Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Mistra-Autex Orders Complete Needlepunch Line From Andritz

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

Mistra-Autex AS has placed an order with international technology group Andritz for a complete needlepunch line at its Raasiku plant in Estonia. The new line will produce a wide range of nonwovens for surface applications, 3D molding and technical materials, primarily serving the automotive

Technology

Rieter Winding Suction Nozzle Upgrade: More Yarn, Less Energy Use

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

After upgrading the suction nozzles on their 32 winding machines, Sanyang Textile Co., Ltd., China, saw an increase in yarn production of 3% and a reduction of 13% in energy use. The flow-optimized, aerodynamically designed suction nozzle enables efficient upper yarn search and pick-up from the package. This results in a 55% reduction in red […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Spunweb India Boosts Capacity With New Nonwoven Production Lines

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

Spunweb India Private Limited (SIPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Spunweb Nonwoven Limited (SNL), has announced a major capacity expansion through the acquisition of two advanced spunbond nonwoven fabric production lines—a 3.2-meter single beam and a 1.6-meter single beam line. The investment boosts SIPL’s installed capacity by 53%, rising from 12,240 MT to 18,740 MT […]

Technology

Levi’s Expands BioBlack Pigment Use To Mainstream Denim

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

Nature Coatings, the biochemical innovator transforming wood waste into high-performance black pigments, has announced that Levi’s has expanded the use of its BioBlack pigment from niche sustainable lines into mainstream denim collections. The move marks a significant milestone for BioBlack, highlighting its scalability and reinforcing its role as a leading sustainable

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

3E Smart Solutions Unveils Textile-Integrated LED Arrays For Red Light Therapy

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

3E Smart Solutions has introduced a breakthrough in wearable wellness with the launch of textile-integrated LED arrays designed for red light therapy. Unlike conventional solutions that rely on rigid or flexible PCBs, the company’s embroidery-based technology integrates LED modules directly into fabrics, significantly improving flexibility, comfort and user acceptance.

Policies

Govt Prepares For Cotton MSP With 550 Centres, Digital Push

Textile Insights September 4, 2025

With the Kharif cotton marketing season set to begin next month, the Government has unveiled an expanded and digitised framework for Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations, aimed at ensuring smooth procurement and farmer-friendly service delivery. Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh chaired a high-level review in New Delhi on September 2, assessing readiness for the

Policies

Govt Extends PLI Scheme Application Deadline For Textiles To Sept 30

Textile Insights September 4, 2025

The Government has extended the application window for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles till 30th September 2025, following an overwhelming response from the industry. In the latest round of applications invited in August 2025, the Ministry of Textiles received 22 fresh proposals from companies in the MMF apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Aditya Birla Group Bets On ‘Dual Growth Engines’ To Drive Fashion Expansion

Textile Insights September 4, 2025

Aditya Birla Group Chairperson Kumar Mangalam Birla has said the group is strategically positioned to capture emerging opportunities in India’s fast-evolving fashion industry, with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) and Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL) now operating as “dual growth engines.” Addressing shareholders in ABFRL’s latest annual report, Birla

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Carrington Textiles Expands Military Range With Protact By Haartz

Textile Insights September 4, 2025

Carrington Textiles has expanded its military fabric portfolio through a partnership with Haartz GmbH, bringing the ProTact by Haartz range of laminated fabrics to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Manufactured in Germany, ProTact by Haartz is specifically engineered for demanding military and tactical applications, including rucksacks,

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

M&S Launches Resale Service On Ebay To Extend Clothing Lifecycles

Textile Insights September 4, 2025

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched its first dedicated resale service for clothing, footwear and accessories in partnership with eBay and resale specialist Reskinned, giving customers an easy way to trade in pre-loved fashion and shop second-hand items online. Under the initiative, customers can send back M&S garments through a free courier service after