Tete-A-Tete

‘The Outlook For India’s Knitting And Processing Industry Is Promising!’

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

The demand for Indian products is growing, especially in fashion-related industries. As fashion requires creativity, design innovation and programming skills, this presents a significant opportunity for young talent in India, offering them interesting and challenging roles beyond repetitive

Cotton

Premier Digital Launches GOTS-Certified Organic Cotton Fabrics

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Premier Digital Textiles has launched a range of fully GOTS-certified pigment-coated organic cotton fabrics, starting with the 2327 Eco Bebe Double Gauze. Designed for nursery products like swaddles, bibs, baby sheets and toys, this fabric is part of the company’s commitment to sustainable textile production. Nick Smith, Managing Director of Premier Textiles Group,

Cotton

Spain’s Cotton Area and Production Outlook For MY 2024/25

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Spain’s cotton area for MY 2024/25 is projected to decline slightly from MY 2023/24, covering just over 51,000 hectares. Although much-needed rains arrived, they were too late to influence expansion plans, as farmers had already set their planting schedules. Majority of cotton in Spain is planted in April. While early planting began in late March […]

Textile Print

Kyocera’s Sustainable Printing Shines At Tokyo Fashion Week

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., under the leadership of President Hironori Ando, provided the Japanese fashion brand TELMA with fabrics printed using their environmentally friendly inkjet textile printer, FOREARTH, which were showcased at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO. On Monday, September 2, TELMA held its first-ever runway-style show in Tokyo, with one-third of the 40

Cotton

Heavy Rains Hit Cotton Yields In India & Pakistan

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

In 2024, cotton production across key regions is seeing mixed weather conditions, with heavy rains in the east and drought in the west. While concerns loom over U.S. cotton-producing states like Texas, the global market, including ICE cotton futures, expects overall higher production. However, recent monsoon rains in India and Pakistan could trigger significant price […]

Textile Print

NedGraphics’ Plug-In For Adobe Photoshop Optimizes Design Workflow

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Textile design demands a unique blend of artistry and technical skill, and the NedGraphics Design Plug-in for Photoshop is here to simplify and enhance that process. This specialized plug-in brings advanced tools to Adobe Photoshop, tailored specifically for textile designers, optimizing every step of the design workflow. Textile design involves intricate tasks like

Machinery

Picanol To Showcase New Rapier Weaving Machines At ITMA ASIA+CITME 2024

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Picanol is set to exhibit at ITMA ASIA+CITME 2024, showcasing its technological prowess in airjet and rapier weaving machines. The exhibition will be held from October 14 to 18, 2024, at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, where Picanol will be located in Hall 3, Booth E01. Attendees can look forward to the […]

Home Textiles

Indian Home Textile Industry Poised for 8-10% Growth In FY25

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

The global home textile industry, valued at USD 122 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 134 billion by the end of 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5-5.5% to approximately USD 185 billion by 2030. China leads in home textile exports, followed by India and Turkey, with the USA being the largest […]

Cotton

CITI-CDRA Partners With Beetle Regen To Boost Regenerative Cotton Farming

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry’s (CITI) Cotton Development and Research Association (CDRA) has partnered with Beetle Regen Solutions to promote regenerative agriculture in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, reshaping Indian cotton farming. This collaboration aims to empower small-holder farmers with advanced agronomic practices to regenerate soil, increase cotton

Industry

Coimbatore Textile Firm Saves Rs 1.9 Cr With Solar Power

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

The Indian textile industry is advancing toward a greener future with significant steps in adoption of renewable energy. A leading textile manufacturer in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has installed a solar power plant featuring LONGi’s high-efficiency Hi-MO 5 solar modules. The project, executed by EPC firm Viridis Engineering, is delivering substantial clean energy