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 – […]
PDS Reports Q3 & 9M FY26 Financial Results
PDS Limited, the global supply chain solutions company offering customized solutions to global brands and retailers across services like product development, sourcing, manufacturing, and brand management, announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. Consolidated Financial Results Q3FY26 and 9MFY26: (₹ in crs, unless mentioned Otherwise) Particulars Q3 […]
KKCL reports robust Q3 & 9M’FY26 results: Sales Growth and Margin Expansion Drive Momentum
Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited (KKCL), a leading lifestyle brand with over four decades of legacy in India’s fashion apparel segment, announced its audited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. Key Financial Highlights are as follows: Particulars (₹ Cr) Q3’FY26 Q3’FY25 Y-O-Y Q2’FY26 9M’FY26 9M’FY25 Y-O-Y Revenue from Operations 301.1 255.2 18.0% 354.1 […]
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 […]
R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge special edition to be organized in 2026 for the Franco-Indian Year of Innovation
The Embassy of France in India and the French Institute in India, in partnership with Reliance Industries Limited, the United Nations in India and the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, are pleased to announce a special Indo-French edition of the R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge to be held in 2026, as part […]
Budget Expectations 2026–27: Rebuilding Export Competitiveness for Indian Textiles
The Union Budget 2026–27 comes at a critical juncture for India’s textile and apparel sector, which is facing an unprecedented external shock from steep US import tariffs even as it remains one of the country’s largest employment generators. With over 45 million livelihoods dependent on the sector and exports already under strain, the Budget must […]
Archroma and HeiQ partner to bring revolutionary antimicrobial and odor-control solutions
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and HeiQ, a Swiss deeptech materials innovator active in functional textiles and sustainable fibers, have entered into a co-marketing agreement that combines their complementary strengths to deliver advanced, planet-conscious anti-odor and antimicrobial technologies to brands, retailers, and textile mills worldwide. Together, Archroma and HeiQ will […]