January 2026 — Week 1

Surat Textile Hub Commissions India's Largest Recycled Polyester Filament Plant for Athletic Wear

Surat, long the nerve centre of India's synthetic textile trade, has commissioned the country's largest recycled polyester filament plant, a move that could reshape the economics and aesthetics of performance wear. The project arrives as brands and mills increasingly seek lower-impact fibres without sacrificing the sheen, drape and durability that define athletic fashion.