in apparel and home textiles
Sourcing managers evaluating recycled fiber suppliers
Sustainability heads setting circularity targets
Textile waste management companies and recyclers looking to partner with mills.
Why It Matters?
Currently 15-20% fabric waste is generated with 95%+ going to landfill/incineration, and virgin materials
dominate at 90%+, yet buyers demand 30% recycled content by 2030.
In 2025-26, one of the most consequential shifts in textile sustainability isn’t a new fabric or chemical, it’s the regulatory and digital transformation that’s reshaping how products are tracked, verified, and communicated across global value chains: the Digital Product Passport (DPP).
DPP mandates are emerging as a cornerstone of sustainability compliance in major markets. Under initiatives such as the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan, textile products will soon require a digital, verifiable record of lifecycle data, right from raw material origin to processing details, chemical use, emissions, and end-of-life pathways. This requirement aims to drive transparency, reduce greenwashing, enable circularity, and empower buyers and regulators with reliable, structured product information.
Quick facts
The EU's tariffs on Indian goods are about 3.8 per cent, but labour-intensive sectors attract about 10 per cent import duty.
India has pushed for zero-duty access for its labour-intensive sectors.
Win win deal as together, India and the European Union (EU) account for approximately 25% (one-quarter) of the world's population.
Import duty cuts on labour-intensive sectors such as textiles are likely to be part of the free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation bloc European Union (EU), the conclusion of which is set to be announced on January 27 in New Delhi, sources said.
EasiTex Private Limited: A Digital Nerve Centre for India’s Textile and Apparel Ecosystem
That is core what we are
EasiTex Private Limited has steadily & steadfastly emerged as a credible digital influential voice within India’s textile, apparel (T&A) and technical textiles landscape. It shows that rather than operating as a manufacturing entity, the company functions as a knowledge resource, information and community-driven platform, offering timely valuable insights into industry developments, technology adoption and evolving market trends and are they likely to impact the emerging global trade landscape.
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: final countdown before buyers discover the latest textile offerings
From 2 to 4 February 2026, the 58th edition of the show will bring together more than 1,100 exhibitors from 33 countries at Paris–Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. As a true sourcing platform, the event stands out for its diversity, clear structure and operational efficiency, giving international buyers direct access to an offer tailored to their needs.
A sourcing platform in motion Given the rapid changes in the market, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris confirms its strategic role for textile and apparel professionals. The presence of more than one thousand exhibitors across Halls 2, 3 and 4 highlights the strength of a constantly evolving market, where finding reliable and competitive partners remains essential for brands.
Bharat Tex 2026: India's Premier Global Textile Expo Set for July
Bharat Tex 2026, the world's largest textile trade fair, will take place from July 14 to 17 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Organized by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation under the Ministry of Textiles, this third edition promises to unite manufacturers, exporters, designers, buyers, and leaders across the full textile value chain.
Event Highlights
The expo emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and digitization with dedicated pavilions, interactive fabric testing zones, and master classes by expert craftsmen.
The fashion and textile industry continues to see a steady flow of sustainable material innovations. Yet only a small fraction progress beyond early validation into systems capable of supporting consistent, responsible scale. The challenge is rarely innovation itself, but the sequencing of what comes next.
In 2025, the evolution of new natural fibres—such as those derived from underutilised or wild crops—highlighted a critical shift in how material innovation is being approached. Increasingly, success is determined not by novelty, but by compatibility with existing textile infrastructure, early market adoption, and readiness for regulatory and traceability requirements.
Functional Fabric Fair Launches Winter Edition 2026
Functional Fabric Fair is set to introduce its inaugural winter edition in Orlando on January 21–22, 2026, strategically co-located with the renowned PGA Show. Designed exclusively for industry professionals, this trade-focused platform brings together 90+ carefully selected exhibitors showcasing next-generation fabric innovations.
The event will spotlight high-performance and sustainability-driven textiles, with dedicated Trend Forums and Expert Talks addressing advanced material engineering, circularity, and textile-to-textile recycling.
Bharat Tex 2026: Seasons greetings.
Weaving Innovation, Sustainability & Global Success.
Wishing the textile sector a future-focused year - where sustainability, smart manufacturing, and global sourcing redefine growth. From fibre to finished fashion, 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘅 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 brings the entire textile value chain together in Delhi to shape what’s next.
Weaving a Powerful New Chapter for Textiles in 2026.
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 14 - 17 July 2026
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (India).
The 10th edition of Techtextil India 2025 concluded recently at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, with strong buyer turnout, primarily from Western India, reaching 9144 visitors across 235 Indian cities and 45 countries. Over three days, the trade fair brought together leading domestic and international brands, technology providers, institutional buyers and policymakers, reinforcing India’s ambition to emerge as a global hub for value-added technical textiles.
The show hosted 216 exhibitors, featuring over 300 brands and showcased cutting-edge solutions across 12 application areas, keeping the show floor busy throughout the three days.
The global textile and apparel industry is experiencing increasing pressure to enhance its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. Emerging regulatory frameworks such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), along with evolving expectations of stakeholders, are significantly raising the complexity of ESG compliance for retailers, brands and manufacturers. At the same time, many organizations face constraints related to limited internal ESG expertise, capacity challenges, and change-management capabilities. As a result, several proven ESG best practices—despite their potential to deliver operational, financial, and reputational benefits—remain insufficiently implemented across the industry.
Textiles Recycling Expo USA: Pioneering Circularity in Charlotte
Mark your calendars for the Textiles Recycling Expo USA, set for April 29-30, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina. This landmark event stands as North America's inaugural trade show and conference solely devoted to textile recycling, uniting experts from fashion, textiles, waste management, and recycling fields. Attendees can access free entry to uncover cutting-edge solutions, network with innovators, and discuss strategies advancing sustainable U.S. textile economies.
Developed alongside key partner Accelerating Circularity, the agenda spotlights visionary speakers tackling textile waste challenges. Sessions cover regulatory shifts, supply chain optimizations, tech breakthroughs, and funding prospects essential for circular models.
AI is transforming every industry, but it’s also reshaping our environmental landscape. Its carbon footprint is real, yet so is its ability to supercharge sustainability, accelerate climate research, and unlock smarter, cleaner systems.
Join it on December 11 for a fast, insight-packed 30-minute session that cuts through the noise. We’ll break down how AI actually impacts the environment, sustainable solutions on the horizon, and how to harness the technology’s power with responsibility.
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On-Demand Content: ITMA Sustainability Forum.
By 2030, every textile sold in the EU must be durable, recyclable, made largely from recycled fibres, and free from harmful chemicals. As part of this effort, the European Commission put in place the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles to promote sustainable and circular textile across the EU. These regulations will transform how manufacturers design, produce, and manage products across their entire value chain.
The inaugural ITMA Sustainability Forum, presented by CEMATEX to help manufacturers navigate the evolving sustainability landscape, was held on 30 October in Singapore.
Complied by Salil Chawla, Director, DFU Publication, on the occasion of CII Textcon'25 Conference held in New Delhi on 02-12-2025.
Design fast, produce faster, sell cheapest the mantra that once defined fashion is being rewitten. The fast fashion industry, now stands at a turning point as consumers demand sustainability, regulations tighten, and global supply chains shift.
This panel explores how brands and manufacturers-from global leaders to India's rising value-fashion players are rethinking the balance between speed, scale, and sustainability. Panelists will discuss how technology, circular design, and agile supply chains can drive growth responsibly, and how India can position itself as a sustainable hub in the evolving global fashion ecosystem.
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