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Machine at H&M store converts old clothes into new

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The award-winning in-store recycling machine, Looop, first cleans the old material, followed by shredding and spinning it into yarn which is used to knit a new product. Looop is the winner of the Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards.

A.T.E. joins hands with SMIT to promote rapier looms

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Rapier looms of the Italy-based SMIT are reputed for their versatility, high productivity, superior quality fabric production, and capability to handle a wide range of weft material and yarn counts.

Taiwan showcases next-gen textile technology for India

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BOFT and TAITRA organised a webinar to familiarise Indian enterprises with the latest developments of Taiwanese textile machinery. In the webinar, Taiwan Excellence Awarding-winning enterprises introduced their latest solutions and technologies.

Tips to fix air compressor leaks to save energy

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Leaks in air compressors is costly and can lead to various other operating losses. Conrad Latham, GM (Compress Technique), Atlas Copco, offers tips to achieve sustainable energy savings by fixing air compressor leaks.

Bangladesh garment factories face risk of labour unrest

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538 manufacturing units face a risk of unrests due to lack of Eid-ul-Fitr festival allowance, wage payments, mass termination, etc. The government ordered owners to pay April wages and festival allowance by May 10, 2021.

Ludhiana & Surat textile units brace for self-lockdown

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Few textile industries and shops in Ludhiana and Surat plan to go on a self-lockdown owing to the rise in COVID-19 cases. Other industries are planning to work with 50% of staff to prevent the spread of infection.