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

Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Reflects Growing Industry Appetite For Green Investment

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Shruti Singh, Director – India, Canopy, on Bharat Tex 2026, the growing focus on sustainability and the need for greater coordination to scale next-generation materials The growing return of international buyers, stronger investor interest and deeper conversations around sustainability are among the key trends Shruti Singh, Director – India, Canopy, observed at Bharat Tex

Tete-A-Tete

We Try To Create That Bond, That Trust And The Feeling That We Are A Part Of The Fair: Rajeev Gupta

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Rajeev Gupta on Bharat Tex becoming India’s signature textile exhibition, the company’s transformation journey, India’s need to strengthen garmenting, and the next phase of growth. For Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Ltd., Bharat Tex 2026 has evolved into far more than an industry exhibition. It has become a meeting point for India’s

Event

Bharat Tex 2026: India’s Textile Ambition Takes Centrestage

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

With record participation, major investment commitments, global partnerships and discussions spanning trade, technology and sustainability, Bharat Tex 2026 has emerged as more than an exhibition, it is becoming a platform for India’s textile ambitions. When Bharat Tex 2026 opened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, it presented a powerful picture of India’s textile industry in

Cotton

The Cotton Story: Who Decides What Goes Into Your Clothes?

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

For nearly two centuries, the country that grew some of the world’s finest cotton was not allowed to make much cloth from it. Colonial law taxed Indian-woven textiles until British mills in Manchester could undersell them — raw cotton left Indian ports one way and came back the other—spun, woven and priced by someone else. […]

Corporates

BGMEA Partners With SDC To Advance Sustainable Textiles

Textile Insights August 7, 2026

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in education, sustainability and innovation across Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector. The partnership seeks to enhance industry capabilities by promoting knowledge and

Product Launch & Innovation

Grasim Develops Livaeco Based Scuba Knit Fabric For Sustainable Performance Wear

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Grasim Industries’ Pulp & Fibre business, through its Textile Research and Development Centre (TRADC), has developed an innovative Scuba Knit fabric made with Livaeco regenerated cellulosic fibres, offering a sustainable alternative for the rapidly growing performance and athleisure apparel segment. Scuba fabric is a premium engineered knit valued for its smooth

Fibre

Chinese Scientists Create Living Textile from Fungus

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

Chinese researchers have developed a novel living textile derived from Cordyceps militaris, a medicinal fungus widely used in traditional Chinese medicine that can self-clean, self-repair and completely biodegrade within 41 days. The breakthrough, published in Science Advances on July 27, 2026, could open new possibilities for circular fashion and sustainable textile

Corporates

Woolmark Company Strengthens Australia-India Textile Partnership At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

The Woolmark Company, together with Austrade and the Australian High Commission, highlighted Australia’s long-standing commitment to India’s wool and textile industry at Bharat Tex 2026. The participation marked more than five decades of engagement between the Australian wool industry and India’s textile ecosystem. Through industry engagement, technical innovation,

Event

Bharat Tex 2026 Records Strong Global Response, Generates Rs 14,300 Crore Investment Commitments

Textile Insights July 17, 2026

The first three days of Bharat Tex 2026 have witnessed a strong response from domestic and international stakeholders with Bharat Mandapam emerging as a major global hub for textile and apparel business, sourcing, innovation and investment. Spread across more than 16 lakh square feet, the world’s largest integrated textile event has brought together 1,647 exhibitors,