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 […]
VEOCEL™ Lyocell Production Expands to Asia – Launching a New Chapter for Nonwovens in the Region
VEOCEL™, Lenzing’s flagship specialty nonwovens brand, expands production at its Thai plant in Prachinburi. This is the first-ever production of its nonwoven-grade lyocell fibers in Asia. Built in 2022 with a 100,000-ton annual production capacity, the facility – previously focused on fibers for textile applications – now can directly meet the demand for VEOCEL™’s biodegradable¹, […]
Chhattisgarh offers up to 200% incentives to boost textile investments
The Government of Chhattisgarh is offering incentives of up to 200% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) under the Industrial Development Policy 2024–30 to attract textile and garment manufacturing investments in the state. Under the policy, a garment unit with an investment of ₹100 crore and employment generation of around 3,000 persons may be eligible for […]
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. […]
Pallavaa Group: Five Decades of Innovation and Industry Leadership
By M.Prabhakar & Mohan Raj If one were to drive through Pallipalayam — a buzzing textile belt in Tamil Nadu’s Erode district — one would notice a name displayed across multiple mill entrances and production facilities that dominate the region: Pallavaa. The name is more than a brand; in this region, it represents legacy, trust, […]
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 […]
AMANN Group: Engineering Global Thread Leadership with India at the Core
By Nithin Kumar An exclusive interaction with Mr. Markus Nicolaus, CEO, and Christine Bauer, Chief Commercial Officer In a global textile industry navigating volatility, sustainability mandates, and shifting trade equations, strategic clarity is emerging as the ultimate competitive advantage. For AMANN Group, the Germany-headquartered premium sewing and embroidery thread manufacturer, that clarity is increasingly anchored in India. […]
R|Elan™ CDC Winner CRCLE by Varshne showcased Collection ‘DIALOGUE’ at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026
India continues to strengthen its leadership in sustainable innovation as the R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge (CDC) builds a new framework for fashion rooted in circularity, responsibility and forward-thinking design. Originating in India and developed in collaboration with the United Nations in India and Lakmē Fashion Week, R|Elan CDC has evolved into a globally recognised platform […]
Omafil inaugurates new plant in Turkey
Omafil, a Turkish manufacturer of value added yarns and which supplies to manufacturers of socks, narrow fabrics, medical textiles and seamless textiles has inaugurated a new production plant which will produce 9,000 tons of POY and 3,000 tons of FDY yarn per annum. This plant is expected to create 300 new jobs in the Erbaa […]
Paradise Textiles investing US $102mn in Egyptian integrated fabric manufacturing facility
Alpine Group company Paradise Textiles is setting up a US $102 million integrated fabric manufacturing facility in Alexandria’s Amreya Public Free Zone in Egypt named Alex Apparels and is expected to create new 1,200 jobs. This plant will deploy the latest environmentally friendly technologies which will help reduce environmental impact and encourage sustainability and is […]