Event

Techtextil, Texprocess 2028 Early-Booking Rates Available Until November 30

Textile Insights November 5, 2026

Exhibitors planning to participate in Techtextil and Texprocess 2028 can register at early-booking rates until November 30, 2026. The concurrent fairs will take place in Frankfurt am Main from April 4–7, 2028, with an optimised hall layout designed to strengthen connections across the textile

Event

Cotton Brazil Pushes Natural Fibre Dialogue, Builds Trade Ties At ICA 2026

Textile Insights October 21, 2026

Cotton Brazil promoted greater dialogue on natural fibres and strengthened international trade partnerships at the ICA Trade Event Istanbul 2026, as Brazil’s cotton lint exports reached a record 3.37 million tonnes in the 2025/26 marketing year, up approximately 19% from the previous season. Held on October 14–15 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel in Türkiye, […]

Industry

Surat Traders Seek Parcel Trains To Beat Diwali Rush

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

Surat’s textile traders have urged railway authorities to run at least two parcel trains a week to other states as festive demand gathers pace, saying regular services would cut freight costs and help shipments reach buyers on time. At a meeting with railway officials and the Surat Textile Goods Transport Association, traders flagged delays, cargo […]

Special Report

India’s Textile Industry Needs To Move From Fragmented Capacity To Integrated Scale

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

India has one of the world’s largest textile ecosystems, spanning spinning, weaving, processing, garments, home textiles and technical textiles. Yet its manufacturing base remains fragmented. Global brands increasingly want large orders, consistent quality, shorter lead times and traceable, sustainable supply chains. India’s challenge is therefore not simply to

Industry

Surat Textile Markets Extend Sunday Operations Ahead Of Navratri, Diwali

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Textile markets in Surat will remain open on Sundays during the upcoming festive period as traders prepare for increased demand, higher order volumes and a rise in buyer visits ahead of Navratri and Diwali. The decision was taken by the Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations (FOSTTA) following requests from traders and other market […]

Tete-A-Tete

Beyond Fabric: Teejay India’s Role In Driving Speed And Agility Across Brandix’s Supply Chain

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

In the fast-fashion era, success is measured not just by quality but by speed. Located at the heart of Brandix Apparel City, Teejay India has emerged as a critical link in the integrated manufacturing ecosystem, enabling faster lead times, greater supply chain agility and enhanced competitiveness for global apparel brands. Upul Nallaperuma, Chief Operating Officer […]

Special Report

Beyond The Factory: Building An Integrated Apparel Ecosystem For The Future

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

At a time when global apparel manufacturing is being reshaped by geopolitics, shifting trade policies, supply-chain disruptions and rising sustainability expectations, Brandix Apparel City offers a distinctive model of integrated manufacturing and long-term industrial development. The future of apparel manufacturing is increasingly moving beyond the traditional factory

Industry

UK-Vietnam Trade Pact Boosts Textile Exports, But Compliance Remains Hurdle

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and garment exports to the UK have gained momentum under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), but exporters will need to strengthen supply chains and meet tougher sustainability and traceability norms to expand their market share. The UK’s share of Vietnam’s textile and garment exports increased from 1.7% in 2020 to 2% last […]

Trade & Market

Global Garment Trade Nears US$ 550 Billion As China, Bangladesh, Vietnam Reshape Competition

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Global garment trade has expanded sharply over the past two decades, with knit and woven garments together accounting for nearly 60% of world textile exports in 2025. But the growth has also brought a major shift in the competitive landscape, with China retaining its dominance while Bangladesh and Vietnam have emerged as major global suppliers. […]

Trade & Market

Uzbekistan, China Deepen Textile Cooperation With Focus On Investment And Technology

Textile Insights August 25, 2026

New partnerships target raw materials, joint manufacturing, technology transfer and export markets Uzbekistan and China are set to strengthen cooperation in the textile industry, with discussions focusing on raw material supplies, technology transfer, investment, joint manufacturing and access to international markets. The discussions were held in Aral, Xinjiang, during