Special Report

India’s Textile Chemicals Industry: The Real Cost Is In What You Don’t Measure

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

I still remember standing beside a production head at a processing unit in Delhi, both of us staring at his monthly chemical bill. It had tripled in five years, but his output and quality hadn’t. That gap, I’ve come to realise after 18 years walking processing floors across Delhi NCR, is the

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ZDHC South Asia Conference 2026

Textile Insights August 24, 2026

The textile, apparel, leather and footwear industries continue to strengthen their focus on responsible chemical management, making collaboration across the value chain increasingly important. South Asia, as a major global manufacturing hub, has an important role to play in strengthening chemical management practices across the fashion industry. Against this backdrop, the

Special Report

Worker Health: One Of The Most Underdiscussed Issues In Textile Manufacturing

Textile Insights July 20, 2026

The greatest health risks in the textile industry do not necessarily come from wearing the finished product. They can arise during its manufacture. Workers in dyeing, finishing and coating facilities may be exposed daily to chemicals, solvents and processes that, without proper management, can lead to occupational disease, long-term disability and, in severe cases,

Dyes & Chemicals

ZDHC Reaffirms Commitment To Eliminating PFAS From Textile Manufacturing

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

ZDHC has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from textile, apparel, footwear and leather manufacturing, describing the chemicals as one of the industry’s most significant sustainability challenges. The organisation said PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their