Fibre

From Wheat Straw To Wardrobe: Building India’s Next-Generation Fibre Economy

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Shruti Singh, Country Director, Canopy, believes India has the agricultural resources, manufacturing capabilities and innovation ecosystem to become a global hub for next-generation fibres. At the heart of this opportunity is a simple but transformative idea: turning agricultural residues such

Sustainability

Nanollose Develops Garment Made From Coconut Waste

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Australian biomaterials company Nanollose Ltd has developed a wearable garment made using its Tree-Free Viscose fibre, Nullarbor, produced from sustainable coconut waste. The sweater marks a development in the search for alternatives to conventional viscose and cotton, both of which have significant environmental impacts. Nanollose said its fibre was produced by using

Industry

Textiles Secretary Holds Talks With European, French Industry Representatives In Paris

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, held discussions with leading representatives of the European and French textile, apparel and fashion industries in Paris, focusing on strengthening partnerships and expanding cooperation across the textile value chain. The discussions, held at Le Bourget, focused on strengthening India-France and India-European Union

Technology

Three Stages, Multiple Customer Benefits: KARL MAYER At ITMA ASIA 2026

Textile Insights September 2, 2026

Innovations for warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles across two trade show booths and a product show in Changzhou KARL MAYER will showcase its latest technologies and textile solutions for the Asian market at ITMA ASIA 2026 in Shanghai, addressing key challenges such as rising labour, energy and financing costs, continued price pressure, growing […]

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 discuss emerging opportunities, innovations and the growing significance of

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 […]

Event

Handloom Hackathon 2026 Showcases Innovation To Transform India’s Handloom Sector

Textile Insights August 14, 2026

The Handloom Hackathon 2026, a nationwide innovation initiative organized by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles, concluded successfully at the Research and Innovation Park, IIT Delhi. Conceptualized by ThinkStartup, the competition attracted over 2,500 participants, with 280 finalists from the top 100 shortlisted teams

Corporates

Wellbi Becomes Zerodha’s Corporate Apparel Partner

Textile Insights August 12, 2026

Company-wide order of 1,150 T-shirts strengthens Wellbi’s corporate apparel business Fabric-first apparel brand Wellbi has partnered with Zerodha as its corporate apparel supplier, delivering 1,150 T-shirts for the company’s workforce. The order marks another addition to Wellbi’s expanding portfolio of corporate clients and reinforces its growing presence in the corporate

Financial Results

Sutlej Textiles Returns To Profitability In Q1 FY27; EBITDA Surges Over 9x

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd, one of India’s leading manufacturers of value-added dyed yarns, home textiles and green fibre, reported a sharp improvement in performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a significant turnaround in profitability. The company’s standalone total income increased 16.5% year-on-year to Rs 704 crore in Q1 FY27, compared

Tete-A-Tete

‘Global Customers Are Looking Beyond Price. They Want Reliable, Integrated And Agile Partners’

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Biji Chacko shares insights on the company’s renewed focus, customer re-engagement, and the growing opportunities arising from India’s integrated textile manufacturing capabilities. For Alok Industries, Bharat Tex 2026 has been more than just a trade exhibition. It has provided the company with an opportunity to reconnect with customers, engage with new partners and