Weave The Future Launches ‘What Is This Made Of?’ – A National Innovation Challenge to Rethink Textile Waste
As India strengthens its commitment towards circularity, sustainable consumption, and responsible production, Weave The Future invites citizens, creators, students, artisans, researchers, designers, innovators and communities from across the country to participate in shaping solutions to India’s growing textile waste. According to the Ministry of Textile, Government of India, the country is currently dealing with 70.73 […]
India’s Textile Export opportunity creates strong growth runway for Welspun Living
India’s textile sector is entering a favourable phase, driven by global supply chain diversification, improving demand visibility and stronger sourcing activity. As global retailers look to reduce dependence on China and increasingly consolidate sourcing with large, compliant and scaled partners, India is well positioned to gain share in global textile and apparel trade, according to […]
Aditya Birla Group opens third public school in Tamil Nadu
Aditya Birla Public School in Pallipalayam will advance access to quality education and strengthen community development The Aditya Birla Group has announced the opening of a new Aditya Birla Public School (ABPS), in Pallipalayam, Tamil Nadu. Established under the Grasim’s Jan Seva Trust, the co-educational institution will offer classes from Grade 1 through Grade 12. […]
Textile Commissioner Vrunda Desai launches ReFiber & OterRi Initiative to transform textile waste into opportunity
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, ReFiber, powered by OterRi, took a significant step towards building a sustainable future by launching Mumbai’s Mega Post-Consumer Textile Waste Collection & Upcycling Initiative. The landmark initiative aims to create a robust circular textile ecosystem by collecting, recovering and upcycling post-consumer textile waste while generating meaningful environmental […]
Grasim Industries announces fresh investment of ₹3094 Crore to expand Lyocell Capacity
Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group and a global leader in cellulosic fibres, has announced an investment of ₹3,094 crore, for Phase II Lyocell capacity of 110K TPA at Harihar, Karnataka. This expansion will consist of 2 lines of 55K TPA (150 Tons per day) each. The first line is […]
YKK strengthens India commitment with US$150 Million Investment in New Manufacturing Facility
Expanding Capacity to Serve a Fast-Growing Textile and Apparel Hub In a significant endorsement of India’s growing stature as a global textile and apparel manufacturing powerhouse, YKK Corporation has announced its decision to establish a new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu through its Indian subsidiary, YKK India Private Limited. The investment marks another important milestone […]
Global Sportswear Market to Hit $531 Bn by 2031 as Men’s Apparel Leads the Pack
What was once confined to the gym is now a lifestyle. Here is how a trillion-dollar industry is quietly rewriting the rules of fashion, retail, and consumer culture. By T. Murrali There was a time when people changed clothes before heading to the gym and changed back after. That habit is fading fast. Today, the […]
Teijin Frontier’s Multi-functional Textile Uniquely Combines Heat Retention and High Breathability
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., a Teijin Group company, today announced the development of a polyester fiber-based textile that uniquely performs two functions, which are difficult to achieve simultaneously. The new textile provides both excellent heat retention, delivered by its structure, and stuffiness suppression, provided through its high breathability. Designed for thermal apparel used in sports and outdoor activities, this new product features a […]
Six Golds and Counting: Indo Count’s Remarkable Global Growth Story
Indo Count Industries Ltd., one of India’s leading home textiles manufacturers and a globally recognized bed linen exporter, has once again reinforced its leadership position by winning the Gold Trophy at the TEXPROCIL Export Awards 2023–2024 for the 6th consecutive year in the category of Highest Export of Cotton Made-ups (Bed Linen/Bed Sheets/Quilts). The recognition […]
TEXPROCIL honours Export Excellence; Finance Minister Launches Advanced Certificate Program in International Trade
The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), the first Export Promotion Council established in India in 1954 for the promotion of cotton textile exports worldwide, celebrated the achievements of its member exporters at its Annual Awards Function held at the Leela Hotel recently. Every year, the Council recognizes the outstanding contribution of exporters by presenting […]