Germany’s KAST GmbH & Co., and Saudi Arabia’s Khalifa A Abdulrahman Algosaibi Investment Company (KAI) have unveiled a new joint venture, KAST, headquartered in Bahrain, marking a major step toward strengthening regional manufacturing of advanced reinforcing textiles. Announced during the
“So, you believe you can produce these super fine counts only if I simply hand you the latest machine?” The Chairman’s words weren’t loud, but they landed like a thunderclap. His gaze—piercing over the rim of his spectacles—locked onto mine with unsettling precision. Whether it was sarcasm or scepticism, I couldn’t tell. But I felt […]
A growing number of global fashion brands are taking direct action to decarbonize their supply chains by co-investing in solar power installations at textile factories. In a major shift toward cleaner production, brands are partnering with energy companies to install rooftop solar systems at small and medium-sized textile mills in key manufacturing countries such as […]
The global cotton industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. Once defined almost entirely by volume and commodity pricing, it is now being reshaped by new ideas of quality, sustainability and identity. The latest Specialty Cotton Report released by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) paints a picture of an industry in transition, one […]
The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has retained its cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season at 312.40 lakh bales (170 kg each), based on assessments from state associations and trade inputs. The season began on October 1, 2024. According to CAI, total cotton supply for the season up to September 30, 2025, is projected […]
The winding machine Autoconer X6 Type V delivers on every front. Equipping it with the Cop Exchanger, which automatically removes defective cops, means yarn quality is safeguarded, production is seamless and operator workload is reduced. The all-new compact design combines ergonomic comfort with enhanced safety features. Additionally, the Ring-Winder-Connect module enables
Walmart has announced a partnership with OpenAI to bring AI-first shopping experiences to customers and Sam’s Club members, enabling purchases directly through ChatGPT with Instant Checkout. The collaboration aims to transform retail from reactive to proactive, allowing AI to anticipate customer needs and simplify everyday shopping. “Traditional eCommerce experiences
A latest white paper from NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, highlights the urgent need to embed sustainability into every layer of AI development and deployment to counteract the technology’s environmental impact. Deploying innovative solutions for sustainable AI is a corporate responsibility and a strategic opportunity to create
In the long term, Karl Mayer’s ambition is to maintain its position as the global leader in warp knitting technology by driving continuous innovation, strengthening collaboration with strategic customers, and aligning closely with new material and yarn developments, says Axel Wintermeyer in an exclusive interview with Textile Insights Associate Editor, Henry Dsouza.
In this exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate editor of Textile Insights, WTT International’s D. Venkatesh talks about the paradigm shift in the mindset of textile industry players wrought about by their innovative and cost-effective ZLD systems, while Andrea Pelissero, speaks about the company’s plans to establish a global footprint, moving from South






















