The history of industrial production has been shaped by on-going evolutionary changes. Following the discovery of steam engines in the 1800s, mass production began 100 years later, and the invention of the computer in the 1970s ushered in the Industry 3.0 era

Textile companies are under pressure to adopting sustainable practices across the value chain. Traditional printing technologies such as table printing, flat bed printing or rotary printing are expected to give way to digital printing as the latter has an interesting sustainability profile, says Rakesh Rao.

The expansion aims to provide more innovative solutions for fashion brands to meet carbon reduction targets and consumers to enjoy sustainable products, reinforcing Lenzing’s commitment to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

Next-gen system for sustainable, single-step production efficiency is first in the market to bring white printing on colored fabrics; enables neon colours and will feature XDi technology for 3D decorative applications.

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) business platform has turned out to be a boon to all because of the reduced prices in every manner. At present, India is facing a major hike in direct to customer market, says Shivam Soni.

Digital textile printed volume will increase from 2021 to 2026 by 13.9% CAGR reaching 5.531 million sq m annually, says Smithers’ new report.

Both companies share a focus on sustainability – creating garments that stay fresh and last longer – reducing the impact on the environment

The EFI Reggiani TERRA Silver uses unique TERRA pigment ink for high-quality, highly sustainable direct-to-textile printing without steaming or washing

India’s online market recovered quickly after the nationwide lockdown and also witnessed a successful festive sales period ever, says Anuj Mundhra