Sustainability

CITI, GRI Join Hands To Boost Transparency & Sustainability In India’s Textile Sector

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has partnered with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to launch the Improving Transparency for Sustainable Business (ITSB) initiative in India on September 10. Backed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the

Industry

GRI Draft Standards Push Apparel Sector Towards Transparency, Worker Rights

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The global textiles and apparel sector, which employs over 90 million workers, predominantly women, migrants, caste-affected groups and refugees, remains plagued by poverty wages, unsafe conditions, and systemic discrimination, according to Peter Dawkins, Senior Manager at GRI Standards. In a new article, Dawkins stresses that entrenched inequalities based on gender,

Fibre

INHFA Calls For Wool To Play Key Role In Ireland’s Textile Strategy

Textile Insights May 27, 2025

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has urged the government to prioritise the use of wool in its textile management strategy, following the launch of a public consultation process by Minister Alan Dillon on May 21. The association argues that wool, as a natural and renewable fibre, offers an effective and eco-friendly alternative […]

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AATCC To Host Key Textile Events On Sustainability Challenges

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced a series of upcoming conferences aimed at tackling sustainability challenges in the textile industry. These events will serve as platforms for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to collaborate on innovative solutions. The 2025 PFAS Conference, scheduled for April 24-25 at

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ATEXCON 2025: Driving Asia’s Leadership In The Global Textile Industry

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

The 12th edition of the Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2025), organized by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), successfully concluded at the Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai. With Gherzi as the official knowledge partner, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss Asia’s growing influence in the global textile and

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GTTES 2025: A Game-Changer For India’s Textile Machinery And Technology

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

The third edition of the Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show (GTTES 2025), organized by the India ITME Society, is set to take the textile industry by storm from February 21-23, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. This highly anticipated event promises to be a platform for innovation, collaboration and business growth in […]

Corporates

Birla Cellulose Achieves Top Rank In Canopy’s Hot Button Report 2024

Textile Insights December 18, 2024

Birla Cellulose has been recognized as the leading supplier of Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) with the highest rating of ‘Dark Green Shirt’ for the fifth consecutive year in Canopy’s Hot Button Report 2024. This prestigious ranking reflects Birla Cellulose’s commitment to sustainable wood sourcing, forest conservation, and transparency across its value

Corporates

RSWM Limited Appoints Rajeev Gupta As CEO For Growth & Innovation

Textile Insights December 11, 2024

RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group and one of India’s largest textile manufacturers, has appointed Rajeev Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of transformative leadership across diverse industries, Gupta brings extensive expertise in operational optimization, strategic vision, and technological innovation. Renowned for his

Sustainability

RSWM Pioneers Sustainability With Progressive Green Initiatives

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

RSWM Ltd, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching its comprehensive Sustainability Report at the 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit, organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The report was unveiled by Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles, Govt. of India, and Rohit Kansal, Additional

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Winners Of The ITMF Awards 2024 Announced

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of the ITMF Awards 2024 in two distinct categories: ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award and the ITMF International Collaboration Award. The award recipients will present their groundbreaking projects at the ITMF & IAF Conference 2024, scheduled to take place from September 8-10,