Special Report

Future Looms, Second-Life Fibres

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Reimagining Handloom for AI-Enabled Technical Textiles By Rony Banerjee  I returned from Bharat Tex 2026 with optimism, but also with a familiar discomfort. Everywhere there was confidence. Technical textiles, sustainability, AI, circularity, traceability, ESG, exports, global markets. All the

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

Sustainability

Weaving Circularity Into India’s Textile Future

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Sustainability is no longer a niche agenda for India’s textile industry. As global markets demand greater transparency, traceability and environmental responsibility, circularity is emerging as a strategic imperative for the sector’s next phase of growth. India’s textile and apparel industry has long been one of the country’s most important economic pillars.

Event

CMAI Highlights India’s Apparel Strength And Global Ambitions At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) concluded its participation at Bharat Tex 2026, showcasing India’s growing strength as a global apparel manufacturing and sourcing destination. As a partner of Bharat Tex since its inception, CMAI facilitated the participation of more than 100 exhibitors across apparel, textiles, brands and sustainability initiatives.

Corporates

Ambercycle And Highsun Forge Partnership To Scale Circular Synthetic Textiles

Textile Insights April 24, 2025

Ambercycle, a pioneer in circular materials, and Highsun Holding Group (HSCC), a global leader in polymer and yarn production, have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and adoption of textile-to-textile (T2T) regenerated synthetic materials. The collaboration aims to establish a closed-loop recycling model at scale, leveraging shared

Corporates

Debrand Opens New U.S. Facility To Boost Textile Circularity

July 19, 2024

Debrand, a pioneer in next-life logistics for the apparel and footwear industry, has announced the opening of its inaugural U.S. facility in Columbus, Ohio. This 32,000-square-foot facility is strategically located to support the growing demand for scalable advanced textile sortation services and to expand Debrand’s circular textile ecosystem, which stands as North

Corporates

ABFRL Collaborates With GIZ India And CEE To Pioneer Textile Circular Economy Initiatives

August 27, 2023

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) has embarked on a significant journey towards advancing the principles of sustainability by championing the domain of textile circularity. This transformative initiative, led in partnership with GIZ India and CEE, is set to reshape the landscape of the fashion and textile industry. Underlining a shared commitment to foster