IDFL India successfully hosted the “IDFL South India Connect: Updates, Insights & Error-Free Certifications” seminar in Erode, bringing together over 120+ industry professionals from across the textile value chain. The seminar witnessed strong participation from leading textile organizations, including Shahi Exports, KPR Mills, and Anitha Weaving Mills, reaffirming South India’s growing focus on certification, compliance, […]
R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge special edition to be organized in 2026 for the Franco-Indian Year of Innovation
The Embassy of France in India and the French Institute in India, in partnership with Reliance Industries Limited, the United Nations in India and the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, are pleased to announce a special Indo-French edition of the R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge to be held in 2026, as part […]
India–EU Free Trade Agreement: A Transformational Trade Deal for India’s Textile & Apparel Sector
India and the European Union (EU) announced the conclusion of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), an important milestone in one of India’s most strategic economic partnerships. Designed as modern, rules-based trade partnership, the FTA responds to contemporary global challenges while enabling deeper market integration between the world’s 4th and 2nd largest economies. The […]
Budget Expectations 2026–27: Rebuilding Export Competitiveness for Indian Textiles
The Union Budget 2026–27 comes at a critical juncture for India’s textile and apparel sector, which is facing an unprecedented external shock from steep US import tariffs even as it remains one of the country’s largest employment generators. With over 45 million livelihoods dependent on the sector and exports already under strain, the Budget must […]
Trevira® CS Eco fabrics made using recycled textile, permanently flame-retardant fibers and yarns
Indorama Ventures, a global sustainable chemical company, takes an important next step toward making textiles more circular for homes and public spaces. To support fabric makers in creating a more sustainable version of the well-known flame-retardant Trevira CS fabric, the company now offers Trevira® flame-retardant fibers and filament yarns that contain 50% recycled textile material. […]
Première Vision Paris returns with focus on three areas of expertise: France, Japan and Portugal
Première Vision Paris, the leading international trade show for creative sourcing and the analysis of textile and color trends, announces the return of its annual edition from February 3 to 5, 2026. On this occasion, the show will spotlight territories of expertise, through a rich, committed, and forward-looking program dedicated to the Spring–Summer 2027 season. […]
Archroma and HeiQ partner to bring revolutionary antimicrobial and odor-control solutions
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and HeiQ, a Swiss deeptech materials innovator active in functional textiles and sustainable fibers, have entered into a co-marketing agreement that combines their complementary strengths to deliver advanced, planet-conscious anti-odor and antimicrobial technologies to brands, retailers, and textile mills worldwide. Together, Archroma and HeiQ will […]
Trident accelerates European home textiles expansion with strategic investments and new collections
One of India’s leading integrated home textile manufacturers, is strengthening its presence in Europe as it showcased its latest collections at Heimtextil 2026, the world’s largest trade fair for home and contract textiles, held in Messe’ Frankfurt from January 13–16, 2026. The participation underlines Trident’s focus on expanding its European footprint amid improving trade prospects […]
Heimtextil 2026 sharpened global market relevance by attracting more decision-makers
With 148 participating nations, rising global relevance and a marked increase in visitor quality, Heimtextil 2026 stood for stability and reliability in a volatile market environment. Once again, 3,000 exhibitors from across the globe placed their trust in the industry’s central platform in Frankfurt, presenting current collections, materials and textile solutions for holistic interior design to over […]
Heimtextil 2026 launches with 3,000 exhibitors and design expertise from Patricia Urquiola
Heimtextil opens the new season with 3,000 exhibitors from 66 countries – maintaining stability while becoming even more international. The new hall layout increases visibility and connects supply and demand even more efficiently. At the opening, architect and designer Patricia Urquiola and Rosa Bertoli, Global Design Director of Wallpaper magazine, talk about AI, innovative materials […]