Karl Mayer’s latest RDJ 7/3 Jacquard Double Needle Bar Raschel Machine has entered commercial operation, with Long John Group becoming the first customer to invest in the new technology. The Taiwanese footwear fabric specialist officially commissioned the machine at its Indonesian plant on
Uzbekistan is accelerating the domestic processing of cotton into yarn, knitted fabrics and finished textile products as it seeks to capture greater value from its raw material base and strengthen its position in global textile markets. The country exported approximately US$ 2.3 billion worth of textile products during January-November 2025, accounting for 7.3% of total
How an Italian knitting machine pioneer is building a multi-brand, multi-location platform for automated, AI-enabled textile production More than a century after Santoni began in Italy, the company’s story is no longer only about individual knitting machines. It is increasingly about an interconnected manufacturing ecosystem, one that combines specialist brands,
Cycling apparel brand Attaquer has introduced its latest Ultra performance range featuring two proprietary material systems developed to improve breathability, moisture management, aerodynamic performance and weight reduction. The new range is divided into two platforms, Ultra Climbers, designed for lightweight performance in demanding and high-temperature conditions, and
Textile processing units in Bhilwara are set to reduce their dependence on groundwater by switching to treated sewage water for industrial operations, a move expected to save lakhs of litres of groundwater every day. The initiative will initially cover 21 textile processing units in the textile cluster along Chittorgarh Road. Treated water from the municipal […]
Globally, the textile industry has witnessed a decisive shift toward Man-Made Fibers (MMF), which today account for nearly 70% of total staple fibre consumption, compared to about 30% for cotton. Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) alone contributes nearly 75–80% of the total MMF staple segment, highlighting its importance in modern spinning. In contrast, India continues to […]
By S. Murugan I could not deduce what he meant. I tortured my brain for an answer, but after days of thinking, the only thing I managed to produce was a beautifully maintained blank. “The viscose fibres float more in the drafting zone.” That was what the spinning technocrat had told me. I had met […]
India has set its sights on becoming the world’s largest silk-producing country by 2028-29, with the government targeting an increase in domestic silk production to 60,000 metric tonnes by 2030-31. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh announced the targets while inaugurating the 77th Foundation Day programme of the Central Silk Board (CSB) and an exhibition […]
The Indian cotton textile market has witnessed a sustained bearish trend over the recent quarters. Below is the indicative price trajectory for Shankar-6 (the benchmark Indian cotton variety) and 40s Combed Cotton Yarn (40s CWC/Hosiery) over the last six months. Month (2026) Shankar-6 Cotton (₹ per Candy, Ex-Gin) 40s Combed Cotton Yarn (₹ per kg) […]
The Odisha government has cleared 19 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 3,280 crore, with the projects expected to generate employment for around 10,661 people across the state. The approvals were granted by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg. The projects span textiles and apparel, […]






















