Over 1,500 exhibitors: Techtextil 2026 grows in key future sectors
Techtextil 2026 continues to grow: more than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries present their products and innovations in Frankfurt am Main from 21 to 24 April 2026. Over 120 of them are first-time exhibitors. Texprocess is taking place at the same time, remaining stable with around 200 exhibitors – despite challenging market conditions. Together, the […]
Raymond at Première Vision Paris: Redefining India’s Role in Global Luxury Textiles
By K.Gopalakrishnan At global platforms like Première Vision, where the world’s most discerning fashion brands converge to source innovation, quality, and reliability, Indian textile companies are increasingly asserting their relevance beyond cost competitiveness. Raymond Lifestyle Limited, through its integrated fabrics and apparel offering, showcased exactly this transformation at the recently concluded edition of Première Vision […]
Celebrating the Handloom Legacy of India
The Grand Handloom Fashion Show & Industry Roundtable Meet at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad with support from HSBC, organised a mega handloom event under the HandMade in India (HMI) initiative, on 19th February 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at EDII, Ahmedabad. The event brought together […]
SIMA Texfair 2026: Strengthening India’s Textile Ecosystem
The 15th edition of SIMA Texfair, one of India’s most focused Textile Machinery, Accessories & Spares exhibitions, is set to take place from March 6 to 9, 2026, at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore. Organized by The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), Texfair has steadily evolved into a must-visit platform for textile stakeholders, not […]
Rooted in Jaipur, Designed for the World: Manira Exports Brings Indian Artistry to Premiere Vision Paris
By K. Gopalakrishnan At Premiere Vision Paris, one of the world’s most influential sourcing and fashion platforms, Indian craftsmanship found a confident and contemporary voice through Manira Exports. Led by its young CEO Vansh Jain, the family-run enterprise showcased how deep-rooted Indian embroidery traditions can seamlessly align with the expectations of global luxury brands. Speaking […]
Première Vision Paris 2026: Connecting Territories of Savoir-Faire with the Future of Responsible Fashion
By K.Gopalakrishnan Insights from Desolina Suter, Fashion Director and Yann-Brieuc Chevallier, Head of Press and Public Relations, Fashion Division of GL events (Première Vision – Tranoï) Première Vision Paris 2026 reaffirmed its role as a global barometer for the fashion and textile industry, combining territorial expertise, sustainability imperatives, and forward-looking design narratives under one roof. […]
Mafatlal Industries expands healthcare portfolio with launch of Medical Apparel Platform, Mafatlal MedFits
Mafatlal Industries Limited (MIL), the flagship company of the Arvind Mafatlal Group and one of India’s most trusted textile institutions, has announced its entry into the ecommerce space with the launch of Mafatlal MedFits (www.mafatlalmedfits.com), a dedicated digital platform for medical apparel. This marks the company’s first direct-to-consumer (D2C) venture and represents a key milestone […]
Birla Cellulose at Première Vision Paris: Charting the Next Phase of Sustainable Growth for Global Textiles
By K. Gopalakrishnan At a time when the global textile and apparel industry is navigating trade realignments, evolving consumer preferences, and rising sustainability expectations, ingredient brands are assuming a far more strategic role across the value chain. At the recently held Première Vision in Paris, Aditya Birla Group’s Cellulosic Fibres Business showcased how man-made cellulosic […]
Darshan Creation: Building a Focused, Sustainable Linen Business from India to the World
By K. Gopalakrishnan As linen evolves from a niche festive fabric to an everyday lifestyle essential, Indian manufacturers with deep material understanding and ethical intent are finding new relevance in global markets. One such company is Darshan Creation, led by Kaushal Trivedi, Director of the company. In this interaction, Trivedi outlines how Darshan Creation has […]
Grasim at Première Vision Paris: Building India’s Global Natural Fibre Story Through Linen, Wool and Sustainable Innovation
K. Gopalakrishnan At the recently concluded Première Vision in Paris, the spotlight on sustainability, traceability and premium natural fibres was unmistakable. Among the exhibitors addressing this evolving global demand was Grasim Industries Limited, representing the domestic textiles business of the Aditya Birla Group. In an in-depth interaction during the exhibition, Abhishek Jain, Vice President – […]