Author: The Textile Magazine

Pearl Global accelerates growth with ₹250 Crore investment in technology and capacity expansion

Pearl Global Industries Limited (PGIL), one of India’s largest listed garment exporters, has reaffirmed its position as a global apparel powerhouse with a strong performance in Q2FY26 and a renewed focus on sustainable, technology-driven growth. The company, which operates across multiple sourcing regions — India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Guatemala — reported record operational achievements […]

The LYCRA Company opens largest spandex facility in China

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, today announced the official opening of its largest spandex production facility —the LYCRA® fiber (Yinchuan) Plant in Ningxia Province, China. This milestone underscores the company’s continued investment in the Chinese market and highlights its strong commitment […]

Lenzing invests EUR 15 mn to strengthen position in the hygiene market

The Lenzing AG is investing approximately EUR 15 mn to expand its production capacity for premium viscose fibers at its site in Lenzing Austria. This strategic investment is part of the recently announced investment program of EUR 100 mn in total to secure the long-term competitiveness of Lenzing’s Austrian production sites. The capacity expansion reinforces […]

Why is Merino Wool in demand now more than ever

From the runway to the streets, Merino wool is experiencing unprecedented global demand. Around the world, consumers are turning away from synthetics and choosing natural fibres that deliver performance, comfort and sustainability in equal measure. The past month has seen the Australian wool market embark on its biggest price rise in 30 years, amplifying the […]

Bharat Tex, India’s Global Textile Mega Event, Returns in July 2026

Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) is gearing up to host the third edition of Bharat Tex – the country’s premier global textiles and apparel event – from 14 to 17 July 2026 at the iconic Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The announcement was made today at a press conference organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation […]

Threads of Legacy, Woven with Innovation — The Story of Telephone Threads

For more than four decades, Neelam Thread Pvt. Ltd., under its iconic brand Telephone Threads, has been synonymous with quality, reliability, and craftsmanship in the embroidery and sewing thread industry. Founded in 1979 under the visionary leadership of Late Shri Satender Kumar Jain, the company has grown into one of India’s oldest and most trusted […]

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 […]