From blankets to towels, clothing to upholstery, humans are in constant contact with textiles throughout their lives. Textiles, serving purposes of warmth, comfort and aesthetics, are now evolving into electronic textiles, or e-textiles, ushering in exciting new functionalities. This technology
X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC, leaders in colour science and technology, unveiled Textile Color Hub, a groundbreaking solution to make digital colour specification more efficient, achievable, compliant and sustainable across the design to production workflow. According to the company, for most textile brands, colour specification is a painstaking and subjective process. In a
Türkiye’s textile and apparel industry stands as a global leader, known for its historical significance and modern competitiveness. Türkiye’s textile and apparel sector boasts a diverse and extensive production capability that covers the entire value chain. From manufacturing textiles and yarns to producing ready-made garments and home textiles, Turkish
The digital textile printing market is experiencing robust growth globally, with India being a key player in the Asia-Pacific region. The Indian digital printing market is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR of 13% between 2023 and 2033, fueled by the robust performance of the textile sector and the presence of well-established textile mill […]
Better Cotton has announced the launch of a groundbreaking programme in Côte d’Ivoire, demonstrating its dedication to supporting 200,000 local cotton farmers in the initial five years. This innovative initiative at the field level will provide essential training and resources to farming communities throughout the nation, marking a significant stride towards
In the latest report on the 2023-24 US cotton balance sheet, there is a marginal decrease in consumption, but a noticeable uptick in production and ending stocks. Production saw a rise of 273,000 bales, reaching 13.1 million bales, with lower output in Texas offset by increases elsewhere. Domestic mill use saw a decrease of 100,000 […]
It is crucial to consider not just the end result, but also the journey we take to get there, avers Murugan Santhanam and takes a look at some of the sustainable material revolution happening in the textile industry The idiom “the ends justify the means” indicates about a situation in which the final aim is […]
Indian textile small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capitalize on the nation’s rich pool of raw materials and abundant resources. While globalization has opened up new international avenues, persistent challenges have hindered growth. India faces formidable competition from countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam, which benefit from lower labour costs and expansive
Even as India and the UK are close to concluding talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), experts and observers in the textiles and apparel sector are of the view that the agreement may not fetch the desired results unless the industry gears up to manufacture right kind of product mix at competitive pricing. Currently, […]
Recycling offers major opportunities in China. Weavers, knitters and garment makers are under pressure to create products that have a significant share of recycled fibres, says Thomas Oetterli, CEO of Rieter Group How would you describe your overall experience at ITMA Asia + CITME? Rieter experienced great success. The booth was crowded with a mix […]





















