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Textile Value Chain
TMMA's 65th Annual General Meeting: Charting the Future of India's Textile Machinery Sector
The Textile Machinery Manufacturers' Association (India) successfully organised its 65th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Export and R&D Awards Function, and a high-level stakeholder consultation at the India ITME Centre, Mumbai. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to reflect on the current state of the textile machinery sector and chart the path forward.
6 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
Textile Circularity - A Decade of Experiments and Experiences at Meemansa
The textile industry is a paradox: it is a generator of beauty, culture, and livelihoods - yet also one of the most resource-intensive and waste-producing sectors in the world.
6 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
Your Next Big Buyer Won't Ask for Price - They'll Ask for Your Scope 3
Every time we make a piece of clothing — from buying cotton to spinning yarn, weaving fabric, stitching garments, transporting, and even the way the customer washes it — we leave behind a footprint.
3 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
Textile Automation Impact
We explore how automation is redefining the textile and apparel industries not just in technology, but in the very foundation of production, sustainability, and competitiveness.
4 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
India Gets its First: Liva Reviva TM M Marks a New Milestone in Recycled Cellulosic Fibre
Redefining fashion's environmental future, Birla Cellulose has introduced Liva Reviva™ M: India's first next-generation circular fibre.
1 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
NIT Jalandhar Signs MoU with Tynor Orthotics, Mohali
The Department of Textile Technology at Dr B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tynor Orthotics Pvt. Ltd., a leading Indian manufacturer of orthopaedic and healthcare products.
1 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
It's the Machine Era...Upgrade to Safeguard & Magnify Textiles!!!
Our world is surrounded by automated systems; we wake up to the chirping sounds of alarms, and with another touch, the coffee maker starts brewing.
7 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
Recycled Polyester Fabric: From Plastic Bottles to Your Wardrobe
Every day, millions of plastic bottles end up in trash bins around the world.
4 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
Geopolitical Risks and the Future of Indian Textile Exports: Navigating an Uncertain World
The global textile trade, once anchored in predictable economic cycles and established trade corridors, now finds itself navigating one of the most volatile geopolitical landscapes in decades. From the Russia x Ukraine war to the conflict in West Asia, from U.S. x China, U.S. x India tariff hostilities to fragmented global trade alliances, uncertainty has become the new constant.
4 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
The Impact of Textile Automation: Transforming an Industry Thread by Thread
Walk into any modern textile factory today, and you'll witness something remarkable. Machines that once needed constant human guidance now hum along independently, making split-second decisions. Robots handle delicate fabrics with precision that would make veteran seamstresses nod in approval. This isn't science fiction; it's the reality reshaping the $31 billion textile machinery market right now.
6 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
Australia's Cotton Industry in 2025: Navigating Markets, Sustainability, and Change
As the Australian cotton season draws to a close in October 2025, the industry stands at a pivotal moment shaped by steady production, dynamic export trends, and a sharpened focus on sustainability. This article examines the latest market report from the Australian Cotton Shippers Association, providing a comprehensive analysis of harvest outcomes, export performance, operational challenges, and ongoing efforts to solidify Australia's reputation as a leading supplier of high-quality natural fibre.
2 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
Restitching Confidence in India's Textile Industry: Duty Waiver Impact
India’s textile sector has received a timely policy nudge. The temporary waiver of 11% duty on raw cotton imports until December 31 is more than a cost-saving measure; it’s a confidence signal. For an industry that powers employment and exports, this move stabilises input costs, cushions margins, and creates headroom for modernisation. The message is clear: policy agility can restore competitiveness when volatility threatens growth.
3 min |
October 2025
Textile Value Chain
ESG in Textiles: A Guide for Manufacturers, Exporters & Investors
In the last three years, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) has moved from a good practice to a global business requirement.
2 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Reviving Handloom for Brand-Readiness: Toward India as a Responsible Fashion Capital
India's handloom heritage is not merely a craft tradition—it is a living testimony to resilience, artistry, and identity. Yet, in today's fast-paced global fashion ecosystem, preserving heritage is only half the mission. The greater challenge—and opportunity—lies in making handloom brand-ready, commercially sustainable, globally competitive, and environmentally responsible.
2 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Garment-Led Investments Poised to Drive Indian Textile Industry's Growth
State working towards establishing Six Technical Textile Parks to make Maharashtra a hub for Technical Textiles: Textiles Minister, Govt of Maharashtra
4 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Textile Sourcing Meet '25 Jaipur Edition
The 11th Edition of Textile Sourcing Meet (TSM'25) concluded successfully in Jaipur, establishing itself once again as India's premier platform for sustainable, circular, and responsible textile sourcing.
