Orange O Tec has introduced ‘Rocket’, the hybrid single-pass digital textile printing machine to the Indian market. Engineered for unmatched speed, precision and environmental performance, Rocket is redefining the standards of digital textile printing—capable of delivering speeds of up to
The Government College of Fine Arts in Periyamet, Chennai, one of the oldest institutions of its kind in India, is set for a significant infrastructure upgrade. The Tamil Nadu government has approved the construction of a new four-storey facility that will house departments for printing technology, textile technology,and a comprehensive library. The project will span […]
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) has collaborated with Epson Australia for a new initiative to explore the creation of an AI-powered smart factory aimed at transforming Australia’s fashion manufacturing. The two organisations are seeking a research partner to conduct a six-month feasibility study that will outline a blueprint for a pilot facility integrating digital
Taktiful Software Solutions has launched Taktify, the industry’s first AI-driven cost estimating and pricing platform tailored specifically for digital print embellishments. Following more than 18 months of beta testing, Taktify is now publicly available, enabling commercial printers to quote with confidence, boost margins and eliminate guesswork from pricing embellished
The fashion industry is undergoing a transformative shift, moving away from mass production towards a future driven by on-demand customisation. Powered by technologies like digital textile printing, artificial intelligence, 3D sampling and smarter supply chains, this evolution is redefining how garments are designed, manufactured and consumed. The focus is shifting from
KPMG International has unveiled a new report titled “Intelligent Manufacturing — A Blueprint for creating value through AI driven transformation” to better understand how manufacturing leaders can leverage AI as a transformative force. It elucidates on how the future belongs to those who recognize that AI is no longer just about automation. It’s about autonomy,
In a pioneering advancement for wearable health monitoring, researchers from Mines Saint-Etienne, Leitat Technological Center, and Linköping University have unveiled a breakthrough method to integrate 3D-printed microfluidic systems directly into textiles. This innovation enables real-time, on-body sweat analysis with unprecedented precision, flexibility and comfort. The
Yarn realization, defined as the effective yield of yarn from a given quantity of fibre, emerges as a critical profitability lever. Even marginal improvements can significantly boost a mill’s bottomline, states Wazir Advisors’ white paper. India’s spinning industry, once celebrated for its cost competitiveness and abundant domestic cotton supply, is now navigating a
The journey continues, pushing the boundaries of textile engineering, innovation and discovery to find a better way in producing single ‘weaveable” yarn which avoids sizing process, writes S. Murugan “Can you make this kind of yarn?” Kato-San, the Technical Director, asked, holding up a new magazine article, his eyes gleaming with curiosity. It was the […]
DyStar, a global leader in specialty chemicals with over a century of innovation and product development, announced today that its majority shareholder, Zhejiang Longsheng Group Co., Ltd, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire the remaining 37.57% stake in DyStar Global Holdings (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. from Kiri Industries Limited. This acquisition follows a ruling





















