MARKET & ECONOMY​

The orders index for textile machinery for the period ranging from October to December 2018, as compiled by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, fell compared to the same period for 2017.

At the upcoming JEC World taking place from March 12 to 14, 2019 in Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, KARL MAYER Technische Textilien will be showing innovative solutions for producing high-quality reinforcement textiles.

In a major boost to the leather industry, a mega leather park is likely to come up in Vellore district. The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) is in talks with the State government for providing a suitable piece of land in the district.

Isko displayed its latest innovation, Isko Vital, the world’s first woven compression technology platform, showcasing unique textile solutions that are a testament to the company’s long-standing R&D effort, at ISPO Munich.

Alcis Sports, a cutting-edge Indian performance wear brand, has collaborated with ace athleisure designer Narendra Kumar aka Nari for an exclusive collection of sustainable gym-cum-workwear under the label Alcis X Nari powered by R|Elanâ„¢.