August 19, 2026
Machinery

Advanced Automation From Sweden Takes Centre Stage At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 In Singapore

Members of TMAS – the Swedish textile machinery manufacturers association – will showcase the latest in sensor-driven automation, AI-enabled production and resource-saving innovations at ITMA Asia + CITME, with a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency. “Automation, digitalisation and AI are no longer optional—they are essential for manufacturers to boost efficiency,
Special Report

Microtex Processors: Bridging The Gap Between Raw Fabric And World-Class Finishing

Ichalkaranji in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra has long been a hub for greige fabric manufacturing. For decades, however, manufacturers in this textile-rich belt had to depend on processors in Mumbai or Ahmedabad for advanced dyeing, printing and finishing. Spotting this gap, Microtex Processors Pvt. Ltd., entered the market with a forward-integration vision, to bring
Sustainability

EU Textile Waste Rules Introduce Extended Producer Responsibility, Reshape Industry Practices

The European Parliament has adopted new rules aimed at cutting textile waste, placing the responsibility for collection, sorting and recycling squarely on producers. The measures, framed under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), signal a major shift in how textile brands, manufacturers and suppliers must approach product design, materials and end-of-life management.