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

Industry

Textiles Committee Marks 62 Years Of Service, Sets Sights On A Sustainable Future

Textile Insights August 24, 2026

The Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, celebrated its 62nd Foundation Day on August 22 in Mumbai, marking more than six decades of contribution to India’s textile sector and outlining a renewed focus on quality, sustainability, circularity, innovation and global competitiveness. The celebration brought together Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of

Sustainability

OEKO-TEX Strengthens Governance Ahead Of EU Green Rules

Textile Insights August 20, 2026

OEKO-TEX is strengthening its governance structure and independence ahead of stricter European Union rules on greenwashing and sustainability labels, which take effect from 27 September 2026. The changes are aimed at aligning the OEKO-TEX certification system with the EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo, EU 2024/825), while also preparing

Product Launch & Innovation

Novonesis Launches Denibrite Platform For Lower-Impact Denim Bleaching

Textile Insights August 19, 2026

Novonesis has launched DeniBrite, a consolidated biobleaching platform for denim that brings together its enzymatic bleaching solutions to help formulators and laundries create a range of denim finishes while addressing growing requirements around process performance, chemical management and sustainability. The launch comes as denim manufacturers face increasing pressure

Industry

Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Weave The Future 5.0

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the fifth edition of ‘Weave The Future 5.0’ at Handloom Haat, New Delhi, on the eve of Independence Day. The event was attended by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms). Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry […]

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

Industry

Birla Cellulose Brings Sustainable Fibre Innovation To India’s Handloom Sector

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

As India’s handloom sector seeks to balance heritage with changing market demands, Birla Cellulose is driving innovation by introducing sustainable man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCFs) into traditional weaving clusters. Through the integration of Livaeco™ Viscose, Livaeco™ Modal and Livaeco™ Lyocell, the company is enabling weavers to create fabrics that preserve

Tete-A-Tete

Centexbel Brings European Testing Expertise To India’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

At Bharat Tex 2026, Centexbel highlighted its growing engagement with the Indian textile industry, from technical textile testing and OEKO-TEX certification to PFAS testing and European compliance requirements. The quality of conversations, rather than just the volume of visitors, stood out for Centexbel at Bharat Tex 2026. “The footfall was really good, not only on […]

Tete-A-Tete

India’s Next Big Fibre Opportunity Could Be In Agriculture Waste!

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Nicole Rycroft on Bharat Tex 2026, the need to diversify India’s fibre basket and the opportunity to turn agricultural waste into next-generation materials For Canopy, Bharat Tex 2026 is becoming an important platform for India to demonstrate its ambitions in the global textile industry. “India has been a long-respected and trusted major manufacturing hub for […]

Tete-A-Tete

We Try To Create That Bond, That Trust And The Feeling That We Are A Part Of The Fair: Rajeev Gupta

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Rajeev Gupta on Bharat Tex becoming India’s signature textile exhibition, the company’s transformation journey, India’s need to strengthen garmenting, and the next phase of growth. For Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Ltd., Bharat Tex 2026 has evolved into far more than an industry exhibition. It has become a meeting point for India’s