Sustainability

Denmark Unveils Textile Action Plan To Drive Circular Transition

Textile Insights October 19, 2026

Denmark has unveiled a National Action Plan for Textiles aimed at reducing the sector’s environmental footprint while helping businesses develop circular business models and prepare for new European Union requirements. Developed through collaboration among industry, the public sector, knowledge

Cotton

Cotton–Yarn Cycle At A Turning Point: Can Indian Spinners Sustain Their Recent Margin Recovery?

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

By Dr. Gurudas Aras The Indian cotton spinning industry appears to be entering a new phase of the cotton–yarn cycle. After a prolonged period of margin pressure, spinners have enjoyed a significant improvement in profitability over the past six months, supported by competitive cotton prices, stronger cotton-yarn exports—particularly to China—and substantial capacity

Policies

Odisha Clears Rs 3,280 Crore Investment Proposals, Includes Textile And Apparel Projects

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Odisha government has cleared 19 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 3,280 crore, with the projects expected to generate employment for around 10,661 people across the state. The approvals were granted by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg. The projects span textiles and apparel, […]

Corporates

Ricon Industries Starts Polyester Yarn Production From Sept. 30, 2026

Textile Insights October 6, 2026

Ricon Industries, a subsidiary of R&B Denims, has expanded its business into polyester yarn manufacturing with the commencement of commercial production on September 30, 2026, at its existing facility in Mangarol, Surat district. The company has invested around Rs 25 crore as an initial capital outlay towards machinery, skilled manpower and infrastructure modifications

Tete-A-Tete

A Place To Grow: Brandix Opens Its Apparel Ecosystem To New Partners

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

In an exclusive conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights, Sadiq Omar shares his perspective on the evolution of Brandix India Apparel City and its growing opportunity for Indian manufacturers. For Sadiq Omar, the strength of Brandix India Apparel City lies in its ability to offer manufacturers more than just factory space. “It […]

Textile Park

UP Targets Global Textile Hub Status With Rs 5,196 Crore Investment Proposals

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Uttar Pradesh is stepping up efforts to establish itself as a global textile hub, with the state government unveiling a roadmap focused on strengthening the entire textile value chain, expanding textile parks and boosting exports. Investment proposals worth Rs 5,196 crore were signed during the two-day UP Textiles Conclave-2026. Addressing the inaugural session of the […]

Export

Egypt’s Exports To China Nearly Triple, Cotton And Textile Fibre Shipments Gain Traction

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Egypt’s exports to China nearly tripled in the first half of 2026, with cotton and vegetable textile fibres emerging as one of the country’s key export categories to the Chinese market, even as the bilateral trade deficit continued to widen. Egyptian exports to China jumped 199.8% year on year to US$ 840.8 million between January […]

Tete-A-Tete

‘If You Want to Understand India’s Textile Industry, Bharat Tex Is a Must-Visit’

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

For Sadiq Omar, Bharat Tex 2026 is more than just a trade exhibition. It is a platform that brings together the entire textile and apparel ecosystem India and the world, under one roof. “It’s been very interesting to see all the stakeholders from the industry brought together in one place,” Omar says. What has particularly […]

Tete-A-Tete

Shahi Exports: Showcasing The Strength Of India’s Integrated Apparel Industry

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Harish Ahuja speaks on Bharat Tex 2026, the value of global engagement and India’s evolving position as a preferred textile and apparel sourcing destination For Shahi Exports, Bharat Tex 2026 has provided an important platform for the Indian textile and apparel industry to connect with global stakeholders and showcase the capabilities India has developed over […]

Corporates

Meadow Grove Research Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Meadow Grove Research has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation as a Corporate Member, strengthening the federation’s network across the global textile value chain. Meadow Grove Research specializes in supply, demand and trade analysis of cotton and other soft commodities. The company provides market intelligence and insights aimed at helping businesses