The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, is advancing efforts to promote circularity in the fashion and textile sector, aligning with the United Nations’ International Zero Waste Agenda. Speaking at the International Zero Waste Day event held in Abuja on
A substantial contingent of Italian textile machinery manufacturers is set to participate in Techtextil North America 2025, scheduled to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 6 to 8. The presence is being coordinated by ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, with a dedicated pavilion featuring 21
The lobby of the Hilton Hotel was impressively spacious, designed with thoughtful attention to detail. On one side, the reception desk welcomed guests, while the centre of the lobby featured an array of rectangular and round tables surrounded by two to four tub chairs. The atmosphere was lively, a dynamic crossroads of people arriving, meeting […]
Caldera, a Dover company, has launched its latest raster image processor (RIP) solution for Direct-to-Film (DTF) and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) digital textile printing. Designed for printed apparel creators, printers and producers, the new solution offers enhanced features and is compatible with both Windows and MacOS. Targeting the garment decoration market, Caldera’s
Infosys Knowledge Institute (IKI), a research arm of Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has unveiled its largest survey of AI effectiveness to date. Titled `Infosys AI Business Value Radar’, the report surveyed 3,240 companies worldwide across 132 different AI business use cases and highlighted a significant shift in AI deployment.
The textile printing industry has witnessed a revolutionary shift with sublimation printing, an advanced technique that has redefined fabric customization, particularly for polyester materials. This innovative method utilizes heat to convert dye into gas, allowing it to penetrate fabric fibres and create vivid, permanent prints. The result is a durable, high-quality design
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” are widely used in textiles for water and stain resistance. Found in outdoor gear, activewear, uniforms and household textiles, PFAS enhance fabric performance but pose severe environmental and health risks. These chemicals persist indefinitely, contaminating water and soil, with
The fashion industry is leaving an increasingly heavy toll on the planet, contributing to pollution, climate change, and excessive resource consumption. In Chile’s Atacama Desert, mountains of discarded clothes reportedly reached heights visible from space. In Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, textile dyes turned a river black, while synthetic fibres have been found in fish in
The textile processing sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by multiple factors. One of the most critical shifts is the growing dominance of man-made fibres over natural fibres, says Prashant Mangukia. How do you see the evolution of customer preferences impacting the textile processing sector? Customer preferences are evolving in several ways,
Keypoint Intelligence has been appointed as the “Thought Leadership Partner” for Fespa and will sponsor four events between March 2025 and July 2026. The partnership aims to provide industry professionals with insights into wide-format printing, textile printing, production software and related sectors. The collaboration will focus on key industry trends, including AI and






















