Fibre

Aramina: A Better Substitute For Jute Fibres

Textile Insights May 10, 2024

Aramina are long fibres obtained from the stems of the mallow plant, Urena Lobata, which is native to Brazil. Aramina fibres are used for cords, twine and burlap fabrics. This invasive plant was classified as a noxious weed in the U.S. in 1999. A bast fibre belonging to the botanical family

Tete-A-Tete

‘Transition To Organic Fibre Production Presents New Opportunity To Enhance Sustainability In Cotton Textile Industry’ :Dr Ajay Ranka

Textile Insights May 10, 2024

For profitable transition to organic cotton production, collaborative efforts involving government, banks, financial institutions and stakeholders in the textile industry are essential, says Dr. Ajay Ranka, Chairman & Managing Director, Zydex Group in an exclusive tete-e-tete with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights. What are the main barriers hindering

Corporates

Bulut Tekstil Adopts Saurer’s Autocoro 11 For Sustainable Spinning

Textile Insights April 28, 2024

In a dynamic move towards sustainable manufacturing, Bulut Tekstil, a pioneer in the textile industry since 1997, has set its sights on the latest innovations in spinning technology. A recent visit by Murat Günesli, the General Manager of Bulut Tekstil, and his wife to Saurer’s modern facility in Übach-Palenberg, unveiled an innovative advancement in spinning […]

Financial Results

Welspun Living Ltd Achieves Record Revenues And Sustainable Growth In Q4 FY24

Textile Insights April 26, 2024

Welspun Living Ltd, a leading global player in home textiles and part of the Welspun Group, has announced its Q4FY24 results, marking a significant milestone in sustainable profitability and revenue growth. Balkrishan Goenka, Chairman of Welspun Group, expressed his satisfaction with the company’s performance, stating, “It is heartening to see the company achieving a

Special Report

Navigating BRSR In Textile MSMEs: A Roadmap For Sustainable Growth

Textile Insights April 22, 2024

By embracing BRSR and transparency, MSMEs can navigate the evolving business landscape, secure their long-term success and contribute to a more sustainable future, says Periasamy S., Advisor, AIC-NIFTTEA The textile industry, a cornerstone of the Indian economy, is undergoing a paradigm shift. Consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable practices and ethical

Special Report

Imposition Of Minimum Import Price On MMF Knitted Fabrics May Provide Big Relief To Domestic Industry

Textile Insights April 22, 2024

The domestic textile industry has welcomed the Union government’s recent decision of imposing a minimum import price of $3.5 per kg on the five HS lines of MMF knitted fabrics. The move followed unprecedented surge in imports of these categories of MMF knitted fabrics, creating a havoc-like scenario for the industry. The industry has been […]

Event

FAB Show 2024 Boosts India’s Textile & Apparel Industry

Textile Insights April 18, 2024

The Fabrics, Accessories & Beyond Show 2024 (FAB Show 2024), orchestrated by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), culminated in resounding success, heralding a promising era for the country’s textile and apparel sector. Spanning three days from April 15 to April 17 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, the event exceeded all anticipations,

Event

Institute Of Engineers Launches Mega Textile Series ‘TANA BANA’

Textile Insights April 16, 2024

The Institute of Engineers is proud to announce the launch of the Mega Textile Series “TANA BANA,” in collaboration with Garden Silk Mills Pvt Ltd as our esteemed Industry partner. MANTRA and SMA join as Knowledge Partners, and Textile Insights publication lends its support as our Media Partner. This groundbreaking program aims to fortify the […]

Sustainability

Freudenberg Adopts ZDHC’s 4s CHEM Protocol At Sant’Omero Site

Textile Insights March 24, 2024

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel Europe (Freudenberg) marks another stride towards sustainability with the successful completion of the 4sustainability Chemical Management protocol (4s CHEM) at its new Freudenberg Apparel Competence Centre in Sant’Omero, Italy. Attaining the Advanced Level, this accomplishment underscores Freudenberg’s commitment to

Industry

Premier Mills Group Inaugurates New School Building In Coimbatore

Textile Insights March 24, 2024

Premier Mills Group, a key player in India’s textile industry, continues to champion social responsibility with the inauguration of a new school building at the Gandhi Centenary Memorial Government Middle School in Varadarajapuram, Coimbatore. This initiative, funded by the company’s CSR fund, underscores Premier Mills Group’s commitment to enhancing