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 […]
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, […]
RSWM partners with Noize Design Studio to establish Industry 5.0 Green Garment Manufacturing Platform in India
RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group and one of India’s leading textile manufacturers, today announced a Joint Venture with Barcelona-based Noize Design Studio (NDS9), an apparel design, product development and global marketing company, to establish a design-led, integrated garment manufacturing platform in India focused on premium denim and activewear for leading […]
Usha Yarns Secures Growth Equity Investment from Fullerton Carbon Action Fund
Usha Yarns Limited (“Usha Yarns”), a producer of high-quality recycled yarns with advanced, well established production processes, has announced a growth equity investment from the Fullerton Carbon Action Fund (“Fullerton”), a private equity strategy managed by Fullerton Fund Management that backs established mid-market companies across Emerging Asia to accelerate decarbonisation. Founded in 1995 and operating […]
Syama Denims Redefines the Future of Sustainable Denim
Innovation, Sustainability and Speed Drive Syama Denims’ Global Growth Strategy By Jayshri Ramani As the global denim industry undergoes a profound transformation driven by sustainability, innovation and changing consumer preferences, Indian manufacturers are increasingly positioning themselves as strategic partners rather than mere suppliers. Among them, Syama Denims, the manufacturing arm of Sri Shyam Fashion India […]
NORDShield, Leading the Transition to Bio-Based Textile Performance Solutions
By K. Gopalakrishnan As sustainability regulations become more stringent and global brands intensify their focus on responsible sourcing, the textile industry is undergoing a fundamental shift towards safer, bio-based and environmentally responsible chemical solutions. Traditional antimicrobial and odour-control technologies based on heavy metals and biocides are increasingly coming under regulatory scrutiny, creating significant opportunities for […]
Weave The Future Launches ‘What Is This Made Of?’ – A National Innovation Challenge to Rethink Textile Waste
As India strengthens its commitment towards circularity, sustainable consumption, and responsible production, Weave The Future invites citizens, creators, students, artisans, researchers, designers, innovators and communities from across the country to participate in shaping solutions to India’s growing textile waste. According to the Ministry of Textile, Government of India, the country is currently dealing with 70.73 […]
Textile Commissioner Vrunda Desai launches ReFiber & OterRi Initiative to transform textile waste into opportunity
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 […]
How Navi Mumbai is Turning Textile Waste into Opportunity for People and the Planet
Navi Mumbai’s Textile Recovery Facility is transforming textile waste into opportunity through circular systems and community participation. Under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, the initiative cuts landfill waste, creates livelihoods, and offers a scalable model for urban India. India generates nearly 7.8 million metric tonnes of post-consumer textile waste each year, reflecting the scale and diversity […]
Trident Group commissions additional 5.40 MWp rooftop solar power project at Budhni, Madhya Pradesh
Trident Group has successfully commissioned an additional 5.40 MWp Rooftop Solar Power Project at its state‑of‑the‑art Budhni manufacturing facility. This newly commissioned solar capacity marks yet another major step forward in Trident’s longstanding commitment to renewable energy and environmental stewardship. With this addition, the total installed solar power capacity at the Budhni plant has now […]