Between January 25 and march 10, 2021, ITMP has conducted the 7th ITMF Corona-Survey among ITMF members and affiliated companies and associations about the impact the Corona-pandemic has on the global textile value chain.

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.

Benefits of automation are clear and visible. However, capital intensive nature of the textile industry and lack of availability of funds are hampering adoption of automation in India. But Indian textile industry has no choice but to invest in modern technologies to stay relevant in the global textile value chain, says Rakesh Rao.

Dhiraj Raichand Shah, Executive Chairman of Shahlon Silk Industries Ltd, Surat, has taken over as Chairman of The Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC) at the recently held meeting of the Committee of Administration of the Council.

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.

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in fibre and textile solutions for the apparel industry, has announced the launch of its first performance offerings fashioned from 100% textile waste – the COOLMAX and THERMOLITE EcoMade fibres.

Birla Cellulose, part of the Aditya Birla Group and one of the largest global manmade cellulosic fibre (MMCF) producer, has emerged as a winner in the first edition of the “National Innovative and Sustainable Supply Chain Awards” by UN Global Compact Network India.

Covid 19 pandemic has changed the dynamics of the global knitting industry with leading fashion brands scouting for new suppliers. Indian knitwear makers can take advantage of this situation provided they invest in right product and technology, says Rakesh Rao.

In this interview, Akhil Jain, Executive Director, Madame, shares details about the evolving knitwear market and how innovation is key for success.