By K. Gopalakrishnan At Premiere Vision Paris, one of the world’s most influential sourcing and fashion platforms, Indian craftsmanship found a confident and contemporary voice through Manira Exports. Led by its young CEO Vansh Jain, the family-run enterprise showcased how deep-rooted Indian embroidery traditions can seamlessly align with the expectations of global luxury brands. Speaking […]
Première Vision Paris 2026: Connecting Territories of Savoir-Faire with the Future of Responsible Fashion
By K.Gopalakrishnan Insights from Desolina Suter, Fashion Director and Yann-Brieuc Chevallier, Head of Press and Public Relations, Fashion Division of GL events (Première Vision – Tranoï) Première Vision Paris 2026 reaffirmed its role as a global barometer for the fashion and textile industry, combining territorial expertise, sustainability imperatives, and forward-looking design narratives under one roof. […]
Birla Cellulose at Première Vision Paris: Charting the Next Phase of Sustainable Growth for Global Textiles
By K. Gopalakrishnan At a time when the global textile and apparel industry is navigating trade realignments, evolving consumer preferences, and rising sustainability expectations, ingredient brands are assuming a far more strategic role across the value chain. At the recently held Première Vision in Paris, Aditya Birla Group’s Cellulosic Fibres Business showcased how man-made cellulosic […]
Darshan Creation: Building a Focused, Sustainable Linen Business from India to the World
By K. Gopalakrishnan As linen evolves from a niche festive fabric to an everyday lifestyle essential, Indian manufacturers with deep material understanding and ethical intent are finding new relevance in global markets. One such company is Darshan Creation, led by Kaushal Trivedi, Director of the company. In this interaction, Trivedi outlines how Darshan Creation has […]
Grasim at Première Vision Paris: Building India’s Global Natural Fibre Story Through Linen, Wool and Sustainable Innovation
K. Gopalakrishnan At the recently concluded Première Vision in Paris, the spotlight on sustainability, traceability and premium natural fibres was unmistakable. Among the exhibitors addressing this evolving global demand was Grasim Industries Limited, representing the domestic textiles business of the Aditya Birla Group. In an in-depth interaction during the exhibition, Abhishek Jain, Vice President – […]
European Flax, Linen & Hemp: Why India Is Central to the Future of Traceable, Sustainable Natural Fibres
By K. Gopalakrishnan As sustainability, traceability and authenticity become non-negotiable for global fashion and home textile brands, natural fibres with a proven environmental and social story are gaining renewed importance. At the centre of this shift is the Alliance for European Flax, Linen & Hemp, the collective body representing the entire European flax and hemp […]
Design Beyond Aesthetics: How JLX Studio Is Reframing Textile and Product Design as a Strategic Business Tool
In an era where textiles, apparel, and product categories are shaped as much by economics and ecosystems as by creativity, design studios are being challenged to move beyond surface-level aesthetics. At this intersection of design, manufacturing, and market intelligence, stands JLX Studio, founded by Jeevan L Xavier, who also serves as Director at Explorinno. Positioned […]
Alok Industries Reinvents Home Textiles: Built-in Performance, Sustainability and New Launches for Heimtextil
By K. Gopalakrishnan Alok Industries is reasserting its leadership in home textiles with a wave of product innovations that place performance and sustainability at the yarn level. At a time when global buyers are demanding traceability, lower environmental impact and better functional performance, Alok’s home textiles division is unveiling a broad set of new technologies […]
Mohan Spintex India: Threads of Legacy, Sustainability and a Future‑Ready Vision
Exclusive Interview by K. Gopalakrishnan In a global textile industry defined by sustainability mandates, tightening regulations, and technology-led quality benchmarks, Mohan Spintex India Limited has emerged as a rare example of a company that has scaled with conscience. Over the last two decades, the business has consciously blended legacy with modernity, growth with governance, and […]
Himatsingka reinforces global leadership with consolidation, integration and innovation
Exclusive Interview by K. Gopalakrishnan Amid one of the most turbulent global business cycles in recent memory, Himatsingka has chosen clarity over urgency and depth over haste. Rather than chase growth for optics, the company has pursued a strategy rooted in consolidation, operational discipline and future-focused investment across manufacturing scale, digitalisation and market alignment. As […]