MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel tech company, unveiled its refreshed Plan for Change, a bold roadmap to reshape the future of apparel. The Plan for Change 2030 is MAS’ company-wide sustainability strategy, building on the momentum of the 2025 Plan for Change, which was established in 2020. Having made significant progress against its 2025 […]
Downstream textile sector gets a leg-up from QCO revocation
However, polyester yarn industry at upstream end may see increased competition from imports The recent government decision to rescind the Quality Control Order (QCO) on several polymer and fibre intermediates will provide respite to the tariff-impacted downstream textiles segments, particularly readymade garments, which will now have access to more competitively priced raw material imports. This […]
Asia Pacific Rayon Targets India’s Growing Demand for Sustainable Textiles
Fashion and textile customers in India are becoming increasingly conscious of the value of sustainably produced fibres. As a result, demand for viscose and lyocell—both eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fibres—is gaining strong momentum. According to industry projections, India’s viscose market is expected to grow by 8.9 per cent over the next five years, while demand […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Liva Reviva™ M launches as India’s First Mechanically Recycled Cellulosic Fibre, Championing Circular Fashion
In a landmark move that could redefine fashion’s environmental future, Birla Cellulose announced the launch of Liva Reviva™ M, India’s first next-generation circular fibre made with up to 50% mechanically recycled post-consumer textile waste. This breakthrough marks not just a product launch, but a bold declaration: fashion can no longer afford to be linear. At […]