

Tete-A-Tete

Shahi Exports: Showcasing The Strength Of India’s Integrated Apparel Industry

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Harish Ahuja speaks on Bharat Tex 2026, the value of global engagement and India’s evolving position as a preferred textile and apparel sourcing destination For Shahi Exports, Bharat Tex 2026 has provided an important platform for the Indian textile and apparel industry to connect with global stakeholders and showcase the capabilities India has developed over […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

IAF Urges Apparel Industry To Prioritise Productivity Over Lowest-Cost Sourcing

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has released its Manifesto for Smart, Productive and Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing, calling on the global apparel industry to shift its focus from lowest-unit-cost sourcing to end-to-end productivity, resilience and value creation. Developed by the IAF Business Innovation Committee (BIC), the manifesto argues that the

Industry

India’s Export Momentum Strengthens Textile Sector’s Global Ambitions

Textile Insights June 10, 2026

India’s export sector continues to demonstrate strong momentum, supported by policy reforms, enhanced digital infrastructure, improved logistics, and a series of trade facilitation measures, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Speaking at a regional media interaction jointly organised by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and

Sustainability

Lindex And BASF Bring Textile-To-Textile Recycled Polyamide To Lingerie

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Lindex has partnered with BASF to introduce textile-to-textile recycled polyamide into the lingerie segment, marking a significant step towards circular material innovation in fashion. Through the collaboration, Lindex will integrate BASF’s loopamid, a recycled polyamide 6 produced entirely from textile waste, into selected lingerie products scheduled for launch in early

Corporates

Arvind Expands Global Footprint With UAE Subsidiary, London Design Hub

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

Arvind Limited has expanded its international presence with the launch of a wholly owned subsidiary in the UAE and a new design hub in London, strengthening its global sourcing, design and manufacturing network. The company has established Arvind Atelier (FZC) in the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), while the London facility will focus […]

Special Report

From Fabric To Experience: How India’s Textile Industry Is Stitching A New Future

Textile Insights October 8, 2025

India’s textile industry is undergoing a paradigm shift. The value of textiles is now defined by the experience around the product. What talks is the design story, the convenience of discovery and delivery, the credibility of manufacturing practices, and the promise of durability and care. In this ‘experience economy,’ customers are no longer buying only […]