Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Ahlstrom Launches Longer Life Dual-Layer Filtration Technology

Textile Insights April 22, 2024

Ahlstrom has introduced a new dual-layer filtration technology for longer lifetime and reduced size of air intake filters. According to Ahlstrom, the quality of air intake is a substantial factor in the overall performance of today’s engines. An efficient air intake filtration supports optimal

Machinery

Updates of Dornier Rapier & Airjet Weaving At Techtextil

Textile Insights April 22, 2024

Lindauer Dornier will be presenting numerous new and advanced technological developments for its rapier and airjet weaving machines at Techtextil in hall 12.0, Stall D-93. “These technologies will enable fabric manufacturers to maintain reliable and flexible production even in times of diverse challenges,” the German company said in a press release. Lindauer Dornier will

Industry

BTRA Presenting Latest Research Findings At Techtextil

Textile Insights April 20, 2024

The Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA), a pioneering institution in textile research and development is participating at Techtextil 2024 being held in Germany. Visitors to BTRA’s booth can expect to learn about the latest research findings, technological advancements, and innovative solutions developed by the association. “With a rich history of pioneering research

Dyes & Chemicals

Archroma & Cotton Inc Renew Eight Year Old Collaboration

Textile Insights April 20, 2024

Archroma and Cotton Inc, the research and promotion company for cotton have renewed their eight-year collaboration to help accelerate the shift to more sustainable circular economy. The two organisations began working together in 2016 when Cotton Inc approached Archroma with the goal of developing a dyestuff from by-products of cotton production. The US, the world’s […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Picanol Showing Revolutionary Product Platforms At Techtextil

Textile Insights April 20, 2024

Technical textiles are one of the pillars in the long-term product strategy of Picanol, the world’s leading manufacturer of weaving machines. Picanol will be exhibiting at Techtextil Frankfurt in Hall 12.0, Booth C01 and will show revolutionary product platforms in rapier and airjet weaving technology and the digital platform PicConnect. The Belgian company will have […]

Machinery

Stratasys’ DTG Ideal For Customisation & Personalisation

Textile Insights April 20, 2024

Stratasys has launched its Direct-to-Garment (DTG) solution for the J850 TechStyle printer, the newest offering in the Stratasys 3DFashion direct-to-textile printing technology. “The first example of its application is an Urban Tattoo denim collection which will be revealed at the Texprocess exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany,” Stratasys said in a press release. The D2G

Corporates

Yarn Producer Sanathan Textiles To Raise Rs 800 Crore Via IPO

Textile Insights April 20, 2024

Yarn manufacturer Sanathan Textiles has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 800 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). According to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP), the IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 500 crore and an Offer For Sale […]

Sustainability

Cone Debuting Sustainable Technologies For Denim At Kingpins

Textile Insights April 19, 2024

Cone Denim will debut Colourizd sustainable alternative technology for denim at Kingpins Show Amsterdam, April 24-25. This technology, developed by Colourizd LLC, allows for a wide range of colours and textures while minimising processing steps, resulting in a more sustainable and efficient approach to textile colouration. “Cone Denim is excited to launch this unique

Fibre

Metsä & Andritz Cooperate On Pre-Study For Producing Kuura Fibre

Textile Insights April 19, 2024

Finland based Metsä Group is cooperating with international technology group Andritz to conduct a pre-study for the first possible commercial mill producing the Kuura textile fibre. “This new type of textile fibre, developed by Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring, is made from Finnish wood,” Andritz said in a press release. The primary objectives are […]

Export

Pakistani Textile & Garment Exports Grow Slower At 3.2% In March

Textile Insights April 19, 2024

After posting double digit growth in three previous consecutive months Pakistan’s textile and garment exports slipped into low single digit growth in March 2024 Exports of textiles and apparels grew by a paltry 3.29 percent to US $1.29 billion in March as against $1.25 billion in the same month of 2023, data from Pakistan Bureau […]