Machinery

Mimaki Sells 300 Txf150-75 DTF Printers In One Year Of Launch

Textile Insights January 19, 2024

Mimaki Europe said its first DTF (Direct to Film) printer, the TxF150-75, has surpassed the milestone of 300 units sold across EMEA, since its launch in February 2023. “With the highest sales in the UK, France, Italy, Iberia and the DACH region, this wide-spread adoption of the TxF150-75

Fibre

Lenzing’s Tencel Fibre Engineered To Create Stretch Fabrics

Textile Insights January 18, 2024

Lenzing has initiated a new processing technique of Tencel lyocell fibres which are tailored to create stretch fabrics that enhances comfort of the wearer. “This solution offers a fossil-free alternative that delivers exceptional stretch and recovery properties while adhering to responsible production methods,” the Austrian company said in a press release. Lenzing’s new

Industry

Indian Textile Sector Optimistic As Markets Being To Recover

Textile Insights January 18, 2024

The Indian textile industry, which has been grappling with low demand for almost a year, is now feeling optimistic as the market begins to recover. One of the main reasons for this new found optimism is the decrease in inventory levels across the entire value chain. Additionally, China has recently purchased 6,000 tons of cotton […]

Dyes & Chemicals

Erca Group Spins-Off Textile Auxiliaries Into Separate Entity

Textile Insights January 18, 2024

The Erca Group has spun-off Erca Textile Chemical Solutions (TCS) as an independent company within the Erca Group and will be completely dedicated to the textile industry. “The decision to make Erca TCS a separate company stems from the desire to focus exclusively on solutions for the textile industry and to build an agile entity,” […]

Event

Gartex Texprocess India Being Held From Feb 1-3 In Mumbai

Textile Insights January 18, 2024

Gartex Texprocess India, a comprehensive trade show on the garment manufacturing & textile industry will kick off its 3rd Mumbai edition from February 1-3, 2024 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The event is anticipated to witness participation from more than 100 exhibitors of which there are 30+ new exhibitors associating with the show. This […]

Fibre

Barriers To Recycling Threaten Global Market For Spandex

Textile Insights January 17, 2024

Elastane or spandex fibres face criticism because of the barrier they pose to the recycling of textile waste, spurring manufacturers to explore alternatives to elastane which are more easily recyclable. If a breakthrough is made, the global market for elastane could encounter considerable disruption, according to a ‘Stretch fibres: expanding horizons beyond elastane’

Machinery

Trützschler TC 30i Carding Machine Offers New Features & Benefits

Textile Insights January 17, 2024

The next-generation Trützschler TC 30i carding machine which had captured imaginations of visitors at ITMA 2023, confirmed Trützschler as the trendsetting pioneer for textile machinery. “From smart functions to sustainable features, the new card generated a lot of excitement,” the German textile machinery manufacturer said in a press release. “The TC 30i offers a huge […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

ITAMMA Seminar On Technical Textiles Capital Goods Sector

Textile Insights January 17, 2024

ITAMMA held a seminar in Surat on ‘Scope of Capital Goods Sector in the Technical Textile Industry’ at the SGCCI Hall in Surat The Surat seminar was joinly organised with support of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) ITAMMA is taking forward the events for the development of textile capital goods sector […]

Home Textiles

EPCH Supports 20 Indian Home Textile Exporters At Heimtextil

Textile Insights January 15, 2024

At the recently concluded Heimtextil 2024, the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) supported 20 Indian home textile exporters spread across three halls at the exhibition. The India pavilion was inaugurated by BS Mubarak, Consul General of India, Frankfurt and Dr Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms). “It was a great opportunity for India to show its […]

Event

18th Edition Of DTG-2024 Kicks Off From February 1

Textile Insights January 15, 2024

The 18th edition of the Dhaka International Textile and Garments Machinery Exhibition DTG-2024 will begin in Dhaka, Bangladesh from February 1 and run till February 4, 2024. Over 1,000 machinery manufacturers from 32 countries are expected to participate in the four-day exhibition and show complete machinery solutions for the textile and garment sector. The exhibition […]