India is stepping up efforts to advance agro-textiles as a key driver of sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), launched in 2020 to boost the country’s technical textiles ecosystem. As part of this mission, the Ministry of Textiles
Sanathan Textiles showcased its strengthened technical textiles portfolio at Techtextil India 2025, held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, underscoring its growing capabilities, expanded manufacturing infrastructure and focus on advanced materials for emerging applications. At the exhibition, the company presented a wide range of specialised yarns used in construction
What began as a high school bow tie business has evolved into a breakthrough in wearable technology. Rice University doctoral candidate Barclay Jumet, alongside his adviser Daniel J. Preston, has co-founded Actile Technologies, a startup that transforms regular fabrics into smart textiles capable of delivering touch-based signals, enabling a new, silent form of
Imagine slipping into a jacket that repels water during a downpour or wearing protective gear that shields against flames and chemicals. These everyday miracles are made possible by textile coatings, a rapidly evolving sector that is transforming fabrics into high-performance materials. The textile coatings industry is on a strong growth path, driven by innovation and […]
Samson Rope Technologies, Inc., has teamed up with Canadian non-profit Ocean Legacy Foundation to repurpose end-of-life high-performance marine ropes into durable consumer products, tackling a long-standing challenge in the marine industry. High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) ropes, widely used in towing, vessel mooring, and offshore operations, are extremely durable but
The global nonwoven geotextiles market, valued at US$ 7.58 billion in 2024, is set to grow steadily to US$ 13.07 billion by 2033, according to the latest research. This represents a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2033, fueled by the expansion of infrastructure projects, stricter environmental regulations, and growing demand for sustainable construction materials. […]
A major four-year research programme led by North Carolina State University has revealed 100% Merino wool base-layer garments deliver superior thermal comfort and performance benefits during dynamic stop-go sports like cycling, rock climbing, hiking and golf. The concept, known as dynamic breathability, reflects how well a Merino wool garment adapts to changing conditions:
Mistra-Autex AS has placed an order with international technology group Andritz for a complete needlepunch line at its Raasiku plant in Estonia. The new line will produce a wide range of nonwovens for surface applications, 3D molding and technical materials, primarily serving the automotive industry. Commencement of production is scheduled for Q3 2026. The scope […]
Spunweb India Private Limited (SIPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Spunweb Nonwoven Limited (SNL), has announced a major capacity expansion through the acquisition of two advanced spunbond nonwoven fabric production lines—a 3.2-meter single beam and a 1.6-meter single beam line. The investment boosts SIPL’s installed capacity by 53%, rising from 12,240 MT to 18,740 MT […]
3E Smart Solutions has introduced a breakthrough in wearable wellness with the launch of textile-integrated LED arrays designed for red light therapy. Unlike conventional solutions that rely on rigid or flexible PCBs, the company’s embroidery-based technology integrates LED modules directly into fabrics, significantly improving flexibility, comfort and user acceptance.





















