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 […]
MCPI and IOCL join hands for ₹5,000-Crore Polyester Manufacturing Project in Odisha
Landmark partnership paves the way for a 900 TPD integrated polyester facility at Bhadrak, strengthening India’s domestic polyester ecosystem and advancing IOCL’s diversification into textiles MCPI Private Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have signed a Joint Venture (JV) Agreement to establish a ₹5,000-crore polyester yarn manufacturing facility at Bhadrak in Odisha, marking a […]
Apparel Group redefines India’s retail landscape with Carrefour’s Ambitious Entry
Apparel Group sets the stage for Carrefour’s India journey, beginning with a 50,000+ sq. ft. Greater Noida flagship and laying the foundation for future growth across North India. Apparel Group, a leading fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, announces the entry of Carrefour into India with the opening of the renowned retailer’s first flagship store at […]
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 […]
Sanathan Textiles Expands Technical Textiles Production at Silvassa
Sanathan Textiles Limited has commenced commercial production from its expanded Technical Textiles yarn manufacturing capacity at its Silvassa facility. The expansion doubles the Company’s Technical Textiles yarn capacity from 9,000 MTPA to 18,000 MTPA and takes total installed capacity across all three yarn verticals for both locations (Silvassa and Punjab) to 488,250 MTPA. The expanded […]
Meenakshi India to more than double apparel manufacturing capacity to 38 lakh pieces by FY30
Plans Rs 40-50 crore phased capex; sees India gaining from global sourcing diversification; Q1 PAT rises 153% Meenakshi India Ltd, a manufacturer of premium apparel for international brands, plans to more than double its manufacturing capacity to 38 lakh pieces by FY30 from around 18 lakh pieces currently, supported by phased investments of around Rs […]
Ester Loop Infinite Technologies secures Multi-Year LOI with Leading Global Sports Brand for Up to 15,000 MT per Year
Ester Industries Limited, a leading Indian manufacturer of polyester films and specialty polymers, has announced that its joint venture partner, Loop Industries, Inc., has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with a leading global sports and athletic brand, for the supply of Loop™ PET Fiber Grade resin. Under a multi-year commercial framework, the company […]
TechnoSport signs MoU with Government of Tamil Nadu for ₹130 crore Phase 2 expansion of Erode facility
TechnoSport, India’s largest activewear brand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay. Under the MoU, TechnoSport will invest ₹130 crore towards the Phase 2 expansion of […]
India ITME 2026 Takes the Technology Message Across Tamil Nadu’s Textile Heartland
By MK Prabhakar Roadshows across Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, Salem and Madurai receive strong industry response, with textile leaders emphasising technology adoption, productivity, modernisation and innovation as key drivers of future growth The promotional journey for India ITME 2026, the 12th edition of India’s premier textile machinery and technology exhibition, has received an enthusiastic response from […]