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Lead times across India’s domestic apparel industry have compressed sharply in recent years, and the pressure is only building

"As of now, around 55 companies have signed MoUs with the state, 33 have already taken land, and nearly 10 are operational," said Hemant Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries & MSME Department, Odisha Govt.

"The reality is that simply substituting plastic with paper does not necessarily reduce environmental harm, particularly when large volumes of paper waste are exported to regions with limited recycling infrastructue," writes Sundeep Chauhan

Moisture management, wrinkle resistance, softness, stretch recovery, and breathable constructions are increasingly becoming standard expectations rather than niche value additions.

Through Ecosis Limited, Filatex is setting up a new recycling plant in Dahej, Gujarat. The ₹300 crore (US $31.52 million) project is expected to commence operations by late 2026 and is projected to process 29,000 tonnes of textile waste a

Founder and CEO of KALKI Fashion, Saurabh Gupta gets candid with Apparel Resources and tells us about his passions, gives advice to young professionals and gives his thoughts on work-life balance

Despite ongoing global uncertainties and a shifting geopolitical landscape, Tirupur’s garment manufacturers remain upbeat about the future. Industry players say recent developments, including the tariff reset announced by the Trump admini

The growth in the textile value chain is being driven by steady domestic consumption and export opportunities slowly opening up again. This momentum is clearly reflected across Mumbai’s textile ecosystem, where the Apparel Resources team

​Building further on the growing legislative focus, recently, the Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles mandated by the EU is putting the onus on brands, not just on how they make products, but also on how they manage their end-of