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2026-05-19 09:29:53 -

Tamil Nadu CM seeks PM Modi’s intervention to scrap 11% cotton import duty
Cotton prices jump 25% in two months; industry warns of rising yarn costs and job risks Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking immediate intervention to remove the 11% import duty on cotton, citing a growing crisis in the state’s textile and apparel industry due to sharp increases in raw material costs. In his letter, Vijay said cotton...

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2026-05-18 09:43:20 -

Cabinet clears Rs 56.59 billion Mission for Cotton Productivity to boost output by 2031
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved an outlay of Rs 56.59 billion for the “Mission for Cotton Productivity” for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31, aimed at addressing key challenges in India’s cotton sector such as stagnant productivity, quality concerns and supply chain bottlenecks. Aligned with the Government of India’s 5F...

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2026-04-08 06:32:31 -

Navi Mumbai textile facility turns waste into livelihoods under SBM-U 2.0
Navi Mumbai is emerging as a frontrunner in sustainable waste management with its Textile Recovery Facility (TRF), an initiative that is converting discarded textiles into valuable resources while generating employment and supporting environmental goals. Developed under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 framework, the facility is playing a key role in reducing the growing burden of...

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2026-04-06 06:31:10 -

Techtextil 2026 highlights nature-based and circular innovations in technical textiles
New “Nature Performance” label to feature 110+ exhibitors showcasing bio-based and sustainable materials. Frankfurt am Main, 30 March 2026: Techtextil 2026 will place strong emphasis on alternative materials and recycling technologies as the technical textiles industry accelerates its shift towards sustainability and circularity. The leading global trade fair, scheduled from 21 to...

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2026-04-02 10:08:21 -

KARL MAYER - Lenzing advance warp knitting with cellulose fibres
Karl Mayer and the Lenzing Group have partnered on a joint innovation project aimed at advancing warp knitting using scalable cellulose fibre solutions, with the results set to debut at Premiere Vision in Paris. The collaboration focuses on identifying efficient ways to process Lenzing’s TENCEL Lyocell and TENCEL Modal fibres with Micro Technology on KARL MAYER warp knitting machines,...

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2026-04-01 11:57:45 -

What 2025 revealed about scaling sustainable materials
In 2025, the evolution of HimGra, a natural fibre developed from wild Himalayan grass, offered a practical case study of this transition. The fashion and textile industry is not short of sustainable material innovations. What remains scarce are materials that successfully move beyond early validation into systems capable of supporting long-term, responsible scale. In 2025, the evolution of...

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2026-03-31 08:33:09 -

Diversifying Exports
With nearly 40 per cent of India’s textile exports headed to the US, market volatility there poses serious risks. Slowing demand and shifting trade dynamics make over-reliance unsustainable. It’s time India broadens its export horizon—tapping emerging markets to build resilience and ensure long-term growt says Divya Shetty. The US decision to impose 50 per cent...

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2026-03-28 05:58:48 -

Indian Textile Journal Presents India’s Top 50 Textile Companies in 2025
Amid global market turbulence in 2024–25 — driven by subdued activity in advanced economies, persistent geopolitical tensions, and intensifying tariff measures — many Indian textile enterprises delivered a strong performance in FY25. The Indian Textile Journal (ITJ) presents its annual “Top 50 Indian Textile Companies” list, recognising the leaders driving growth...

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2026-03-28 05:25:34 -

Reimagining Denim - Responsibly
Anant Ahuja says, enabling low-impact technologies through policy, brands making long-term commitments to traceable sourcing, and manufacturers building innovation ecosystems and not just factories — across the board, we need aligned incentives to make sustainable denim the norm, not the niche. Denim, as a fabric, resists time. Worn, torn, and reborn across decades, it has become the...

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2026-03-28 05:01:32 -

India spins a new chapter in textiles with duty relief and smart machines
The strategic outlook is constructive. Duty relief has lowered the cost floor. Smart machinery is raising the performance ceiling. The corridor between the two is where competitiveness compounds, says Mukundan Menon India’s textile story has always been one of resilience and reinvention. From the legacy of fine muslins and cottons to today’s role as a global supplier of apparel...

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2026-03-27 11:32:14 -

Fashion design process from shape memory and conventional textiles
The successful development and implementation of smart clothing require close collaboration among manufacturers, designers, and educators due to the inherently interdisciplinary nature of the field. The emergence of smart textiles marks a significant milestone in the textile industry, enabling the integration of advanced functionalities into fabrics. Among the various types of smart textiles,...

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2026-03-26 11:07:37 -

Good Fashion Fund validates impact in India’s tier 2 and 3 units
In February this year, the Good Fashion Fund conducted an annual progress assessment of Coimbatore- based Sri Kannapiran Mills, supported by expert advisors including Bureau Veritas, Fairwear Foundation, GlobalCAD and adelphi Consult. The Good Fashion Fund, managed by FOUNT, made its second investment in India with Sri Kannapiran Mills in 2023 for a $2.5 million US dollar, long-term loan...

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