Textile Market News

Ichalkaranji’s textile industry received a major boost as Hon’ble Textile Minister Giriraj Singh visited the Ichalkaranji Pavilion at Bharat Tex 2025 - Global Textile Expo in New Delhi. During his visit, the Minister was highly impressed by the superior quality, innovation, and craftsmanship of Ichalkaranji’s yarn and textile products. He acknowledged the city's vital role in shaping the future of Indian textiles and its potential to expand on the global stage. In a significant commitment, Giriraj Singh assured a visit to Ichalkaranji soon to explore its textile ecosystem firsthand.

Davifil introduces Cotone Biolana OE, an innovative recycled yarn, at Filo 63. Designed for the Fall/Winter 2026-27 season, the eco-friendly yarn aligns with Davifil’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing 100 per cent recycled materials. The cotton in Cotone Biolana OE is sourced from garment production scraps and fabric offcuts, which are shredded and re-spun. The wool component comes from combed spinning waste, including ribbons and fiber residues.

Invista has secured a patent for a nylon recycling process that enhances the availability of high-quality post-industrial recycled (PIR) feedstock for nylon 6,6 manufacturing. The company has also filed a second patent application for a process enabling up to 100 per cent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in nylon 6,6 production, further advancing sustainability in polymer applications.

Pakistan’s cotton sector is struggling with low yields, climate change, and outdated farming practices, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report. The study highlights how small farmers and workers remain vulnerable despite the industry’s economic significance.Cotton arrivals fell 34 per cent year-on-year to 5.51 million bales till January 31, 2025, as per Arif Habib Limited. Punjab saw a 36 per cent decline, while Sindh’s arrivals dropped 32 per cent but, for the first time, surpassed Punjab’s output. Rising costs, weak policies, and poor farmer economics are driving the crisis.

Retailers in the US and EU are reducing cotton garment orders from China and Bangladesh, with Vietnam emerging as a preferred supplier. India, too, is benefiting, with its cotton textile exports rising 20 per cent year-on-year during April-December 2024. Data from the Ministry of Commerce and Texprocil shows India’s exports of cotton yarn, fabrics, and handloom products grew 11.98 per cent in December 2024, while overall growth for April-December stood at 2.82 per cent. Apparel exports rose 11.5 per cent in the same period.