Category: Interviews & Opinions
Molecular engineering enables durable antiviral, antibacterial cotton
In recent decades, researchers have investigated various approaches to incorporating antiviral and antibacterial properties into cotton textiles due to their universal use. Frequent outbreaks of ... Read More
Future of Sustainable Dyes and Bio-Based Alternatives or Waterless Dyeing
There is a slew of new technologies making their way into the Dyeing segment, literally transforming the segment into a new-age category, says Satish Panchani. ... Read More
Leveraging traditional practices for a sustainable textile future
This is the right time for India to make sustainability its core strength by manufacturing products that can be recycled and repurposed to have multiple ... Read More
How rural craftsmanship is driving economic and cultural empowerment
The artisan earns a livelihood, the craft finds continuity, and the consumer becomes part of a larger narrative that honors authenticity over mass production, says ... Read More
Why Tier II & III cities are the next growth engines for India’s apparel industry
Consumers increasingly merge modern fashion trends with traditional elements, reflecting personal style and heritage, says Ramesh Agarwal. India’s fashion story is no longer confined to ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Sustainable trends in colour palettes, print and design for home textiles
Clean, considered design reduces material use, and at the same time, creates visual calm, shares Smriti Choudhary. Sustainability, to me, isn’t a choice — it’s ... Read More