Sustainability

PUMA Unveils World’s First T-Shirt Made From 100% Textile Waste

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

PUMA, a part of a multi-brand consortium that has launched the world’s first piece of clothing made entirely from textile waste, utilizing innovative bio-recycling technology developed by French company CARBIOS. This groundbreaking project has produced a plain white T-shirt crafted from mixed

Cotton

India To Become Net Cotton Importer Amid Declining Production: USDA Report

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

India is expected to become a net importer of cotton for only the second time in two decades, as cotton imports for the 2024/25 marketing year (August 2024 – July 2025) are forecast to reach 2.3 million bales, nearly triple the previous year’s figure, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

DRDO And IIT Delhi Launch Lightweight ABHED Bulletproof Jackets For Soldiers

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

In a remarkable advancement for defence technology, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have unveiled ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat), a new line of lightweight bulletproof jackets. This innovative collaboration, realized at the DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE)

Special Report

T&A Demand Set To Revive As US Retail Shows Positive Trends

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

The Indian textiles and apparel (T&A) sector is finally on the revival path. If one goes by the recent export numbers, the cumulative exports in September 2024 have registered a significant growth of 12.38 per cent (Y-o-Y). In fact, at around $1.1 billion, the apparel exports from the country surged by 17.30 per cent in […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

ForeBond To Unveil Waterproof Breathable Membrane At TITAS Expo

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

ForeBond Advanced Materials is set to unveil its innovative high-performance polypropylene (PP) waterproof breathable membrane at the 2024 TITAS Exhibition, poised to transform the industry’s understanding of waterproof breathable membranes. In anticipation of forthcoming PFAS ban regulations in Europe and the US, ForeBond has engineered this advanced PP membrane utilizing

Corporates

Liva Reviva Collaborates With Ka-Sha For New Line ‘Roz’

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

‘Roz’ collection by Ka-Sha features Liva Reviva’s sustainable, plant-based fabrics for everyday elegance In today’s dynamic fashion landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. As the textile industry faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, brands like Liva Fabrics, made from renewable plant-based fibres, are taking the lead by

Corporates

VJTI Opens Upgraded Chemistry Department With Rs 1 Cr Donation

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) celebrated a major milestone with the inauguration of its newly renovated Department of Technical and Applied Chemistry. The upgraded facilities, featuring state-of-the-art chemical engineering labs and modernized faculty spaces, mark a significant step in VJTI’s mission to become a global leader in technical education. The

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Gear Wash Expands Into Texas With Two New Acquisitions In San Antonio And Dallas

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Gear Wash, the nation’s largest verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, has announced its expansion into Texas with the acquisition of two new facilities in San Antonio and Dallas. This strategic move highlights Gear Wash’s commitment to supporting fire departments and first responders, especially in states like Texas, where NFPA 1851 […]

Product Launch & Innovation

Picanol Launches ‘Dashboards’ For Enhanced Weaving Mill Insights

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Picanol has launched “Dashboards,” a powerful new feature in its digital platform, PicConnect, designed to give weaving mill managers a centralized, clear view of mill performance. Available to customers with PicConnect’s Silver or Gold package, Dashboards displays crucial data on production rates, machine performance, weaver efficiency and energy consumption

Machinery

MKAS Textile Achieves Energy-Saving And Cost-Saving Automation With Rieter’s Autoconer X6 Multilink

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

MKAS Textile Pvt. Ltd., opted for a high degree of automation with the Autoconer X6 Multilink system. To plan the most effective and optimal spinning mill layout, Rieter experts discussed the requirements with the company’s management and technicians. Due to the attractive benefit on investment and operating costs, MKAS chose eight winding machines Autoconer X6, […]