Dyes & Chemicals

IIT Guwahati Develops Bacterial Process To Treat Toxic Textile Dyes

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) have developed a biological approach to treat textile wastewater containing toxic azo dyes, using a novel bacterium that degraded 98.50% of a commonly used synthetic dye under optimised laboratory conditions. The study

Special Report

Textile Exchange Releases Human Rights Guidance For Materials Matter Standard

Textile Insights September 11, 2026

Textile Exchange has released new guidance and tools to help organisations understand and implement the human rights and livelihoods requirements of its forthcoming Materials Matter Standard. The standard will become effective on December 31, 2026, and mandatory from December 31, 2027. It establishes requirements aimed at protecting human and labour rights across raw

Sustainability

CHT Group Advances Sustainability Efforts In 2025

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

CHT Group has strengthened the integration of sustainability into its business operations, according to its 2025 Sustainability Report, which highlights progress in climate action, transparency and social responsibility. A major achievement during the year was the German Sustainability Award 2026 for the company’s Pigmentura dyeing process, recognised for combining

Corporates

Mafatlal Industries Commissions 4 MWp Solar PV Power Project In Gujarat

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Mafatlal Industries Ltd, a leading Indian textile company, has commissioned a 4 MWp captive, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) power project at its manufacturing facility in Nadiad, Gujarat. Developed with an investment of approximately Rs 11 crore, the solar power plant is expected to generate around 66 lakh kWh of net usable electricity annually, meeting a […]

Sustainability

Germany, France And Netherlands Push For EU Crackdown On Ultra-Fast Fashion

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Germany, France and the Netherlands have called for coordinated European action to curb the environmental impact of ultra-fast fashion, urging the European Commission to strengthen existing and upcoming regulations governing the textile sector. The proposal was presented during the EU Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg, where the three member states called for more

Textile Print

Dover Industries’ Two Plants Achieve Triple ISO Certification

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Dover Industries Italy Srl has achieved triple ISO certification for its two manufacturing facilities in Italy, strengthening its commitment to quality, environmental responsibility and occupational safety across the production of digital textile inks and printing machinery. The certification covers the company’s JK Group facility, which manufactures advanced digital

Sustainability

lululemon Invests In Renewable Energy Fund To Decarbonize Supply Chain

Textile Insights June 12, 2026

Canadian athletic apparel brand lululemon has invested in a renewable energy fund aimed at accelerating supply chain decarbonization and supporting its 2030 climate targets. The initiative focuses on expanding renewable electricity capacity in China, a key manufacturing hub for the company. Managed by Schroders Capital’s Infrastructure team, the fund invests in late-stage

Corporates

Protiva Partners With SDC International India To Expand Bio-Based Textile Colorants Across South Asia

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

Protiva Corporation, a pioneer in bio-based textile colorant solutions, has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with SDC International India Private Limited to strengthen its presence in South Asia’s textile sector. Under the agreement, effective April 7, 2026, SDC International India will serve as the exclusive distributor of Protiva’s

Sustainability

Belize Initiative Explores Sargassum Seaweed As Sustainable Textile Raw Material

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

A new partnership between marine scientists and textile innovators is seeking to transform invasive sargassum seaweed from an environmental challenge into a sustainable resource for the textile industry. The collaboration brings together Black in Marine Science (BIMS), an international network of marine scientists, and the Black Fiber & Textile Network (BFTN), a

Corporates

Kanchan India, Laxmi Vishal Recognised For Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

In recognition of their outstanding contribution to sustainable industrial practices, Kanchan India Limited and Laxmi Vishal Processors have been honoured with the prestigious Environmental Excellence Award, reinforcing their leadership in environmentally responsible textile manufacturing. The award, presented by the Collector of Bhilwara, Rajasthan, acknowledges the