Policies

India-EU FTA May Open New Growth Avenue For Textile Industry

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could provide a major growth opportunity for India’s textile and apparel industry, with the sector stepping up engagement with European retailers, fashion brands and sourcing platforms ahead of the pact’s expected implementation early

Technology

Barmag To Showcase Yarn, Recycling Technologies At Egy Stitch & Tex Expo

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Barmag and BB Engineering (BBE) will showcase technologies aimed at improving the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of synthetic yarn production at the Egy Stitch & Tex Expo 2026 in Cairo from September 24 to 27. The companies will present solutions covering the textile value chain from melt to yarn at the ATAG Ltd., booth (Hall […]

Event

TAI Mumbai Unit Seminar Highlights Innovation, Sustainability And Growth Potential In Technical Textiles

Textile Insights September 3, 2026

The Textile Association (India) (TAI), Mumbai Unit organised a one-day seminar on Future Trends in Technical Textiles on August 22, 2026, at Hotel Fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi, Gujarat, bringing together more than 200 industry professionals, experts, speakers and delegates to discuss the emerging opportunities and challenges facing India’s technical textile sector. The

Technology

Three Stages, Multiple Customer Benefits: KARL MAYER At ITMA ASIA 2026

Textile Insights September 2, 2026

Innovations for warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles across two trade show booths and a product show in Changzhou KARL MAYER will showcase its latest technologies and textile solutions for the Asian market at ITMA ASIA 2026 in Shanghai, addressing key challenges such as rising labour, energy and financing costs, continued price pressure, growing […]

Industry

TAI Mumbai Unit To Host Seminar On Future Trends In Technical Textiles In Vapi

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

The Textile Association (India) (TAI), Mumbai Unit, will organise a one-day seminar on Future Trends in Technical Textiles on Saturday, August 22, at Hotel Fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi. The seminar aims to bring together industry leaders, manufacturers, researchers and technology providers to discuss emerging opportunities, innovations and the growing significance of

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Govt Approves Rs 13.65 Crore For 31 Technical Textile Start-ups

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

The Government of India has approved Rs 13.65 crore in funding for 31 start-ups developing innovative technical textile technologies for applications across healthcare, defence, aerospace, sports and sustainability. Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, said the 31 projects have been approved at a […]

Financial Results

Arvind Crosses Rs 2,500 Crore Revenue Mark In Landmark Q1

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Arvind Ltd., reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue and EBITDA for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by strong demand across its textile, garmenting and advanced materials businesses, alongside the successful integration of its largest-ever acquisition, Dalco-GFT in the United States. The company posted consolidated revenue of Rs 2,501 crore, up 25%

Financial Results

Garware Technical Fibres Reports Strong Performance In Q1 FY26-27 With Revenue Growth Of 31%

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Garware Technical Fibres Ltd (GTFL), a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by robust demand across its Synthetic Cordage and Geosynthetics businesses. The company’s consolidated net sales increased 31.4% year-on-year to Rs 482.4 crore in Q1 FY26-27, compared to Rs 367.2 crore

Tete-A-Tete

A Short Story of Mint, Xylitol And Japanese Self-Cooling Fabric Miracle

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

By S. Murugan The summer had arrived early that year — not gently, not politely, but like an uninvited guest kicking down the door. In Gujarat, the spinning mill where I visited as a ‘process co-ordinator’, workers joked that the sun had taken a personal interest in them. But no one laughed for long. The […]

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 […]