The Indian yarn manufacturing company Sri Bhagirath started production with 17 brand-new Rieter compact-spinning machines K 47 which are directly linked to Rieter winding machines Autoconer X6. This enables the company to meet the increasing customer demand for high-quality compact yarns and to
Mayer & Cie., a leading specialist in circular knitting machines, is set to unveil its latest innovations tailored for the Turkish market at the upcoming International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITM) in Istanbul. Visitors can explore Mayer & Cie.’s offerings at booth 303 B in hall 3, where the company will showcase two new machine types […]
Resortecs has partnered with Decathlon, the global leader in sports equipment and apparel, to develop a fully recyclable swimwear collection without compromising performance, functionality or aesthetics. This collaboration blends state-of-the-art technology with high-performance design. Acerina Trejo Machin, the Chief Technology Officer at Resortecs, explained, “We all
Aramina are long fibres obtained from the stems of the mallow plant, Urena Lobata, which is native to Brazil. Aramina fibres are used for cords, twine and burlap fabrics. This invasive plant was classified as a noxious weed in the U.S. in 1999. A bast fibre belonging to the botanical family Malvaceae, a common, perennial grass […]
Even as India, China and Türkiye face challenges such as declining export values and shifting market dynamics, opportunities for growth and adaptation abound, particularly in emerging markets, writes Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights The global export outlook of knit T-shirts reflects shifts in consumer demand, economic conditions and trade dynamics. From
In a bid to bolster the credentials of The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS) as a symbol of sustainably produced and traceable cashmere fibre from inner Mongolia, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has collaborated with TextileGenesis, A Lectra company. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing transparency and traceability within the cashmere production
In a recent joint statement, the governments of Denmark, France and Sweden have urged the European Commission to present a draft Council Decision on a shared EU proposal. This proposal aims to subject textile waste to stricter control mechanisms under the Basel Convention, ostensibly to improve waste management practices. However, EuRIC Textiles, the textile reuse […]
In a bid to address challenges within its cotton cluster system, Uzbekistan’s President issued directives in November 2023 aimed at revamping the organization of cotton clusters. Reports had highlighted issues such as non-compliance with local payment regulations by twenty clusters and financial struggles faced by 122 clusters in servicing debts. The pandemic-induced
The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its latest estimate for the cotton pressing numbers for the 2023-24 season. Despite various challenges and uncertainties, the CAI has decided to maintain its previous estimates for the ongoing season. According to the latest data released by CAI, the total cotton pressing estimate for the 2023-24 season […]
Iran’s cotton consumption for the 2023-24 period is forecasted to surpass the previous year’s record, reaching 900,000 bales. The majority of cotton yarn is utilized for domestic textiles and products. Despite a decade of stagnant cotton production, hovering around 300,000 bales, imports have surged to over 500,000 bales to meet the escalating domestic demand.






















