By K. Gopalakrishnan Building on its strengths in specialty yarns, sustainable fibres and integrated manufacturing, the company is strategically expanding into high-value technical textiles through its dedicated Protech platform As the global textile industry shifts towards high-performance, specification-driven and sustainable products, technical textiles are emerging as one of the most promising growth segments. Rising investments […]
APR Accelerates Lyocell Adoption in Indonesia with Fabric Processing Masterclass
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), a member of the RGE group of companies, recently conducted its Lyocell Fabric Processing Masterclass in two of Indonesia’s key textile hubs – Bandung and Solo – to help accelerate adoption of next-generation sustainable fibres. The programme brought together fabric manufacturers, value-chain partners, and technical experts to discuss critical production challenges […]
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. […]