Textiles and Apparel

Synthetic Developments

Synthetic Developments Synthetic leather, also referred to as faux leather, is taking the industry by storm. Leather has always been a luxurious choice for many people, who wish to use it as a fabric for clothing, footwear or upholstery. However, the rising cost of genuine leather and the ever-increasing awareness of animal cruelty norms has […]

10 Reasons to Invest in Textile Sector in India

10 Reasons to Invest in Textile Sector in India India is the second largest manufacturer of textile and apparel in the world. Indian textile and apparel market is estimated at US$ 122 Bn., 70% of which is domestic consumption while exports constitute the rest 30%. The sector in India has been growing in double digits […]

It’s Time To Pick – India’s Weaving Industry

It’s Time To Pick – India’s Weaving Industry India has the largest number of looms in place to weave fabrics, accounting for 64 percent of the globally installed looms. After independence, weaving industry was seen both as an employment provider in large parts of rural India and a vehicle to protect cultural heritage. Indian weaving […]

India An Emerging Market & Global Manufacturing Hub for Technical Textiles

India An Emerging Market & Global Manufacturing Hub for Technical Textiles Technical textiles refer to textile materials primarily used for their technical performance and functional properties. Based on product characteristics, functional requirements and end-user applications; technical textiles products have been classified into 12 categories, viz., Agrotech (Agro-textiles), Buildtech (Construction Textiles), Clothtech (Clothing Textiles), Geotech (Geo-textiles), […]

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