By K. Gopalakrishnan How a 140-Year-Old Legacy Business is Creating New Growth Opportunities Through Innovation, Technology and Manufacturing Excellence Few companies can trace their origins back more than a century while continuing to reinvent themselves for future markets. Citizen Technical Textiles is one such rare example. What began as an umbrella manufacturing business in 1882 […]
Laxmipati Group Charts a New Growth Path Through Technical Textiles and Apparel
By K. Gopalakrishnan For decades, Laxmipati Group has been synonymous with quality saree manufacturing and has established itself among the most respected names in India’s textile industry. However, as global textile markets evolve and new opportunities emerge, the company is writing a fresh chapter in its growth story. Under the guidance of Shri Sanjay Sarawagi, […]
Sutlej Textiles Enters Technical Textiles to Drive Its Next Phase of Value-Led Growth
By K. Gopalakrishnan Building on its strengths in specialty yarns, sustainable fibres and integrated manufacturing, the company is strategically expanding into high-value technical textiles through its dedicated Protech platform As the global textile industry shifts towards high-performance, specification-driven and sustainable products, technical textiles are emerging as one of the most promising growth segments. Rising investments […]
Sanathan Textiles Accelerates Growth with Integrated Manufacturing Expansion and Strategic Investments Across Yarn Segments
By K. Gopalakrishnan Sanathan Textiles is strengthening its position as one of India’s most diversified yarn manufacturers through a series of strategic investments, capacity expansions and technology-driven initiatives. With a strong presence across polyester yarn, cotton yarn and technical textiles, the company continues to build a future-ready manufacturing platform capable of serving diverse domestic and […]
Where Quality Becomes Strategy: How Manjushree Spntek Is Turning Consistency into Competitive Strength
By Nithin Kumar In a market where performance claims are common and inconsistency is costly, Manjushree Spntek has built its relevance on a harder proposition: disciplined manufacturing, integrated capability, and a belief that repeatable quality is the basis of long-term trust. -A health & hygiene – first company with strategic focus built around products where […]
Odisha Weaves a New Growth Story as India’s Emerging Integrated Textile Hub
By K. Gopalakrishnan India’s textile industry is witnessing the emergence of new manufacturing destinations, and Odisha is rapidly positioning itself among the country’s most promising investment hubs. Backed by progressive policy support, world-class industrial infrastructure, abundant skilled manpower and a clear vision for integrated value chain development, the state is attracting significant investments across fibre, […]
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 […]
Arvind Advanced Materials expands into the US through Dalco-GFT Acquisition
Arvind Advanced Materials Limited (AAML), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arvind Limited, announced the acquisition of nearly 61% stake in Dalco-GFT, a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized needle-punched non-woven specialty fabrics. This acquisition reinforces Arvind’s strategy of leveraging its integrated supply chain and pursuing value-accretive opportunities to enhance resilience, expand partnerships, and respond to evolving global […]
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. […]
Aditya Birla Group showcases integrated technical textile capabilities at Techtextil 2026
As global industries rethink supply chains and accelerate the adoption of advanced materials, the Aditya Birla Group, a US$67‑billion global conglomerate, headquartered in Mumbai, India, showcased the full strength of its technical textiles portfolio at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt today. The Group’s presence underscored India’s transformation into a hub for high-value, performance-driven textile solutions within the global ecosystem. The Group’s […]