India’s domestic apparel market is entering a new phase of sustained growth, with the market projected to rise from US$ 95.7 billion (approximately INR 8 lakh crore) in CY2025 to US$ 146.3 billion (about INR 12 lakh crore) by CY2029, representing a 9% CAGR, according to the Indian Apparel Market Size: A Consumer Research Report […]
Fashion for Good launches the Cotton Reloop Matrix Project
Fashion for Good announces the launch of the Cotton Reloop Matrix Project, a cross-industry initiative that will map and physically validate the quality of commercially available recycled cotton yarns against brand specifications, giving the industry a data-backed overview of how quality, price, and recycled content intersect. The project is convened with Fashion for Good partners […]
US-Grown Hemp Meets Supima
Hemp is steadily moving from a sustainability-led niche towards a commercially viable fibre for mainstream textile manufacturing, and Heartland USA is seeking to accelerate this transition through scalable fibre solutions and strategic blends. Its recent innovation combining US-grown Imperium hemp fibre with Supima® cotton demonstrates the potential to integrate hemp into commercial spinning systems while […]
BIS Invests ₹38.72 Crore Across 21 Laboratories to Strengthen Cotton Fibre Testing
In a major boost to India’s textile and agriculture sectors, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has undertaken a national project to strengthen cotton fibre testing infrastructure across India. Operating as the National Standards Body of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, BIS is providing direct financial support to establish […]
TechnoSport and AIC IIT Delhi partner to Advance Made-in-India Performance Textiles for Indian Athletes
TechnoSport, India’s largest activewear brand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) IIT Delhi, under the Atal Innovation Mission supported by NITI Aayog, to establish T-CREST, the TechnoSport Center for Research and Entrepreneurship in Sports Textile, at IIT Delhi’s Sonipat campus. The initiative aims to build deeper scientific and […]
Wendy Woods named as Chair of Fashion for Good BV’s Board
With more than 30 years of experience advising businesses, investors, governments, and social sector organisations, Wendy is Vice Chair for Social Impact, Climate & Sustainability at Boston Consulting Group, where she is also a Managing Director and Senior Partner. Based in Boston, she has worked extensively across Europe, Africa, and Asia. She is a member […]
BenQ Materials Xpore Yunlin Facility Awarded bluesign® Level 3 PROGRESSIVE Rating
Material science leader BenQ Materials announced today that its eco-friendly functional textile brand Xpore Yunlin production facility has successfully passed the second bluesign® R2 assessment. The overall performance score significantly increased to 81%, officially promoting the facility to a Level 3: PROGRESSIVE System Partner. This rating symbolizes that in terms of chemical input stream management, […]
BTTF and Première Vision partner to strengthen India-France Textile and Fashion Collaboration
The Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision SA, one of the world’s leading international platforms for creative fashion, textiles, and sourcing, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2nd September, 2026 at the Premiere Vision (Paris) exhibition to establish a multi-year institutional partnership aimed at strengthening India’s engagement with the global fashion and […]
MCPI and IOCL join hands for ₹5,000-Crore Polyester Manufacturing Project in Odisha
Landmark partnership paves the way for a 900 TPD integrated polyester facility at Bhadrak, strengthening India’s domestic polyester ecosystem and advancing IOCL’s diversification into textiles MCPI Private Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have signed a Joint Venture (JV) Agreement to establish a ₹5,000-crore polyester yarn manufacturing facility at Bhadrak in Odisha, marking a […]
Apparel Group redefines India’s retail landscape with Carrefour’s Ambitious Entry
Apparel Group sets the stage for Carrefour’s India journey, beginning with a 50,000+ sq. ft. Greater Noida flagship and laying the foundation for future growth across North India. Apparel Group, a leading fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, announces the entry of Carrefour into India with the opening of the renowned retailer’s first flagship store at […]