Fibre

Chinese Scientists Create Living Textile from Fungus

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

Chinese researchers have developed a novel living textile derived from Cordyceps militaris, a medicinal fungus widely used in traditional Chinese medicine that can self-clean, self-repair and completely biodegrade within 41 days. The breakthrough, published in Science Advances on July 27, 2026,

Corporates

Woolmark Company Strengthens Australia-India Textile Partnership At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

The Woolmark Company, together with Austrade and the Australian High Commission, highlighted Australia’s long-standing commitment to India’s wool and textile industry at Bharat Tex 2026. The participation marked more than five decades of engagement between the Australian wool industry and India’s textile ecosystem. Through industry engagement, technical innovation,

Event

Bharat Tex 2026 Records Strong Global Response, Generates Rs 14,300 Crore Investment Commitments

Textile Insights July 17, 2026

The first three days of Bharat Tex 2026 have witnessed a strong response from domestic and international stakeholders with Bharat Mandapam emerging as a major global hub for textile and apparel business, sourcing, innovation and investment. Spread across more than 16 lakh square feet, the world’s largest integrated textile event has brought together 1,647 exhibitors,

Event

Bharat Tex Day 3 Focuses On Sustainability And Circularity

Textile Insights July 16, 2026

The third day of Bharat Tex 2026 brought together policymakers, State Government representatives, industry leaders, investors, international organisations, brands, academic institutions and sustainability experts for focused discussions on circularity, responsible sourcing, textile financing, future-ready skills, global trade and technology-led growth. A series of panel

Dyes & Chemicals

New Nano-Reactive Dyes Deliver Enhanced Colour Performance And Antimicrobial Functionality

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

Researchers have developed a new generation of nano-scale disperse reactive dyes that not only improve dye fixation across multiple textile substrates but also exhibit promising antimicrobial properties, potentially opening new opportunities for functional and sustainable textile applications. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, was conducted by

Industry

BGMEA, BBCC Sign MoU To Boost Trade And Investment Cooperation

Textile Insights November 10, 2025

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Business Chamber of Canada (BBCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in trade, investment and knowledge exchange between the two organisations. Under the MoU, BGMEA and BBCC will work to create closer networking and communication channels

Corporates

Vandewiele Savio India Expands Operations With New Facility In Coimbatore

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Vandewiele Savio India has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art facility in Coimbatore. The expansion highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, speed, sustainability, and customer-first excellence. The celebrations began with a traditional pooja on October 10, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 11, 2025. The event was graced by Thomas Beauduin and

Industry

Threading Tradition With Technology: The Reinvention Of India’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

For centuries, India’s textile industry has been a cornerstone of its culture, economy and global identity. From the intricate handlooms of Varanasi to the bustling powerlooms of Tiruppur, Indian textiles have dressed the world in tradition and craftsmanship. But a quiet revolution is now underway. India is no longer just producing textiles, it’s creating experiences. […]

Corporates

MAG Enters 35th Year Of Quality And Innovation

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

MAG Solvics Private Limited marked its Founders’ Day on 26th August 2025, celebrating the completion of 34 successful years in textile testing instruments and online monitoring systems, and stepping into its 35th year of operations. With an unwavering commitment to quality products and services, MAG has built a strong reputation for sustainability and customer trust […]

Machinery

Saurer Launches Zinser 51 In Gujarat

Textile Insights August 22, 2025

Saurer proudly introduced the latest Zinser 51 ring spinning machine at a partner event held recently for customers and journalists in Karjan, Gujarat. Designed for the future of textile manufacturing, the Zinser 51 is available in both ring-spinning and compact-spinning configurations, setting new benchmarks in, flexibility, energy saving efficiency and automation. A key