1 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Recycling Textiles in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities
The Canadian textile industry is now in for a period of rapid change. From a world made up of virtually no domestic production and dominated by traditional mills and imports, it is heading toward sustainability, innovation, and tech-driven production.
3 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
The Renaissance of Heritage Textiles
Heritage textiles are traditional methods of producing fabrics, often used in home décor, saris, and dress materials. These techniques have been passed down through generations, preserving time-tested craftsmanship.
3 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Sutradhar – Art Walk: Where Art Meets Sustainability
The Textile Sourcing Meet 2025, held at the Intercontinental Jaipur, witnessed an inspiring confluence of creativity, sustainability, and innovation. Among the highlights of the two-day event was Sutradhar — an ArtWalk curated by Dashmeet Singh, Founder & Creative Director of The Art Floor.
3 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Catalysing Change: IFAT India 2025 and the Vision of Robin Fernandes
TVC Media Team had the privilege to speak with Mr Robin Fernandes, Executive Director of IFAT India, a seasoned leader with over two decades dedicated to advancing B2B exhibitions and trade platforms across multiple industries and geographies.
5 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Odisha 2030: Building the Textile Capital of Eastern India
Odisha is charting a bold path to emerge as the Textile Capital of Eastern India by 2030 under the leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi. The TVC Media Team had the privilege of speaking with Shri Hemant Sharma, IAS, ACS, Industries Department, Government of Odisha, to discuss this transformative vision.
6 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
How Sri Ram Mohan Textiles Wove Solar Into Its Growth Strategy
A well-recognised name in India's textile industry, Sri Ram Mohan Textiles is celebrated not only for its premium fabrics but also for embedding sustainability into its core operations.
1 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Khadi Fabric: A Legacy of Sustainability and Freedom
Khadi stands as a prime example of ethical textile production - hand spun and handwoven from natural fibres like cotton and silk, making both the fabric and its production process ethical and sustainable.
3 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Emerging Textile Markets: Middle East & Africa – A New Frontier for Indian Players
The global textile industry is undergoing a significant transformation as sourcing patterns and consumption hubs shift beyond traditional strongholds in the U.S., EU, and China.
3 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Development of Traditional Pattachitra Art by 3D Printing Technique for Fashion: A Hybrid Creation
Abstract : In India, many native arts and crafts have been steadily disappearing from artisan communities. Pattachitra of Odisha happens to be one of them. The decline of this most intricate painting art is primarily attributed to it being too labour-intensive.
4 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
The Revival of Heritage Textiles
The revival of Indian heritage textiles is about perseverance, observation, innovation, implications, and implementations with newer technologies and a focus on the construction of a sustainable bridge between the culture of the past and the future in the domain of heritage textile materials.
5 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
The Evolving Value of the Polyester Value Chain
The global textile industry is at a transformative juncture. As consumer demands shift towards performance, sustainability, and affordability, Polyester Filament yarn- already the world's most widely used fibre-continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of textiles. The polyester value chain, from upstream petrochemicals to downstream fashion and technical applications, is poised for accelerated growth, driven by evolving end-use sectors, innovation, and global policy shifts.
3 min |
September 2025
Textile Value Chain
Impact-Driven Investments Are Transforming India's Textile Belt into a Global Sustainability Hub
India's textile sector has long been a cornerstone of its economy. Long known for scale and low cost, the sector is now repositioning itself as a global hub for sustainable production. The government's ambition is clear: triple the industry's value to USD 350 billion by 2030 while reducing emissions by half. But as many analysts and journalists note (see \"Can India triple the value of its fashion sector while halving emissions?\" by Brooke-Roberts Islam), ambition alone doesn't guarantee alignment with climate goals.
3 min |
July 2025
Textile Value Chain
Global Sourcing Expo Sydney 2025 Shatters Attendance Records, Reinforces Global Trade Hub Status
The Global Sourcing Expo Sydney has reaffirmed its status as Australia's leading trade sourcing platform, drawing an unprecedented 5,434 unique visitors to the International Convention Centre from 17 to 19 June 2025. This marks a significant 22% increase in attendance compared to the previous year, highlighting the event's growing significance across the apparel, textiles, accessories, footwear, and homeware industries.
1 min |
July 2025
Textile Value Chain
The US Textile Market: Consumer Trends, Trade Barriers, and Growth Potential for India
Introduction The United States remains a pivotal market for global textile trade, characterised by shifting consumer preferences—luxury, fast fashion, athleisure and sustainable apparel—and heightened regulatory and geopolitical complexity. For Indian exporters and textile businesses, the current tariff uncertainty and demand dynamics present both challenges and opportunities.
3 min |