Embracing khadi is not just a fashion choice but a commitment to cultural preservation and economic empowerment. By Ishika Roy, New Delhi 30th September, 2024 14:37 IST 5 min read “Khadi is India’s answer to linen,” according to fashion designer Anju Modi. What began as...Read More

By M A Mohiemen Tanim Last Updated: 1st September, 2024 4 minutes read As the textile industry grapples with its significant carbon footprint, the pursuit of low-carbon energy sources becomes imperative for achieving net-zero emissions. Solar thermal technology, while less prominent compared...Read More

From ‘Ajrakh’ to ‘zardozi’, learn about the many weaves of the country and their origin story By Anandita Sardar 7 August 2024, 04:00 PM IST From the ghats of the Ganga in Varanasi to the temple town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu and the silver sand desserts of...Read More

By Textile Magazine 9th August, 2024   The Indian textile industry is one of the largest in the world, accounting for 4% of the global textile and apparel trade. Textile manufacturing process is an important aspect for today’s fashions. There are numerous steps involved in making...Read More

Two companies with more than a century in business discuss how far textile finishes have come By Joanna Werch Takes 1st August, 2024  Fabric coatings and finishes have played a role in iconic pieces of America’s past and, with new technology, are poised to play a role in a...Read More

Desk Report  Last Updated: 9th July, 2024 A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances revealed that eyed needles, which emerged around 40,000 years ago, played a significant role beyond mere tailoring for prehistoric humans. These needles, fashioned from bones, antlers, or...Read More

Growing up in the lanes of Salangapalayam village surrounded by weavers, Kalaiyarasi Ramachandran, returned to her hometown in Tamil Nadu years later to find the traditional craft dying. Through her startup Raatai Handloom, she has transformed handloom weaving into a DIY activity. By Shivani...Read More

Story by Utsa Ganguly • 4mo • 3 min read Chikankari, originating from Lucknow, India, is a traditional embroidery style characterized by delicate and skillfully crafted handwork on various textile fabrics such as cotton, chanderi, muslin, georgette, viscose, silk, organza, net, and...Read More

As the summer heats up, we asked three fabric scientists to explain why linen keeps our bodies cooler than cotton. By Nicolás Rivero June 8, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EDT 4 min read A white cotton T-shirt and a linen button-down are both classic summer looks. But which of these fabrics...Read More

Ikat Prints: The term 'ikat' originates from the Malay word 'mengikat,' meaning to tie or bind. It's a technique used in textile design, achieved through resist dyeing. By Utsa Ganguly | Updated at: 13 May 2024 04:34 PM (IST) Ikat Print: Know Things To Keep In Mind...Read More