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BTMA members drive innovation in technical textiles and digitalisation
British textile machinery firms advance composites, testing and AI. Members of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) can look back on 2025 as a year ... Read More
India’s apparel retail market seen touching Rs 16 trillion by FY30
CareEdge flags income growth, value fashion and e-commerce as drivers. India’s apparel retail market is poised for strong growth over the next five years and ... Read More
Warp knits redefine home textiles
Karl Mayer showcases breathable, stylish warp knits for modern homes Warp knitted fabrics are emerging as versatile solutions for home textiles, offering innovative designs for ... Read More
Logistics Shaping India’s Textiles
Ajay Rao says as consumption spreads across cities and channels, the ability to place inventory closer to demand, without losing control over compliance, cost, or ... Read More
Properties of corn husk–reinforced polyester composites
Composites made from corn fibre are increasingly interesting to study and their properties still need to be developed, informs Dr N Gokarneshan. Composites made from ... Read More
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Rieter SERVOpack: Modular System for Efficient Packaging
The future is within reach: In 2027, fully automated Rieter spinning mills with only three operators for every 10 000 spindles will become a reality. This means maximum efficiency with minimum personnel costs. Smart automation solutions like the fully automatic packaging system SERVOpack are paving the way. Short-staple spinning mills ... Read More
Trützschler unveils T-CAN Automated Can Transport
With T-CAN, Trützschler introduces a practical solution: a fully automated can transport system that will be presented live at ITMA ASIA 2025 in Singapore. In virtually all spinning mills, transporting sliver cans is still done manually. Rising labour costs, lack of operators and increasing quality requirements make this a growing ... Read More
Pre-Cleaner CL-X marks the future of cotton cleaning
Since its market launch in 2022, the Pre-Cleaner CL-X has become a true bestseller, proving its value in several hundred customer applications worldwide. What if the future of cotton cleaning was already here – setting a new standard for cleaning efficiency, productivity and energy savings? That future has a name: ... Read More
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Warp knits redefine home textiles
Karl Mayer showcases breathable, stylish warp knits for modern homes Warp knitted fabrics are emerging as versatile solutions for home textiles, offering innovative designs for mattresses, pillows, blankets, upholstery, curtains, and terry toweling. KARL MAYER highlights how warp knitting combines performance, aesthetics, and efficiency to create products that appeal to ... Read More
Itema and Ivy Decarb partner to drive low-carbon weaving globally
Tie-up boosts transparency and decarbonisation in textile machinery. Itema has announced a strategic partnership with Ivy Decarb, a digital platform dedicated to helping textile companies measure, compare, and reduce their carbon footprint. With this collaboration, Itema becomes one of the first textile machinery manufacturers to join the platform, strengthening its ... Read More
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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
EFI and Fiery, LLC announce agreement for Fiery’s acquisition of Inèdit Software
Inèdit’s renowned software portfolio — including neoStampa, neoTextil, and neoCatalog — caters to digital textile and specialty printing markets. Electronics For Imaging has announced that ... Read More
ColorJet to showcase FabJet Pro at ITMA Asia 2025
FabJet Pro is an ultra-wide 3.2-metre sustainable textile printer designed for high-volume production. ColorJet Group to set new global benchmarks in precision manufacturing and sustainable ... Read More
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Coated yarns and their applications in technical textiles: A Review
K H Prabhu informs, the selection of coating chemistries, combined with appropriate application techniques, allows tailored solutions across diverse sectors. Today, the evolution of technical ... Read More
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Mafatlal Industries commissions 4 MW solar project at Nadiad Plant
New solar installation boosts clean energy use in textile operations. Mafatlal Industries Limited (MIL), the flagship company of the Arvind Mafatlal Group, has strengthened its sustainability roadmap with the commissioning of a 4 MW solar power project at its Nadiad manufacturing facility. Executed in partnership with Kosol Energie, the initiative ... Read More
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The Compliance Balance
As India’s revised labour code inches closer to implementation, the textile industry stands at a crossroads. Can manufacturers protect margins while improving workers’ livelihoods? Divya ... Read More
Sachin Kumar Arora: The revised labour code may be partially offset by long-term productivity gains
As India rolls out sweeping labour reforms, the textile and textile machinery sector is bracing for structural shifts in costs, compliance and competitiveness. In this ... Read More
Mapping the Way Forward for 2026
India also has an opportunity to position itself as more than a production base. Offering flexibility, transparency, and problem-solving capability can help strengthen relationships with ... Read More
Hemant Jain: Today, a brand is not just about the product; it represents a lifestyle
Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited (KKCL), one of India’s largest branded apparel manufacturers, has consistently upheld international standards in quality, technology, marketing, and brand-building. Over more ... Read More
Ajay Rao: Marketplaces today demand complete digitisation for every shipment
Emiza has a deep subject matter expertise in warehousing and order fulfilment for over 180+ Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) brands, across a broad spectrum, ... Read More
