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
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
The highly anticipated ITMA 2023 event held at Milan witnessed a remarkable display of innovation and excellence by Rimtex Group, a leading manufacturer of spinning cans, rings & travellers, castors & wheels and more. With a legacy built on quality and innovation, Rimtex showcased their latest international line-up, leaving industry stalwarts in awe and garnering
“ITMA 2023 has been an extremely successful show for us. We witnessed a huge visitor turnout at our booth, providing us with an excellent opportunity to network with our agents and business partners from around the world. We are pleased to have finalized a few orders at ITMA and are in discussions for numerous automation […]





















