‘Chintz’ which has its roots in the Indian fabric ‘cheent’ is a product heritage Indian hand painting and dyeing. This rare handloom finds its lineage in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan and has taken over the European sartorial universe. By Shreya Choudhuri Updated -...Read More

The vision for India’s craft and textile sector in 2047 is to honour and give craftspeople due recognition for being climate warriors in their oneness with nature. By Geetika Sachdev August 27, 2023 / 10:16 PM IST India’s rich craft and textile heritage may be a big talking...Read More

Addressing emissions is just one part of the environmental challenges in textile production By Lira Mercer August 20, 2023 At a factory in Vietnam, a Dutch startup called DyeCoo Textile Systems is using carbon dioxide (CO2) to dye clothing. This innovative process doesn’t require any...Read More

By ALLYSON REYNOLDS 12.08.2023 6.00 AM Indigo blossoms once ran deep through the fields of South Carolina. As if out of the fairy tale “Rumpelstiltskin,” the plant could be transformed into “blue gold” — at least, that’s what many called the indigo dye in...Read More

7Newswire 10th August 2023 13:53 GMT+10 When diving into the world of sewing, the right sewing machine can make all the difference. With an overwhelming array of choices out there, whether you're a skilled seamstress or just starting, it's crucial to find a machine that suits your...Read More

Maryal Miller Carter Published 3:17 p.m. ET July 24, 2023 Grass stains on your clothes are often the price you pay for some summer fun. Chlorophyll, a strong pigment in grass, easily bonds to clothing fibers, making grass stains notoriously difficult to remove. But with the right techniques...Read More

A quick touch test can give you a sense of a knit’s quality. But dig deeper into its fibre and yarn and you can ensure your jumper lasts years Lucianne Tonti Mon 29 May 2023 16.00 BST In the 12 months I’ve spent moving between Melbourne and Sydney, I’ve learned that...Read More

By Anna Roos van Wijngaarden 25 May 2023 A shrimp pack, bag or sneaker on the shelves is not unrealistic, researchers from TômTex have discovered. They are one step further in the development of their sustainable fabric and are able to manipulate the leather-like material very...Read More

By Patrick Lee with Dessy Sagita in Jakarta May 15, 2023 In a Malaysian boutique, a small group of seamstresses sit at clattering sewing machines, stitching bright flowers and leaves into kebayas, traditional blouses worn by women around Southeast Asia. What makes kebayas special is that...Read More

May 5, 2023, 4:29 PM IST Raghav Mittal in Voices Business, TOI. The textile industry is one of the oldest and most prominent industries in India. It has a plethora of advantages, such as the ready availability of raw materials, a vast manufacturing base, a wide range of innovative...Read More