Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Innovations In Non-Woven Technology: What’s Changing The Game?

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Non-woven technology has revolutionized various industries with its versatile applications, ranging from medical textiles to automotive components. As the demand for sustainable and efficient materials continues to rise, innovations in non-woven technology are accelerating, promising

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Baby Diaper & Sanitary Napkin Prices Set To Rise With New Quality Standards

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

The prices of baby diapers and sanitary napkins in India are poised to rise, as the Ministry of Textiles has rejected an industry request to extend the deadline for compliance with a Quality Control Order (QCO) for these products. Starting October 1, manufacturers, including prominent companies like Himalaya, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble and […]

Machinery

Autocoro 11 – Energy Saving Made Easy

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Economic efficiency, sustainability and climate-friendly yarn production – the Autocoro 11 plays in the top class in all areas. It spins sustainable raw materials with ease and is the spinning machine with the lowest energy consumption on the market. The cost of yarn production is rising worldwide. The spinning mills have only a limited influence […]

Machinery

Maksteel Gold Harness Cord: Advanced Solution For High-Speed Weaving Machines

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Maksteel Wire Healds, leading textile weaving machine accessories manufacturer in India, has been producing harness cords for Jacquard weaving machines since 2003. These cords are designed for machines operating at speeds of up to 300 RPM. However, with the development and installation of high-speed Jacquard weaving machines (operating at speeds over 300 to 1000 RPM) […]

Machinery

Rieter’s Recycling Toolbox For Spinning Fine Ring Yarns

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Spinning fine ring yarns with high quality and a high share of recycled fibres is possible with Rieter’s recycling toolbox. Each of the three tools contributes to another yarn quality criterion. Pre-carding cleans the recycled fibres perfectly before they enter the spinning process, combing removes very short fibres and compacting adds the finishing touch to […]

Software

Responsible AI Can Significantly Improve Decision-making And Governance

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Primus Partners, a leading management consulting services firm, recently released an influential report titled ‘Responsible by Design: Industry’s Perspective on India’s AI Framework’, presenting a detailed study of the responsible and ethical AI ecosystem in India from the industry lens. The report advocates ethical, transparent and accountable AI practices while

Industry

Northeast India’s First NABL-Accredited Textile Lab Launched By NEHHDC

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, has launched its first NABL-accredited textile testing laboratory in Northeast India. This state-of-the-art facility, located at NEHHDC’s head office in Garchuk, Guwahati, marks a new chapter in the region’s textile industry,

Industry

India’s Textile Market To Reach US$ 350 Bn By 2030

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

India’s textile industry is expanding rapidly, with textile exports projected to reach US$ 65 billion by the financial year 2025-26, according to Invest India. The country’s textiles production for domestic and export markets is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%, reaching US$ 350 billion by 2030. This growth is […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Chalk-Based Coating Creates Cooling Fabric

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

A new chalk-based coating has been developed to create cooling fabrics that could benefit anyone spending time outdoors—athletes, landscapers, kids at the park or beachgoers. While current cooling textiles often rely on specialized fibres or complex manufacturing processes, researchers have now introduced a durable coating that cools the air underneath treated fabric by up

Sustainability

OEKO-TEX Issues More Than 50,000 Certifications & Labels

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

The international OEKO-TEX association has achieved significant growth, underscoring the importance of collaboration in driving sustainable practices. Over the past year, OEKO-TEX issued more than 50,000 certificates and labels—an increase of 22% from the previous year—reflecting its expanding influence among the over 35,000 textile and leather companies it serves. A