Masood Fabrics Ltd in Pakistan enhanced the performance of eight compact-spinning machines K 46 with the support of Rieter. The short-balloon setting upgrade enabled the spinning mill to increase the spindle speed by 500 rpm while reducing yarn breaks from 60 to 50 per 1000 spindle hours. This
Fourteen years after Greenpeace’s influential DETOX campaign brought chemical transparency to the forefront of the fashion industry, brands today find themselves navigating a maze of overlapping certifications and increasing regulatory pressure. Addressing this complexity, the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) introduces a
In the ever-evolving world of textile manufacturing, efficiency and sustainability are key drivers of innovation. Yamuna Machine Works has introduced its Continuous Bleaching Range (CBR) as part of its expansion into continuous wet processing machines. This modern technology is redefining fabric treatment processes by offering significant advantages over traditional batch
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 60,000 LM/day. With support for pigment, reactive and disperse inks, Rocket is
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





















