The Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Synthetic & Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA), has inaugurated the Climate Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Centre. The centre, spanning 15,000 sq. metres, was launched in the presence of C.R. Patil, Minister of Jal Shakti, to
The Mission Director of the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) Ashok Kumar Malhotra, has announced a significant 6.2% increase in India’s exports of specialized technical textile products. Between April and November this year, exports reached US$ 342 million, compared to US$ 275 million during the same period last year. Speaking on the current landscape, Malhotra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed officials to take proactive measures to strengthen the state’s textile sector. During a review of the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj’s 100-day action plan on Monday, the CM announced the establishment of the Maharashtra Technical Textile Mission (MTTM) and the Maharashtra State
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Textile Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024, showcasing a special handloom and handicraft exhibition cum sale at Bharat Mandapam. The event, to be held from 14th to 27th November, is a significant initiative under the Ministry of Textiles to promote India’s rich craft heritage […]
As the need for textile recycling grows, nonwovens manufacturers are stepping up to play a crucial role. The European Union will implement a ban on the landfilling and incineration of post-consumer clothing waste starting January 2025, alongside an extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme requiring brands and manufacturers to finance the collection and disposal of
Milliken & Company, a global leader in diversified manufacturing, has announced its collaboration with NASA to design and manufacture flame-resistant (FR) undergarment fabrics for the Artemis missions. Artemis III, scheduled for no earlier than 2026, will be the first U.S. crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years. Through the JSC Engineering, Technology & […]
Suominen introduced its BIOLACE product family, a groundbreaking range of biodegradable and compostable nonwovens designed with sustainability at its core. Made exclusively from renewable plant-based raw materials, BIOLACE nonwovens meet the highest standards of performance and environmental responsibility. BIOLACE Air features a dual-layer structure of wood pulp and
Trützschler Nonwovens and Texnology S.r.l. have secured an order from O.R.V. Manufacturing S.p.A. to deliver a state-of-the-art production line for needle-punched and thermo-bonded polyester media. The new line, which will cater to applications such as filtration media, is set to become one of Europe’s largest multi-purpose plants. This collaboration between the
UK-based company Waterhaul is tackling one of the ocean’s most pressing challenges: ghost gear, or abandoned fishing nets that continue to trap marine life and pollute waters long after their useful life. These discarded nets, made from resilient plastics like nylon and polypropylene, constitute nearly half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, as noted by […]
Gessner has announced that their Alphastar tribo-electric nonwoven and NeenahPure meltblown nonwoven filter media now come with an activated carbon layer for pleatable and bag filters. These high-efficiency electrostatic filter media can be customized to meet specific requirements, ranging from high-efficiency filtration to standard needs. The activated carbon air filter