MARKET & ECONOMY​

Biodegradable nonwoven composite oil absorbent mats have been launched. Microplastics and marine pollution have been gaining global attention, in addition to oil spill accidents. Chennai-based Indian company, WellGro Tech has recently brought biodegradable and environmentally benign oil absorbent mats to the market.

Groz-Beckert, the world’s leading provider of industrial machine needles will be showcasing the products and services of its product sectors — Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens and Carding — at booth 707/B in hall 7 at the ITM in Istanbul, Turkey.

Demand for clothes washers is forecast to increase less than 1 per cent per year through 2022 to 10.1 million units. Strong sales in recent years will limit potential unit replacement going forward, as many consumers upgraded their appliances between 2013 and 2017.

Egyptian Cotton is the most recognised cotton brand in the USA, according to consumer research released today. Egyptian Cotton was also the name most people associated with quality and were prepared to pay a premium for, ahead of Pima cotton, Turkish cotton and Supima.

Excited about receiving an award for quality for the third consecutive year, India ITME team is infused with purpose and determination to do better than yesterday. “Success and Nothing Less” is the anthem of India ITME Society.

ITM 2018 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, which will be held between 14-17 April in the present year, will be organised by the partnership between Tüyap and Teknik Fairs Ltd Co in cooperation with TEMSAD (Textile Machinery and Accessories Industrialists’ Association).