Sustainable Textiles

3 articles

Close-up of artisan's hands delicately hand-embroidering a vibrant floral design onto a silk textile, showcasing intricate craftsmanship.

What Are Hand-Embroidered Textiles and Why Do They Matter in 2026?

A single hand-embroidered haute couture gown can demand over 2,000 hours of meticulous work from multiple artisans, yet many of these skilled creators earn less than $5 a day.

Fatima Al-Jamil·August 24, 2026

Grasim Industries' state-of-the-art Lyocell production facility, showcasing advanced technology and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Innovation Lab

Grasim Industries invests ₹3,094 crore in Birla Lyocell capacity expansion

Grasim Industries is pouring ₹3,094 crore into its Harihar plant, a move set to add 110,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of Lyocell capacity and reshape the global sustainable textile landscape.

Anjali Sharma·June 12, 2026

Close-up of textile artist's hands holding naturally dyed yarn, showcasing vibrant colors and textures in a sunlit studio.

Artisan Spotlight

What Are Natural Dyes in Contemporary Textile Artistry?

Textile artist Nell Smith's recent collection, ‘Chroma’, used natural dyes and pigments for screen-printing, funded by an Arts Council research project.

Fatima Al-Jamil·June 10, 2026