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

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, […]

Sustainability

Over 50% Of Indian Manufacturers Prioritising Investments In Sustainable Practices: PwC Study

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

An overwhelming majority of Indian manufacturers are prioritising sustainability to target a 2-3x rise in profits over the next three to five years, according to PwC’s report — Decoding the Fifth Industrial Revolution: Marching towards a resilient, sustainable and human-centric future. Covering six industries, the study finds, 93 per cent of Indian manufacturers are

Corporates

Freudenberg Group Inaugurates Advanced Manufacturing Facilities In Morinda

Textile Insights November 10, 2024

Germany-based global technology conglomerate Freudenberg Group has officially inaugurated two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Morinda, encompassing a total built-up area of 40,700 sq. metres. These facilities, operated by Freudenberg-NOK India Pvt. Ltd. (FNI) and Vibracoustic India, consolidate the company’s operations from its previous plants in Basma and

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Silk Thread Breakthrough Turns Clothing Into Power Generators

Textile Insights November 10, 2024

A research team led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has developed a breakthrough silk thread coated with a conductive polymer, enabling textiles to generate electricity. This innovation opens up possibilities for clothing that can charge electronics or power health-monitoring devices. Thermoelectric textiles, like this silk thread, convert temperature

Special Report

Goma Suri – What Is It and Why We Should Avoid It?

Textile Insights November 9, 2024

“They are Goma suri!” whispered my Japanese friend into my ear, making a curious motion with his hands, like rotating his closed hand on the palm of the other hand. “What?” I couldn’t quite grasp what he meant. Though I knew some Japanese, it was just enough to get by in casual conversations. He mentioned […]