The Lenzing Group, a global leader in regenerated cellulosic fibers, reported 5% year-on-year revenue growth to EUR 2 billion in the first nine months of 2024, driven by a 10.9% increase in fiber revenue. EBITDA rose by 20.3% to EUR 263.7 million, boosting the EBITDA margin to 13.5% from 11.7%.
Chennai-based Murugappa Group has finalized an agreement to acquire Hubergroup, a German specialty chemicals firm, for an enterprise value of US$ 310 million. The acquisition, which includes an equity infusion of US$ 150 million from Murugappa and US$ 160 million for debt refinancing, marks a strategic move to strengthen the group’s presence in the global […]
KARL MAYER captivated visitors at ITMA ASIA+CITME 2024 with its innovative tricot fabric in gauge E 44, designed for sun protection clothing. Featured in a stylish outdoor jacket, the fabric combines functionality and comfort, setting new benchmarks in UV protection and wearability. The warp-knitted fabric offers a UV protection factor more than double that of […]
Ibrahim Fibres, a leading yarn and polyester staple fibre (PSF) manufacturer in Pakistan, operates nearly 200 Trützschler cards, the most of any company in the country. The company recently faced a unique challenge: processing long polyester and viscose fibres for luxury textiles and high-performance fabrics. Trützschler’s R&D team worked closely with Ibrahim Fibres to
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) inaugurated the 2nd edition of Brands of India on November 12, 2024, at Za’abeel Hall 4, Dubai World Trade Centre. Supported by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and key industry groups like AEPC and TEXMAS, the event features over 150 leading Indian apparel brands and manufacturers. […]
Jaypore, the ethnic wear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), celebrated its commitment to India’s rich artisanal traditions with the grand opening of its Guwahati store. The event showcased the perfect blend of heritage and contemporary elegance that defines Jaypore’s ethos, offering a platform to promote traditional crafts and connect with Assam’s
The upcoming ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition, scheduled for 28-31 October 2025 at the Singapore Expo, has seen an overwhelming response, with 98% of its 60,000 square meters of exhibition space booked by the application deadline on 12 November. A total of 731 exhibitors from 32 countries have already secured space to showcase their latest […]
A.T.E. and UNITEX are collaborating to leverage their unique strengths within the textile sector, with the shared goal of increasing the presence of circular knitting machines in India. UNITEX TEXMAC PTE LTD, commonly referred to as UNITEX, has established a solid reputation across all scales of knit production—from small job knitters to major textile corporations. […]
The 2024 ITMA ASIA+CITME textile machinery exhibition concluded on 18 October in Shanghai, successfully drawing about 90,000 visitors from 111 countries. With a strong local turnout—87% of visitors were from China—attendees represented 31 provinces, showcasing the robust demand for advanced textile technology across key regions such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Guangdong.
Picanol recently participated in the “Textile Technical Seminar” organized by Spintex Technology Ltd., a prominent textile machinery supplier in Bangladesh. Held with support from Bluereed and Stäubli, the seminar attracted over 350 industry professionals and provided a platform for showcasing cutting-edge advancements in weaving technology. At the event,





















