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

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 […]

Product Launch & Innovation

Karl Mayer Launches RDJ 7/3 For Spacer Fabrics

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Karl Mayer has introduced the RDJ 7/3, a new Jacquard Double Needle Bar Raschel machine designed to meet the evolving demands of the athletic and casual footwear market. Featuring three jacquard bars, the machine offers unprecedented design flexibility, enabling manufacturers to create highly functional and visually striking spacer fabrics for a wide range of applications.

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,

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 underway. India is no longer just producing textiles, it’s creating experiences. […]

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,