Author: The Textile Magazine

Birla Cellulose achieves Dark Green Shirt rating for 6th Consecutive Year

Birla Cellulose, the cellulosic fibres business of the Aditya Birla Group, has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable sourcing and forest conservation by earning the coveted Dark Green Shirt rating for the sixth consecutive year in Canopy’s Hot Button Report 2025. Canopy’s Hot Button Report is a globally recognized benchmark assessing the environmental performance […]

Toray Industries and MAS Holdings announce joint venture in Odisha, India

Toray Industries (H.K.) Ltd., has officially entered a joint venture with South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings, marking a unique opportunity to enhance the two companies’ supply chaincapabilities and pursue product manufacturing within and for the fast-growing Indian market. The joint venture, operating under the name Toray MAS Apparel India, will see the establishment […]

Raymond marks a monumental century of Legacy, Leadership & ‘Make in India’ Glory

In a resplendent showcase of legacy and future ready, Raymond, India’s iconic textile and apparel company, celebrated an extraordinary milestone — 100 years of trust, craftsmanship, and innovation — at a grand centenary gala held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This was not just a celebration. It is a proud moment for Indian enterprise, […]

G.P Textiles: Weaving a Global Vision with Quality and Innovation

G.P Textiles Private Limited, founded in 2009 by first-generation entrepreneur Mr. Umaselvan Govindarajan, has emerged as a leading name in the Indian textile sector. What began with a modest turnover of ₹1.8 crore has today grown into a robust enterprise achieving ₹120 crore turnover, with a clear vision to reach ₹500 crore by 2030. Based […]

Xpore’s Circular Revolution: BenQ Materials Bridges Electronics and Textiles at TITAS 2025

At TITAS 2025, one booth that stood out both visually and conceptually was Xpore by BenQ Materials. With its butterfly-inspired design and the theme “Xpore e2cycle: From Electronic Waste to Performance Textiles,” the exhibit was a showcase of how Taiwan’s material-science leadership is driving sustainability across industries. But behind the futuristic displays and seamless storytelling […]

AltMat Secures Strategic Investment from H&M Group, Zerodha’s Rainmatter, Turbostart and Fashion for Good

In a landmark development for India’s sustainable materials ecosystem, AltMat, a pioneering innovator in next-generation textile fibres, has announced a major funding round with participation from H&M Group, Rainmatter by Zerodha, Turbostart, and Fashion for Good. The investment marks a significant milestone not only for AltMat but also for the global fashion and textile industry’s […]

Long-Term Thinking in a Short-Term World: A CEO’s View on Sustainability and Leadership

At the Cascale Annual Meeting 2025 in Hong Kong, MAS Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer Suren Fernando shared reflections on why sustainability must move from the sidelines to the very centre of business strategy. His message was clear: in a volatile world, sustainability is no longer optional. It is the catalyst for resilience, innovation, and […]

RSWM 2.0: Weaving the Future with Innovation, Sustainability, and Growth

As part of the prestigious LNJ Bhilwara Group, RSWM Ltd. has long been recognized as one of India’s foremost integrated textile companies, spanning the value chain from yarns to denim to knitted fabrics. With over six decades of heritage and a strong reputation for quality and innovation, the company is now charting an ambitious new […]

Welspun Advanced Textiles: Driving Innovation, Performance and Sustainability

Welspun Advanced Textiles continues to lead the transformation of nonwoven fabric solutions, delivering innovation with sustainability at its core. Serving high-impact sectors such as hygiene, wellness, personal care, automotive, and industrial applications, the business leverages advanced Spunlace, Needlepunch, and Thermal Bonding technologies. Supported by state-of-the-art dyeing, printing, and coating facilities, Welspun provides value-added, high-performance and […]