The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of the ITMF Start-up Award 2025, who will present their innovative business models at the ITMF & IAF Conference 2025, scheduled for 24–25 October in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, co-hosted by the Indonesia Textile
Universal MEP Projects and Engineering Services Ltd. (UMPESL), leaders in textile machinery and exclusive representatives of Tajima Embroidery Machines in India, hosted the Tajima Embroidery Machine Seminar 2025 at the Taj Ambassador Hotel, New Delhi. The event highlighted the latest innovations from Tajima, the Japanese pioneer in embroidery technology, and reinforced its
Around 100 Italian companies will participate in ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025, taking place from October 28 to 31. Spanning a total area of nearly 4,000 square meters, Italy once again ranks among the top exhibiting countries, continuing its strong presence from previous editions. A total of 53 Italian exhibitors will showcase their latest […]
In New Delhi, actor Ashutosh Rana drew attention not only for his presence but for his attire, a handcrafted Garo jacket woven from Eri silk and pineapple leaf fibre. The ensemble set the tone for the grand poster unveiling and media meet of the upcoming National Conclave, themed “Weaving India Together, Natural Fibres, Innovation and […]
Students of Whistling Woods International’s School of Fashion & Costume Design (SFCD) captivated audiences at the Bombay Times Fashion Week on October 3 with their inventive, narrative-led creations that reimagined the boundaries of fashion design. Semester 3 students presented conceptual collections rooted in storytelling and symbolism, while Semester 5 students
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, recently organized a workshop at EDB head office to strengthen the international visibility of Sri Lanka’s creative textile sector, with a focus on handloom and batik industries. The programme aimed to raise awareness among government institutions
The Indian Textile Accessories and Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ITAMMA) held its 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the ITME Centre, Mumbai, focusing on the theme ‘Packaging Aspects for the Textile Engineering Industry.’ The event underscored the growing importance of packaging in ensuring product safety, sustainability and export competitiveness in the digital
Companies, research institutes and universities are invited to submit their innovations for the Techtextil Innovation Award and the Texprocess Innovation Award until 15 December 2025. Winners gain international recognition and leverage the reach of two of the world’s leading trade fairs for technical textiles and textile processing. The awards will be presented during
ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025, the region’s premier textile machinery exhibition, has secured strong industry endorsement ahead of its opening next month. More than 80 textile and garment industry organisations have pledged support for the event, which will be held from 28 to 31 October 2025 at Singapore Expo. Since visitor registration opened in […]
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) hosted the 4th Sustainable Textile Summit (STS) in New Delhi on Sept. 16, 2025, where senior government officials, industry leaders and global experts deliberated on strategies to transform India’s textile industry into a global hub for sustainable production. Themed “Innovating Towards a Sustainable Future: Collaborative





















