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Self-cooling clothes to beat extreme heat; Kerala scientist leads University of Alabama breakthrough

TexMart NLMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

by TexMart NLMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

A Kerala scientist leads a University of Alabama breakthrough in self-cooling clothing technology to combat extreme heat conditions. What if the clothes you wear in...

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Demand Rises for Manamedu Sarees, but Youth Avoid Loom Work

TexMart NLNovember 26, 2025November 27, 2025

by TexMart NLNovember 26, 2025November 27, 2025

Manamedu, one of the biggest cotton handloom clusters in Tiruchy, is riding a wave of renewed demand, with business touching nearly Rs 5 crore during...

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India-US Trade Deal: Textile Sector’s Biggest Bull Run?

TexMart NLNovember 21, 2025November 24, 2025

by TexMart NLNovember 21, 2025November 24, 2025

Is the India–US trade deal set to trigger the textile sector’s biggest bull run? Analysts expect major export growth, fresh orders, and industry revival. India’s...

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Anakaputhur weavers create a new legacy on the loom

TexMart NLNovember 21, 2025November 22, 2025

by TexMart NLNovember 21, 2025November 22, 2025

Anakaputhur weavers are crafting a new legacy with innovative handloom creations, preserving tradition while bringing unique sustainable textiles to the spotlight. An American professor, Arlie...

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ODISHA TEX 2025: Bhubaneswar to Host Eastern India’s Mega Textile Summit

TexMart NLJuly 22, 2025November 5, 2025

by TexMart NLJuly 22, 2025November 5, 2025

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will inaugurate this landmark event, being organised by the Government of Odisha, that aims to establish the state as a...

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Himroo to Telia Rumal: Uncovering 5 forgotten fabrics of India

TexMart NLJuly 22, 2025November 5, 2025

by TexMart NLJuly 22, 2025November 5, 2025

India’s rich craft and textile heritage boasts hundreds of fabrics and techniques that reflect the history of our nation. Among them, some were once considered...

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Sarasa Textiles Is Reinterpreting Fabric Rooted In South India

TexMart NLJuly 22, 2025November 5, 2025

by TexMart NLJuly 22, 2025November 5, 2025

Inspired by Venkatgiri weaves, Maribel George’s Sarasa Textiles brings soft, unstarched cotton sarees to life with timeless design and craftsmanship. Time and again, I’ve encountered...

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Traditional ‘jamakkalam’ weavers stare at uncertainty

TexMart NLJuly 21, 2025November 5, 2025

by TexMart NLJuly 21, 2025November 5, 2025

Sixty-nine-year-old Durai Raj is among the last generation of weavers struggling to keep the art of crafting silk border ‘jamakkalam’ alive. “There may be just...

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Naturally coloured cotton revival hit by funding crunch, low yields

TexMart NLJuly 20, 2025November 5, 2025

by TexMart NLJuly 20, 2025November 5, 2025

India’s naturally coloured cotton, which thrived commercially in the 1940s, is struggling to stage a comeback despite rising global demand for sustainable textiles and decades...

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The Warehouse tackles textile waste with clothing drop-off scheme

TexMart NLJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025

by TexMart NLJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025

The Warehouse is piloting a scheme to give discounts to customers who drop off used clothing in its “Good Drop” collection bins. Each year, 180,000...