In the first quarter of 2025, orders for textile machinery recorded by ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) dropped sharply by 29% compared to the same period in 2024, with the index falling to 41.8 points (base year 2021=100). Both domestic and international markets
Culp, Inc., a leading provider of bedding and upholstery fabrics, announced the sale of its mattress fabric manufacturing facility in Quebec, Canada, completing its year-old restructuring plan. The facility sold for CA$8.6 million (USD$6.2 million), with CA$2.0 million received at closing and the balance to be paid with interest over six to 12 months. Culp […]
International technology group Andritz has supplied and commissioned a reXline tearing system for Pacific Jeans in Chattogram, Bangladesh, marking a major step in recycling post-industrial textile waste for sustainable clothing production. The system recycles waste from jeans cutting processes at up to 800 kg of fibre per hour, producing high-quality recycled fibres for
Recover, a leading materials science company and global producer of sustainable, high-quality recycled cotton fibre and blends, has announced a strategic joint venture with Intradeco, a global vertical manufacturing group known for its high-quality apparel across diverse categories. The partnership aims to revolutionize textile production in the western hemisphere by
Uster Technologies introduces its next-generation fiber process control system Fiber quality measurement during spinning preparation is essential for optimizing raw material use and ensuring yarn quality. The all-new Uster AFIS 6, the next-generation laboratory instrument from Uster Technologies, is designed to meet these needs—now with the added capability to test
Vipul Organics Limited, a specialty chemicals leader in the pigments and dyes segment, has announced the opening of a new sales office in the United States under the name Vipul Organics USA Inc.. The office, located in the State of Delaware, has completed all required local approvals and registrations. This strategic move is set to […]
Egypt has invited representatives from 25 leading Chinese clothing companies to explore investment opportunities within the country’s rapidly evolving textile sector. As a major global cotton producer, Egypt has embarked on an ambitious national development programme aimed at revitalizing its textile and garment industry—a crucial pillar of the national economy and a key
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has joined the Policy Hub—a Brussels-based coalition driving collaborative input on key EU policy developments in the textile and apparel sector. Established in 2019, the Policy Hub facilitates technical discussions on emerging regulations and builds consensus across its network to influence policy areas
Monforts cemented its dominance in sustainable denim production at the recent Kingpins Amsterdam exhibition, held April 16–17, as eight of the ten denim fabrics featured in the 2025 Most Sustainable Product (MSP) showcase were produced by mills using Monforts technology. These mills – Arvind (India), Diamond Corduroy and Soorty (Pakistan), Isko and Orta (Turkey), Naveena
TrusTrace, a global leader in supply chain traceability and compliance data management, has launched a major AI-powered upgrade to its platform. The enhanced system enables brands and manufacturers of all sizes to seamlessly collect, centralize, and analyze traceability data with improved accuracy and efficiency. Addressing long-standing industry challenges of fragmented





















