February 20, 2026
Textile Print

Caldera Launches DTF-Specific RIP Software To Support Growing Custom Apparel Market

Caldera has introduced a new Direct-to-Film (DTF)-specific RIP software, targeting the rapidly expanding segment of small and home-based garment decorators entering the custom apparel market. As DTF printing continues to move from a niche application to a mainstream decoration method, the company aims to lower technical barriers while maintaining professional-grade output.
Special Report

Geopolitical Instability Is Now India Inc.’s No. 1 Future Risk: MGC Report

Geopolitical uncertainty has emerged as India Inc.’s most severe strategic risk, with nearly half of business leaders ranking it above other potential threats over the next five years. These findings form a core dimension of the ‘The Global Risk Atlas – New Realities’, released recently by MGC Global Risk Advisory, which maps evolving risk trajectories across […]
Event

Techtextil India 2025 Reinforces India’s Growing Stature As Global Destination For Textiles

The 10th edition of Techtextil India 2025 concluded on a high note at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, firmly reinforcing India’s growing stature as a global destination for value-added and technical textiles. The three-day trade fair attracted a robust turnout of 9,144 visitors from 235 Indian cities and 45 countries, with particularly strong participation from […]
Technology

A.T.E. – Accelerating Sustainability And Digitalisation In Textile Industry Through Automation

The foremost challenge faced by textile manufacturers is to continue producing high-quality products while simultaneously lowering manufacturing costs and moving to more sustainable processes. Many businesses are, therefore, investing in cutting-edge technologies to reduce waste, increase production efficiency, optimise inventory and trim utility use. Automation and
Textile Print

SPGPrints Highlights Key Differences Between RotaPlate And RotaMesh For Label Printers

As label converters face growing pressure from shorter print runs, faster changeovers and rising cost constraints, SPGPrints has outlined key considerations for selecting the right rotary screen technology. The company says choosing between its RotaPlate and RotaMesh screen systems has become a strategic decision for label printers seeking to balance productivity, quality
Trade & Market

India–New Zealand FTA Opens Zero-Duty Window For Indian Textiles And Apparel

The newly concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to deliver a major boost to India’s textile and apparel exports, offering 100 percent duty-free access to the New Zealand market and strengthening India’s position in the Oceania region’s apparel and home textile supply chains. Under the agreement, New Zealand will eliminate tariffs on […]