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 […]
Fashion For Good mobilises industry to adopt Mass Balance Attribution and accelerate decarbonisation
Fashion for Good launches Mass Balance Demonstrator project, a collaborative industry initiative to implement and scale the mass balance attribution (MBA) chain-of-custody model for biomass-attributed PET in textile applications. The project represents a concrete step toward accelerating brand-driven decarbonisation across the apparel value chain. While the portfolio of both preferred existing and next-generation materials offers […]
Canvaloop raises $1.5 million from GVFL and Rockstud Capital to scale alternative fibre in India
Canvaloop, a biomaterials company transforming agricultural waste into textile-grade fibres, has raised $1.5 million from Gujarat Venture Finance Limited (GVFL) and Rockstud Capital to scale its alternative fibre platform in India. The startup, which gained national attention through Shark Tank India, is now focused on expanding production capacity and accelerating the commercial adoption of sustainable fibres. […]
Surat Fabric Manufacturer General Group Combines Scale with Sustainability, Plans IPO
By Arun Rao Sustainability at the Core Surat-based General Group has established sustainability as a fundamental pillar of its textile manufacturing operations. The company produces 70% of its fabric portfolio using recycled and sustainable fibers, including polyester, nylon, and viscose. Demonstrating its commitment to environmental stewardship, General Group has invested in a Zero Liquid Discharge […]