The Gujarat government and the Centre signed a memorandum of understanding on July 13, 2023, to establish the PM MITRA textile park in Navsari district. Covering a vast 1,141 acres of land in Vansi-Borsi village, this ambitious project aims to foster a circular economy in the region. The PM
Thailand is a popular destination known for its royal palaces, temples, mountains, islands, cuisine and vibrant night life. But Thailand is also well-known for its shopping economy and a shopaholic will get the best and cheapest garments in the Thailand market. Talking about clothes, you should know that Thailand is well-known producer of fabrics, sportswear […]
While, welcoming the progress on the Ecodesign Regulation in the European Parliament (EP), the European Apparel and Textile Organisation (EURATEX) also expressed concerns regarding the EP’s approach to target the textile industry in a regulation designed to be a framework legislation for all sectors. EURATEX regretted that the European Parliament has overlooked the plea
MSME spinning mills in Tamil Nadu have unanimously decided to stop production and sales of yarn from July 15, 2023, due to heavy losses suffered by the spinning industry. This decision was taken at an emergency meeting of MSME Spinning Mills Associations’ held on July 12. Members of the South India Spinners Association (SISPA) and […]
Flávio André Marter Diniz, a graduate of the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University (ITA), has developed an ultra-thin polyethylene (PE) carbon fibre with a filament diameter 2-3 times smaller than usual. Flávio André Marter Diniz produced novel ultra-thin polyethylene-based carbon fibres with a filament diameter < 3 μm with an excellent surface quality
The new Rieter air-jet spinning machine J 70 with individually automated, independent spinning units and optimized technology components enables the production of high-quality yarns with maximum efficiency. Together with the excellent raw material yield and low energy requirements, spinning mill owners can benefit from low yarn conversion costs. With the J 70, spinning
Reducing textile consumption, recycling textile waste, composting and donating textiles to charity or textile recycling programmes can help the industry move towards sustainability, says Murugan Santhanam When I entered the house of my friend, I saw my friend sitting in a cramped space in the room. The room was filled with closets and we had […]
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the iconic Levi’s 501 jeans, Levi Strauss is launching a hemp-cotton blend Selvedge 501 in later summer 2023. The plant-based 501 is made of at least 97 percent plant-based materials, with all certified organic cotton, natural dyestuff, a plant-based patch and ink made from wood waste. “These jeans are […]
Yamuna Machine Works Limited, a renowned player in textile processing, recently showcased its innovative technologies at ITMA 2023. In a recent interview with Textile Insights, Prashant Mangukia, Director of Yamuna Machine Works Limited, provided valuable insights into the company’s experience at ITMA 2023. Mangukia said, “We were overall satisfied with the quality
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) hosted a buyer-seller meet to promote its revolutionary fabric brand, R|Elan at its state-of-the-art Fabric Studio in Delhi. The event showcased diverse portfolio of R|Elan fabrics, spanning across sustainability, performance, and aesthetics categories. “It was an extraordinary two-day affair, which provided a remarkable platform for leading





















