SITRA in Coimbatore signs MoU with Taiwan institute

The South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) in Coimbatore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) to promote research and technical cooperation in…

Cotton prices surge ₹4,000 a candy, T.N. textile mills fret over costs

A cotton textile mill in Tiruppur | Photo Credit: The Hindu Cotton prices have surged ₹4,000 a candy in the past 10 days, barely 22 days into the 2026-27 cotton…

Garment exports have the potential to grow 25% next year: ITF

Indian garment exports have the potential for a 25% increase next year and will better performance in the three major markets – USA, UK, and the European Union. Prabhu Dhamodharan,…

Tiruppur domestic garment exhibition to be held in January

The South India Hosiery Manufacturers Association (SIHMA) and the Tirupur Domestic Garments Manufacturers Association (TIDGMA) will, in January next year, organise an exhibition of garments made in Tiruppur for the…