Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Has Maintained The Bharat Flavour While Creating A Global Platform: Samir Joshipura

Textile Insights July 29, 2026

Samir Joshipura, Group CEO, Trident Group, speaks on the overwhelming response at Bharat Tex 2026, evolving consumer preferences, global market challenges, India’s growing competitiveness and Trident’s sustainability journey. Trident Group’s booth at Bharat Tex 2026 has been witnessing a steady

Special Report

Worker Health: One Of The Most Underdiscussed Issues In Textile Manufacturing

Textile Insights July 20, 2026

The greatest health risks in the textile industry do not necessarily come from wearing the finished product. They can arise during its manufacture. Workers in dyeing, finishing and coating facilities may be exposed daily to chemicals, solvents and processes that, without proper management, can lead to occupational disease, long-term disability and, in severe cases,

Event

TAI South Gujarat Unit Organises Seminar On Next-Gen Textile Industry

Textile Insights July 20, 2026

The Textile Association (India) (TAI), South Gujarat unit, organised a seminar on Next-Gen Textile Industry at The Palace Hall, Surat. The seminar focused on the subject ‘In the Context of Man-Made Textiles: Sustainability Challenges and Growth Avenues with AI-ML and Government Schemes’. The event brought together textile industrialists, entrepreneurs, academicians,

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

ZDHC Reaffirms Commitment To Eliminating PFAS From Textile Manufacturing

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

ZDHC has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from textile, apparel, footwear and leather manufacturing, describing the chemicals as one of the industry’s most significant sustainability challenges. The organisation said PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their

Sustainability

Weave The Future 4.0 To Spotlight Circular Fashion And Textile Waste Solutions

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

With India generating 70.73 lakh tonnes of textile waste annually, the Ministry of Textiles is set to host Weave The Future 4.0 – Upcycling Edition from July 12–17, 2026, at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, to promote circular fashion, sustainable consumption and innovative textile waste solutions. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry […]

Sustainability

Weaving A Circular Future For India’s Textile Waste

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

For decades, the textile industry has been a cornerstone of craftsmanship, employment and economic growth. Yet alongside this progress, textile waste has emerged as one of the sector’s most pressing environmental challenges. Globally, an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste is generated annually, while less than 1% of used clothing is recycled back into […]

Fibre

From Wheat Straw To Wardrobes: How Agricultural Residues Could Rewrite Fashion’s Fibre Future

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

By turning farm waste into fashion-grade fibre, Project Latvus offers a glimpse into a forest-free future for textiles. The fashion industry is standing at a critical crossroads. As global demand for sustainable materials intensifies, brands are increasingly shifting away from petroleum-based synthetics and searching for lower-impact alternatives. Yet this transition

Corporates

Ha-Meem Signs Major 16.9 MWp Solar Project To Cut Industry Emissions

Textile Insights November 10, 2025

Bangladesh has taken a significant step forward in advancing its industrial sustainability efforts with the signing of a 16.9 MWp rooftop solar power project under a CapEx model with Ha-Meem Group, one of the country’s largest textile and apparel manufacturers. The project will be implemented across the Group’s Textile Zone, including Ha-Meem Denim Ltd., Ha-Meem […]

Sustainability

Indorama Ventures Unveils Skin-Friendly, Sustainable deja Care Fibre Range

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Indorama Ventures Public Company Ltd, a global leader in sustainable chemicals, has launched deja Care, a new range of skin-friendly PET fibres and filament yarns designed for soft-skin apparel applications. Tested against 17 harmful chemicals and certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, DIN EN 71-3, and ISO 17294-2 standards, the deja Care range offers a safer […]