Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Baby Diaper & Sanitary Napkin Prices Set To Rise With New Quality Standards

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

The prices of baby diapers and sanitary napkins in India are poised to rise, as the Ministry of Textiles has rejected an industry request to extend the deadline for compliance with a Quality Control Order (QCO) for these products. Starting October 1, manufacturers, including prominent companies

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Chalk-Based Coating Creates Cooling Fabric

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

A new chalk-based coating has been developed to create cooling fabrics that could benefit anyone spending time outdoors—athletes, landscapers, kids at the park or beachgoers. While current cooling textiles often rely on specialized fibres or complex manufacturing processes, researchers have now introduced a durable coating that cools the air underneath treated fabric by up

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India’s Technical Textiles Sector To Surpass US$ 10 Billion Exports By 2030: Giriraj Singh

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, confidently projected that India’s technical textiles industry will surpass the US$ 10 billion mark by 2030. Speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat- Technical Textiles for Sustainable Growth & Development’ conference in New Delhi, Singh highlighted the increasing role of man-made fibres and technical textiles in everyday life,

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Manjushree Spntek Launches Hightex Hybrid Nonwovens For Chemo Gowns

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

Manjushree Spntek has unveiled ‘Hightex’, an innovative hybrid nonwoven fabric designed to enhance the safety of healthcare professionals who administer chemotherapy drugs. This cutting-edge fabric represents a significant advancement in protective apparel for cancer care. ‘Hightex’ is crafted from a unique combination of polymer-based continuous fibre web and

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Government Approves Grants For 4 Start-Ups In Technical Textiles Sector

Textile Insights August 28, 2024

To advance the technical textiles sector, the Government has approved grants for four start-ups and five educational institutions. This decision was made during the 8th Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) meeting of the National Technical Textiles Mission, chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles at Udyog Bhawan. Under the ‘Grant for Research &

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Mission Steering Group Approves Rs 21 Crore for 19 Technical Textile Projects

Textile Insights July 31, 2024

The Mission Steering Group, chaired by the Union Minister of Textiles, has sanctioned 19 groundbreaking research initiatives valued at approximately Rs 21 crores under the National Technical Textiles Mission. These projects span vital areas such as composites, geotextiles, smart textiles, and advanced machinery, and were approved during the 9th Mission Steering Group

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T-SUPREMA – Needle-punching Easy As Never Before

July 10, 2024

T-SUPREMA is a collaborative effort of Trützschler Nonwovens and the Italian textile machinery manufacturer Texnology, focusing on needle-punching technology. This partnership offers complete production lines for needle-punched nonwovens under the T-SUPREMA brand. Trützschler Nonwovens brings extensive experience in fibre preparation and web forming to this collaboration.

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Dilo Temafa Announces Successful Sale Of Line Extension To Eco-Technilin

June 22, 2024

Dilo Temafa, a leading specialist in machinery and equipment for fiber preparation and natural fiber processing, is pleased to announce the successful sale of a line extension to **Eco-Technilin**. This new addition will complement an existing flax fiber preparation plant in France, enhancing fiber quality. Eco-Technilin, a renowned producer of sustainable materials, has

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ITTA Meets New Minister Of Textiles To Discuss Future Of Technical Textiles

June 15, 2024

The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) had a highly productive and cordial meeting with the new Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, in New Delhi on June 13, 2024. During the meeting, ITTA provided an overview of its activities and achievements over the past decade in the field of technical textiles. The association highlighted its ongoing […]

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Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo Debuts In Bangkok From Nov 13

Textile Insights May 30, 2024

The Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia) 2024, which will be the largest nonwovens show in Southeast Asia and the ASEAN region, is set to debut from November 13-15, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. ANTAX Asia will show sustainable and emerging technologies and has a goal of attracting over 200 exhibitors and 4,000 attendees from 20 […]