Corporates

Tecnorama Marks 40 Years Of Innovation In Mechatronics

Textile Insights January 12, 2025

Tecnorama, a global leader in mechatronics based in Prato, marked its 40th anniversary with a special event attended by customers, agents, friends and partners from around the world. The celebration recognized the company’s significant impact on the colour management industry,

Corporates

Ambercycle And Benma Join Forces To Scale Circular cycora Fibers

Textile Insights January 12, 2025

Ambercycle and Benma have announced a strategic partnership to scale circularity in textiles through the production of cycora® staple fibers. This collaboration leverages Ambercycle’s pioneering circular material technology and Benma’s advanced manufacturing expertise to meet the growing demand for sustainable fibers globally. By integrating cycora® fibers into the Chinese

Export

MODIFI Meets Textiles Minister To Boost Trade Finance For Exporters

Textile Insights January 10, 2025

The Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, met today with representatives from MODIFI to discuss advanced trade financing solutions aimed at empowering Indian textile exporters. The discussions focused on addressing the complexities of global trade while leveraging emerging opportunities amidst ongoing geopolitical and economic shifts. The MODIFI delegation, led by

Machinery

Itema Showcases Full Range Of Weaving Machines At SITEX 2025

Textile Insights January 10, 2025

Itema is set to exhibit at SITEX 2025 for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its advanced weaving technologies tailored for Saree fabric production. The event takes place from today January 10 to January 12 at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC), with Itema located at Booth 258. Sameer Kulkarni, Managing Director of Itema […]

Special Report

Indian T&A Sector May Continue Its Revival Journey In 2025

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

While CY2024 was a mix bag for the Indian T&A sector, the year CY2025 is expected to be a better one. The second half of 2024 saw a distinct recovery in the overall exports after multiple quarters of subdued performance in the backdrop of sluggish demand in the major markets of the EU and the […]

Special Report

RISE 2024: Advancing Gender Equality In Global Garment, Footwear & Home Textile Supply Chains

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The 2024 Annual Report from RISE highlights its pivotal role in advancing gender equality and sustainability across global garment, footwear and home textile supply chains. With comprehensive programmes, strategic collaborations and transformative initiatives, RISE continues to empower workers, challenge systemic inequities and enhance workplace environments. In 2024, RISE

Special Report

One-Earth Fashion Report Calls For Radical Reform In Global Fashion Industry

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The One-Earth Fashion report by Public Eye has issued a clarion call for radical reform in the global fashion industry. Highlighting its outsized impact on the environment and society, the report lays out 33 actionable targets designed to align the industry with planetary boundaries and create a just, sustainable future. Fashion’s contribution to climate change, […]

Cotton

ICAR-CICR Deploys AI To Tackle Pink Ball Worms In Punjab

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Nagpur, has successfully developed and deployed an AI-based smart pheromone trap to tackle the persistent issue of pink bollworms (PBW) in Punjab. This innovative technology, designed for real-time field monitoring, offers a transformative approach to managing PBW, a pest notorious for its resistance to Bt-cotton and

Cotton

U.S. Cotton Exports Projected To Hit 9-Year Low In 2024-25

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The U.S. cotton exports for 2024/25 are forecast at 11.3 million bales, down over 400,000 bales from the previous year and marking a 9-year low. Despite higher domestic supplies, competitive pricing from Brazil and a significant drop in Chinese demand are key factors impacting shipments. Brazil’s cotton production for 2024-25 is estimated at 16.9 million […]

Tete-A-Tete

‘Our Focus Is On Sustainability And Smart Textiles For Our Future Growth’

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

Mafatlal has been leveraging Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and automation to improve planning, production efficiency and quality control, says Priyavrata Mafatlal in an exclusive tete-e-tete with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights  How does Mafatlal Industry assess market demand for textiles, both domestically and internationally, and what role do