Industry

Threading Tradition With Technology: The Reinvention Of India’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

For centuries, India’s textile industry has been a cornerstone of its culture, economy and global identity. From the intricate handlooms of Varanasi to the bustling powerlooms of Tiruppur, Indian textiles have dressed the world in tradition and craftsmanship. But a quiet revolution is now

Tete-A-Tete

‘In Coming Years, Processing Will Play A Crucial Role In Enhancing The Performance, Sustainability And Appeal Of Synthetic Textiles’

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

The textile processing sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by multiple factors. One of the most critical shifts is the growing dominance of man-made fibres over natural fibres, says Prashant Mangukia.   How do you see the evolution of customer preferences impacting the textile processing sector? Customer preferences are evolving in several ways,

Fibre

Kraig Labs Achieves Record-Breaking Spider Silk Production In Early 2025

Textile Insights March 17, 2025

Kraig Labs has set a new production record in early 2025, surpassing its entire 2024 spider silk output with a single production run. This milestone reflects the company’s rapid success in scaling up the commercial production of its BAM-1 silk technology. “This production run is not just our largest to date—it’s larger than everything we […]

Industry

Bharat Tex 2025 Strengthens India’s Position In MMF & Technical Textiles: MATEXIL Chairman

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest and most prestigious global textile event, concluded on a high note, setting new benchmarks for the textile and apparel sector. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (Manmade Fibre and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council) and Co-Chairman of the Core Committee, highlighted the event’s impact, stating, “Bharat Tex 2025 has

Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Will Continue To Be A Key Driver for Textile Industry’s Growth and Global Positioning: S. Periasamy

Textile Insights February 18, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, has set a new benchmark in industry engagement, innovation, and sustainability. The second edition of the event featured dedicated exhibitions for various textile segments, insightful knowledge sessions and a significant presence of international buyers. S. Periasamy shared his insights on the evolving landscape of the

Event

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 […]

Event

Techtextil 2026 Introduces Dedicated Segment For Textile Chemicals & Dyes

Textile Insights December 16, 2024

For the first time, Techtextil, the premier international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, will feature Textile Chemicals & Dyes as a standalone product area. From April 21–24, 2026, in Frankfurt, this new segment will provide a centralized platform for suppliers and users, highlighting the growing significance of these products in the global textile

Corporates

PLEVA Partners With WEKO For North American Representation

Textile Insights October 18, 2024

PLEVA Sensors and Controls has appointed WEKO North America as its official sales and service partner for the USA and Canada. With this strategic partnership, Terence McGee, General Manager of WEKO North America, and his team are now representing PLEVA across the region, enhancing customer support and service capabilities. Following comprehensive technology training at

Policies

India Extends PLI Scheme Timeline Amid Textile Export Challenges

June 19, 2024

The Indian government has decided to extend the timeline for setting up facilities under its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme from two years to over three years. This adjustment aims to improve the scheme’s effectiveness in boosting India’s textile exports, which saw a decline of 11.69% from $16.24 billion in 2018 to $14.34 billion in […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

ITTA Meets New Minister Of Textiles To Discuss Future Of Technical Textiles

June 15, 2024

The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) had a highly productive and cordial meeting with the new Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, in New Delhi on June 13, 2024. During the meeting, ITTA provided an overview of its activities and achievements over the past decade in the field of technical textiles. The association highlighted its ongoing […]