In a world where consumers demand not only beauty but also ethical provenance, the home textiles industry stands at a pivotal moment. The fabric of our future must be one of undeniable quality, absolute traceability, and unwavering sustainability. Come, join a movement that is redefining excellence in home textiles by embracing a material that embodies […]
Aditya Birla Group strengthens Technical Textiles Vision: Showcases synergies for global leadership
Exclusive Interview by K. Gopalakrishnan As the global textile industry undergoes rapid technological evolution, Aditya Birla Group has been actively leveraging its strength to build a unified presence in technical textiles domain. In a conversation with The Textile Magazine, Mr. Kapil Agrawal, Business Head – Textiles, shares Group’s strategic focus, innovation roadmap, market priorities, and emerging […]
Birla Cellulose and Circulose announce cooperation agreement to Advance Circular Textiles
Birla Cellulose, a global leader in sustainable viscose fibre, and Circulose, a leading producer of regenerated textile pulp, have inked a cooperation agreement to jointly accelerate textile recycling initiatives. Under the proposed agreement, Circulose will supply pulp made with 100% textile waste to Birla Cellulose, to produce and deliver textile fibre products to the value […]
Outlast® Wins WTiN Innovate Textile Award with Aersulate®
Outlast Technologies GmbH has been awarded the WTiN Innovate Textile Award in the category Material Innovation for Aersulate®, its aerogel-infused insulation technology. The award honors outstanding achievements in advanced material development and textile innovation. Aersulate® marks a significant advancement in thermal insulation. The technology integrates aerogel, whose highly porous structure efficiently traps air, delivering exceptional […]
Ganesha Ecosphere: Leading India’s Circular Textile Revolution with Innovation, Scale and Sustainability
Exclusive Interview by K. Gopalakrishnan, Pics by Manikandan As the global push for sustainability accelerates, recycled polyester has emerged as one of the most critical materials in the transition to circular manufacturing systems. Demand is rising rapidly as international brands, policymakers and consumers seek lower-impact alternatives to virgin plastics. At the centre of this shift […]
Cotton Council International Showcases Performance-Driven Support for Textile Mills
Exclusive Interview by K. Gopalakrishnan, Pics by Manikandan At ITMA ASIA 2025, Cotton Council International (CCI)—the global advocate for U.S. Cotton fiber—reaffirmed its strategic commitment to the Indian and South Asian textile industry. Represented by Mr. Joerg Bauersachs, Head of CCI Technical Services, and Mr. Peush Narang, CCI Program Representative for India and Sri Lanka, the […]
Asahi Kasei Advance and Teijin Frontier to Integrate Businesses for Sustainable Growth
Asahi Kasei has announced that Asahi Kasei and Teijin Limited (“Teijin”) have entered into an agreement to implement an absorption-type merger between Asahi Kasei Advance Corp. (“Asahi Kasei Advance”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, and Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. (“Teijin Frontier”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Teijin, whereby Teijin Frontier will serve as […]
TITAS 2025 — Where AI, Circularity and High-Performance Textiles Forged the Next Supply-chain Playbook
The 2025 Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS), staged at the Nangang Exhibition Center on 14–16 October, emerged this year as a clear signalling event for the industry’s next chapter: accelerated digitalisation through artificial intelligence, tighter product-level sustainability requirements, and a practical push toward circular, low-carbon manufacturing. With 388 exhibitors across 904 booths and nearly […]
Vardhman’s New Performance Frontier: The Rise of India’s Largest Integrated MMF Fabric Platform
For more than five decades, Vardhman Textiles Limited has stood as India’s most trusted symbol of textile engineering excellence. With over 1.2 million spindles and one of the country’s largest portfolios of processed cotton and blended fabrics, the group has long dominated the cotton value chain. But in a rapidly evolving global textile landscape, where […]
Teijin Frontier launches THERMOFRONT Family as New Brand of Products Offering Superior Warmth
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., has announced the launch of THERMOFRONTTM, a new master brand for sheet insulation that combines environmental responsibility with high thermal performance. The new insulation is comprised of more than 70 percent ECOPETⓇ, Teijin Frontier’s recycled polyester fiber, and incorporates hollow cross-sectional fibers and functional raw materials to deliver outstanding warmth. THERMOFRONTTM insulation is designed for a […]