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
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
The Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (TMMA) convened its first Executive Council meeting for 2025–26 on September 19 at the ITME Centre in Mumbai, where it announced new leadership and recognized industry excellence through its prestigious 65th R&D and Export Awards. At the meeting, Prashant Mangukia (Yamuna Machine Works) was elected as Chairman for FY
The Ichalkaranji Shuttleless Fabrics Manufacturers Association (ISFMA) successfully hosted Yarn Expo 2025 at Panchratna Hall, Ichalkaranji, drawing approximately 1,800 visitors over the two-day event. Held on September 11–12, the expo featured active participation from nearly 50 companies, with Lenzing as the platinum sponsor and Aditya Birla Group’s Grasim Industries and
Conference set for October 14–15 in Raleigh, NC INDA, the Association of the nonwoven fabrics industry, has announced the three finalists for the 2025 RISE Innovation Award, a highlight of the RISE (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) Technology Conference. The award recognizes breakthrough innovations in nonwoven and engineered fabrics with the
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) hosted a roadshow in Malad, Mumbai, on September 4 to promote the upcoming 3rd North India Garment Fair (NIGF) 2025, scheduled from November 25–27 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The roadshow showcased opportunities for regional brands to expand their presence in Northern India’s growing apparel market by connecting with
Stand space application is now open for ITMA 2027, the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition, which will be held at Messegelände Hannover, Germany, from 16–22 September 2027. With the theme “Co-creating the Future of Textiles,” the seven-day event will bring together global leaders and innovators to showcase technologies, forge partnerships, and drive






















