Outlast Technologies GmbH has been awarded the WTiN Innovate Textile Award in the category Material Innovation for Aersulate®, its aerogel-infused insulation technology. The award honors outstanding achievements in advanced material development and textile innovation. Aersulate® marks a significant advancement in thermal insulation. The technology integrates aerogel, whose highly porous structure efficiently traps air, delivering exceptional […]
Ganesha Ecosphere: Leading India’s Circular Textile Revolution with Innovation, Scale and Sustainability
Exclusive Interview by K. Gopalakrishnan, Pics by Manikandan As the global push for sustainability accelerates, recycled polyester has emerged as one of the most critical materials in the transition to circular manufacturing systems. Demand is rising rapidly as international brands, policymakers and consumers seek lower-impact alternatives to virgin plastics. At the centre of this shift […]
Cotton Council International Showcases Performance-Driven Support for Textile Mills
Exclusive Interview by K. Gopalakrishnan, Pics by Manikandan At ITMA ASIA 2025, Cotton Council International (CCI)—the global advocate for U.S. Cotton fiber—reaffirmed its strategic commitment to the Indian and South Asian textile industry. Represented by Mr. Joerg Bauersachs, Head of CCI Technical Services, and Mr. Peush Narang, CCI Program Representative for India and Sri Lanka, the […]
Asahi Kasei Advance and Teijin Frontier to Integrate Businesses for Sustainable Growth
Asahi Kasei has announced that Asahi Kasei and Teijin Limited (“Teijin”) have entered into an agreement to implement an absorption-type merger between Asahi Kasei Advance Corp. (“Asahi Kasei Advance”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, and Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. (“Teijin Frontier”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Teijin, whereby Teijin Frontier will serve as […]
Indorama Ventures & Jiaren Chemical Recycling form JV to enhance circularity
Indorama Ventures’ Fibers business, a leading global supplier of recycled technical textiles, polyester fibers and yarns, and Jiaren Chemical Recycling, a technology leader in chemical polyester recycling, form a joint venture to accelerate circularity in the global textile industry. Both partners plan to leverage the joint venture to unlock up to 100,000 tonnes of textile-recycled […]
Spinning Four Decades of Strength: Jiwarajka’s Next Leap into Industrial Yarns
By Arun Rao Jiwarajka Textile Industries began its journey in 1985 as a yarn trading concern and has steadily evolved into a fully integrated polyester yarn manufacturer. Under the leadership of Mr. Sunil Jiwarajka and Mr. Surendra Jiwarajka, the Mumbai-based company has built scale, diversified its portfolio, and is now making a strategic leap into […]
TITAS 2025 — Where AI, Circularity and High-Performance Textiles Forged the Next Supply-chain Playbook
The 2025 Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS), staged at the Nangang Exhibition Center on 14–16 October, emerged this year as a clear signalling event for the industry’s next chapter: accelerated digitalisation through artificial intelligence, tighter product-level sustainability requirements, and a practical push toward circular, low-carbon manufacturing. With 388 exhibitors across 904 booths and nearly […]
Filatex Charts ₹650 Crore Pathway to Expansion and Sustainability
Filatex India Limited, a leading player in the polyester filament yarn industry, is embarking on a transformative growth journey anchored in expansion, recycling, and automation. With a planned capex of approximately ₹650 crore, the company is strategically balancing capacity augmentation with sustainability-driven initiatives, positioning itself as a frontrunner in India’s evolving textile ecosystem. To strengthen […]
Teijin Frontier launches THERMOFRONT Family as New Brand of Products Offering Superior Warmth
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., has announced the launch of THERMOFRONTTM, a new master brand for sheet insulation that combines environmental responsibility with high thermal performance. The new insulation is comprised of more than 70 percent ECOPETⓇ, Teijin Frontier’s recycled polyester fiber, and incorporates hollow cross-sectional fibers and functional raw materials to deliver outstanding warmth. THERMOFRONTTM insulation is designed for a […]
Rudra Ecovation emerges as Asia’s largest vertically integrated sustainable textiles manufacturer
Pioneers in Sustainable Textile Manufacturing Ludhiana-headquartered Rudra Ecovation Ltd, formerly known as Himachal Fibres Ltd, is the largest vertically integrated factory in Asia recycling rPET bottles and converting them into flakes, fibres, yarns, knitted fabrics and also nonwoven fabrics. The company distinguishes itself with the capacity to transform over 8.8 million bottles per day into […]