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Climatex raises CHF 3.2 mn to scale circular textile tech
CLIMATEX AG, a Swiss textile technology company specialising in circular textile technologies and patented textile solutions, has raised CHF 3.2 million ($4.1 million) in a ... Read More
Specialised fibres drive global textile machinery market: Ralph von Arx
In this interview, Ralph von Arx, Managing Director, Retech AG, elaborates on effect of specialised fibres on the global textile machinery market and the company's ... Read More
Rotorcaft is developing solutions for fully recycled fibres: Dr Andreas Fischer
In this interaction, Dr Andreas Fischer, MD & Head of Global Sales, Rotorcraft AG, discusses how the company supports spinners with flexible, cost-effective compacting solutions. ... Read More
SIMA Texfair 2026 – Advancing textile innovation and industry collaboration
The 2026 edition served as a dynamic platform for industry collaboration, innovation exchange and future-focused growth. The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), Coimbatore organized Texfair ... Read More
Crealet is investing in intelligent warp feeding technologies: Andreas Wirz
In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Andreas Wirz, CEO, Crealet AG India, outlines key global textile trends and India’s growing importance in the evolving market. ... Read More
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Rotorcaft is developing solutions for fully recycled fibres: Dr Andreas Fischer
In this interaction, Dr Andreas Fischer, MD & Head of Global Sales, Rotorcraft AG, discusses how the company supports spinners with flexible, cost-effective compacting solutions. Switzerland based Rotorcraft AG is a leading provider of innovative, high quality spinning components. In this interaction, Dr Andreas Fischer, MD & Head of Global ... Read More
Flexibility and Low Conversion Costs Thanks to Rieter Preparation Machines
Narteks, a leading cotton yarn supplier in Türkiye, has relied on Rieter’s ring- and compact-spinning systems for years. To respond faster to changing yarn demands and raw materials, Narteks has added a rotor spinning line equipped with Rieter preparation machines. In a challenging market environment, flexibility and low conversion costs ... Read More
Texfair 2026 Showcases Future of Textiles
SIMA Texfair 2026 brought together key stakeholders of the textile machinery and accessories sector, highlighting advancements in automation, sustainability and smart manufacturing. The event underscored the industry’s focus on manmade fibres, modernisation and global competitiveness, writes Rakesh Rao. The 15th edition of SIMA Texfair 2026, held from March 6–9 at ... Read More
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Crealet is investing in intelligent warp feeding technologies: Andreas Wirz
In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Andreas Wirz, CEO, Crealet AG India, outlines key global textile trends and India’s growing importance in the evolving market. The Switzerland-headquartered Crealet AG is advancing global textile manufacturing through intelligent warp feeding systems that enhance precision, automation, and process transparency. In this interview with ... Read More
India is one of Stäubli’s most strategic markets: Summer Hsia
In this interaction, Summer Hsia, Textile Marketing & Communication Officer, Stäubli, explores changes in the global textile manufacturing processes and the company's plans for India. Stäubli is strengthening global textile manufacturing through automation, durable weaving solutions, and digital integration. According to Summer Hsia, Textile Marketing & Communication Officer, Stäubli, India ... Read More
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ColorJet launches VastraJet Elite for digital textile startups
New printer targets low-cost, high-versatility fabric printing. ColorJet Group has introduced VastraJet Elite, a cost-efficient digital textile printer aimed at entrepreneurs, startups and job workers ... Read More
Erreà Upgrades Sportswear Printing with Mimaki Printers
The Italian sportswear manufacturer replaces a complex fleet of 28 digital printers with a streamlined, industrial Mimaki configuration. Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of industrial ... Read More
A reader’s guide to sustainable digital textile printing
New volume highlights digital printing’s role in greener fashion. Prof Ashok Athalye and Dr Harshal Patil of the Department of Fibres and Textile Processing Technology ... Read More
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Techtextil 2026 puts functional apparel in the spotlight
With the curated live show “Performance Apparels on Stage”, the leading trade fair translates material innovation into market-ready applications and presents smart wearables on stage ... Read More
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India–Swiss partnership can shape textile future: Cornelia Buchwalder
In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Cornelia Buchwalder, Secretary General, Swiss Textile Machinery, Swissmem, explains why Swiss expertise in precision, automation and efficiency positions it as a key enabler in strengthening India’s global competitiveness. The Swiss textile machinery industry and the Indian textile sector share a strong and evolving partnership. ... Read More
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All About Mulberry Silk
Mulberry silk is considered the highest quality silk in the world due to its long, uniform filaments and refined, lustrous finish informs Dr N Gokarneshan ... Read More
Finite element methods in yarn spinning
FEM converts yarn structures into discretised elements to predict tensile strength, breaking behavior, and yarn quality, states M Karthika and Dr N Gokarneshan Finite Element ... Read More
Ajay Kumar Patodia: We are continuously evaluating process upgrades in our Spinning and Knitting divisions
In an era where digitalisation is reshaping manufacturing, companies are increasingly adopting smart technologies to improve efficiency, sustainability, and responsiveness to market demand. Dollar Industries ... Read More
Rise of Smart Mills
As circular practices gain momentum, innovations such as 3D knitting and 3D printing are transforming production practices. These technologies are limiting energy consumption and waste ... Read More
Manufacturing Gets Smarter
Budget-driven initiatives such as challenge-mode development of mega textile parks and the proposed Rs 100 billion SME Growth Fund are expected to accelerate adoption, particularly ... Read More