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Indian athletes and team members are set to promote “Made in India” jute-viscose blended apparel at the Commonwealth Games 2026, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.
“This marks the first occasion on which jute-based apparel will be showcased at an international multi-sport event. The initiative is expected to provide global visibility to India’s jute industry while highlighting the craftsmanship of Indian manufacturers and the contributions of jute farmers,” stated the country’s Ministry of Textiles.
The National Jute Board (NJB), under the Ministry of Textiles, has developed a collection of jute-viscose blended apparel. This project is intended to promote sustainable textiles, showcase India’s innovation in natural fibers, and highlight the potential of 100 percent biodegradable jute-viscose blended fabric as a sustainable and innovative textile solution.
The official kit unveiling and send-off ceremony for the Commonwealth Games 2026 was held in New Delhi on July 7. The event was attended by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Smt. Raksha Khadse, President of the Indian Olympic Association Ms. P. T. Usha, and members of the Executive Council of the Indian Olympic Association.
The NJB facilitated the development of the jute-viscose blended fabric with the support of Gloster Jute Mills, Kolkata. The apparel was designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, using the specially developed fabric.
The National Jute Board expressed its gratitude to the Indian Olympic Association for permitting the Indian contingent to wear this “Make in India” jute apparel.
The Commonwealth Games 2026 will bring together athletes from 72 countries. India will be represented by a contingent of 124 members, comprising 78 male and 46 female athletes.