On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, ReFiber, powered by OterRi, took a significant step towards building a sustainable future by launching Mumbai’s Mega Post-Consumer Textile Waste Collection & Upcycling Initiative. The landmark initiative aims to create a robust circular textile ecosystem by collecting, recovering and upcycling post-consumer textile waste while generating meaningful environmental […]
Grasim Industries announces fresh investment of ₹3094 Crore to expand Lyocell Capacity
Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group and a global leader in cellulosic fibres, has announced an investment of ₹3,094 crore, for Phase II Lyocell capacity of 110K TPA at Harihar, Karnataka. This expansion will consist of 2 lines of 55K TPA (150 Tons per day) each. The first line is […]
Teijin Frontier and Asahi Kasei announce new company name ahead of Business Integration
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., a Teijin Group company, and Asahi Kasei Advance Corporation, part of the Asahi Kasei Group, have announced the name of a new company integrating the two organizations, which will be established on October 1, 2026. TA Frontier Co., Ltd. will bring together the complementary materials-related technologies and marketing capabilities of Teijin […]
Syre partners with Target to advance next-generation recycled materials at scale
Syre, the textile impact company hyperscaling textile-to-textile recycling has announced an expanded collaboration with Target to accelerate the adoption of next-generation recycled materials across retail at scale. Through this work, Syre will support Target in advancing the integration of textile-to-textile recycled polyester into high-volume categories like apparel and home, bringing more sustainable options to consumers […]
UK Defence Textile Collaboration formed between Pincroft and Toray Textiles
As the UK Government looks to secure a resilient domestic supply chain, Pincroft Dyeing & Printing and Toray Textiles Europe Ltd have responded to the need for printed woven technical textiles for the UK defence sector. Both companies are established suppliers to NATO military programmes and are now well positioned to support UK defence requirements. […]
Partnerships Power Growth as Asia Pacific Rayon Targets India and Indonesia Textile Opportunities
Asia’s manmade cellulosic fibre market continues to evolve through deeper collaboration, regional partnerships and product innovation, with Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) leveraging two major industry exhibitions to reinforce its long-term commitment to customers in Indonesia and India. The company, recognised as Asia’s first fully integrated viscose rayon manufacturer, participated in key textile trade events in Jakarta and Mumbai to […]
Outlast Technologies’ Bailey – Feel the cool
Anyone who picks up the new material from Outlast Technologies GmbH can hardly hide their surprise. The latest product from the temperature specialist feels exceptionally cool to the touch. Launched under the name Bailey, the material immediately makes one thing clear upon first contact: this is more than a conventional textile. This extraordinary first impression […]
The Chatterjee Group’s Multi-Billion Vision Expands with High-Growth Digital-First Initiatives
Garden Vareli’s D2C launch showcases TCG’s agile model, set to redefine women’s ethnic wear The Chatterjee Group (TCG), a multi-billion dollar global conglomerate, announced a major acceleration of its strategic expansion into high-growth, digital-first consumer markets. This new phase was marked by the successful launch of a direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform for its iconic brand, Garden […]
Teijin Frontier Announces New Stretch Polyester Yarn Offering for High‑performance Materials
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. has announced that it has developed a new stretch polyester yarn that offers new opportunities to create comfortable, all-polyester fabrics for sports and outdoor wear. The new polyester yarn demonstrates exceptional compatibility with high-performance polyester materials. Further, Teijin Frontier’s proprietary polymer design and spinning technology impart excellent elasticity to the new yarn. […]
Sanathan Textiles: Scaling Sustainability and Strengthening Europe-Focused Growth in the FTA Era
By K. Gopalakrishnan Interview with Sammir Dattani, Executive Director, Sanathan Textiles Limited As global textile supply chains undergo structural realignment, India’s expanding Free Trade Agreement network—particularly the landmark India–EU FTA—marks a pivotal moment for the industry. In this exclusive interaction with The Textile Magazine, Sammir Dattani, Executive Director at Sanathan Textiles Limited, explains how the […]