Special Report

Premier Fine Linens: Powerhouse Of Innovation

From its humble beginnings in 1945 as a spinning mill in Coimbatore, Premier Fine Linens has evolved into a powerhouse of innovation in the global home textiles industry. With quiet consistency and firm resolve, this family-owned yet professionally managed enterprise has built an enviable reputation in sustainability, automation and inclusive employment. The Beginnings
Tete-A-Tete

‘We’re Innovating To Bring ELGi’s Reliability, Efficiency And Smarter Solutions To Textile Customers’

In this exclusive interview, Anvar Jay Varadaraj speaks with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights, about ELGi’s vision for the textile industry from tackling rising energy costs to offering smarter, more sustainable compressed air solutions. He is joined by Premendra (Chief Strategy Officer, Elgi Equipments) and Bhavesh Karia (President – ISAAME and SEA, Elgi
Tete-A-Tete

‘Sustainability Is High On The Agenda For Exhibitors And Buyers At ITMA Asia + CITME Expo’

Machinery with eco-friendly features that enhance resource efficiency and waste minimisation will be in the spotlight at the exhibition, informs Alex Zucchi What motivated CEMATEX to reintroduce Singapore as a venue for ITMA Asia + CITME following years of successful editions in Shanghai? Following requests from our members to have an exhibition in Asia outside […]
Industry

UK To Ban Sale Of Wet Wipes Containing Plastic

The UK Government has confirmed plans to ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic, with aligned measures set to be implemented across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In England, the proposed Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025 were published in July and are under parliamentary review. Once approved, the