New ARTIROSA® CX textile combines high recycled-material content with premium aesthetics and functional performance, targeting outerwear and urban outdoor applications from Autumn/Winter 2027. Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a polyester-nylon composite fibre containing at least 93% recycled material by mass, marking a significant step towards incorporating higher levels of recycled raw materials into sophisticated textile […]
Growing consumer preference for natural fibres as Woolmark launches Return to Real
Fashion’s next premium story may be written on the fibre label As people become more selective about what they buy and wear, the material behind a garment is taking on new importance. New research commissioned to Ipsos by Woolmark across the United States, France, Germany, Italy and China found that on average, 82% of consumers […]
Bhilosa Industries proposes ₹2,500-Crore investment in Madhya Pradesh
Proposed polyester manufacturing hub at Dhar’s PM MITRA Park could create 3,750 direct jobs and strengthen the state’s man-made fibre ecosystem. Bhilosa Industries Private Limited (BIPL), one of India’s leading polyester yarn manufacturers, has proposed a phased investment of ₹2,500 crore in Madhya Pradesh to establish an integrated polyester manufacturing facility at the PM MITRA […]
Abhijit Chakraborty appointed Chairman & Director of IndianOil MCPI Yarn
IndianOil MCPI Yarn Private Limited (IMYL), a joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) and MCPI Private Limited, has introduced Mr. Abhijit Chakraborty as its Chairman & Director. Mr. Chakraborty currently serves as Executive Director (Projects) at IndianOil and brings extensive experience in project execution, engineering and industrial development. His appointment comes at a […]
Fashion for Good launches the Cotton Reloop Matrix Project
Fashion for Good announces the launch of the Cotton Reloop Matrix Project, a cross-industry initiative that will map and physically validate the quality of commercially available recycled cotton yarns against brand specifications, giving the industry a data-backed overview of how quality, price, and recycled content intersect. The project is convened with Fashion for Good partners […]
US-Grown Hemp Meets Supima
Hemp is steadily moving from a sustainability-led niche towards a commercially viable fibre for mainstream textile manufacturing, and Heartland USA is seeking to accelerate this transition through scalable fibre solutions and strategic blends. Its recent innovation combining US-grown Imperium hemp fibre with Supima® cotton demonstrates the potential to integrate hemp into commercial spinning systems while […]
BIS Invests ₹38.72 Crore Across 21 Laboratories to Strengthen Cotton Fibre Testing
In a major boost to India’s textile and agriculture sectors, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has undertaken a national project to strengthen cotton fibre testing infrastructure across India. Operating as the National Standards Body of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, BIS is providing direct financial support to establish […]
BenQ Materials Xpore Yunlin Facility Awarded bluesign® Level 3 PROGRESSIVE Rating
Material science leader BenQ Materials announced today that its eco-friendly functional textile brand Xpore Yunlin production facility has successfully passed the second bluesign® R2 assessment. The overall performance score significantly increased to 81%, officially promoting the facility to a Level 3: PROGRESSIVE System Partner. This rating symbolizes that in terms of chemical input stream management, […]
BTTF and Première Vision partner to strengthen India-France Textile and Fashion Collaboration
The Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision SA, one of the world’s leading international platforms for creative fashion, textiles, and sourcing, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2nd September, 2026 at the Premiere Vision (Paris) exhibition to establish a multi-year institutional partnership aimed at strengthening India’s engagement with the global fashion and […]
Indorama Ventures presents innovative odor capturing technology at Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress
Indorama Ventures, a global leader in fibers and nonwovens serving customers in hygiene and technical markets, will present its latest technological innovation in odor management at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress. The innovation has been developed to address one of the most important yet challenging performance requirements in absorbent hygiene and technical products: effective odor […]