A growing number of global fashion brands are taking direct action to decarbonize their supply chains by co-investing in solar power installations at textile factories. In a major shift toward cleaner production, brands are partnering with energy companies to install rooftop solar systems at
The global cotton industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. Once defined almost entirely by volume and commodity pricing, it is now being reshaped by new ideas of quality, sustainability and identity. The latest Specialty Cotton Report released by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) paints a picture of an industry in transition, one […]
The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has retained its cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season at 312.40 lakh bales (170 kg each), based on assessments from state associations and trade inputs. The season began on October 1, 2024. According to CAI, total cotton supply for the season up to September 30, 2025, is projected […]
The winding machine Autoconer X6 Type V delivers on every front. Equipping it with the Cop Exchanger, which automatically removes defective cops, means yarn quality is safeguarded, production is seamless and operator workload is reduced. The all-new compact design combines ergonomic comfort with enhanced safety features. Additionally, the Ring-Winder-Connect module enables
Walmart has announced a partnership with OpenAI to bring AI-first shopping experiences to customers and Sam’s Club members, enabling purchases directly through ChatGPT with Instant Checkout. The collaboration aims to transform retail from reactive to proactive, allowing AI to anticipate customer needs and simplify everyday shopping. “Traditional eCommerce experiences
A latest white paper from NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, highlights the urgent need to embed sustainability into every layer of AI development and deployment to counteract the technology’s environmental impact. Deploying innovative solutions for sustainable AI is a corporate responsibility and a strategic opportunity to create
In the long term, Karl Mayer’s ambition is to maintain its position as the global leader in warp knitting technology by driving continuous innovation, strengthening collaboration with strategic customers, and aligning closely with new material and yarn developments, says Axel Wintermeyer in an exclusive interview with Textile Insights Associate Editor, Henry Dsouza.
In this exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate editor of Textile Insights, WTT International’s D. Venkatesh talks about the paradigm shift in the mindset of textile industry players wrought about by their innovative and cost-effective ZLD systems, while Andrea Pelissero, speaks about the company’s plans to establish a global footprint, moving from South
H&M has invested in Berlin-based startup Reverse Fashion as part of the company’s pre-seed funding round, strengthening the fashion retailer’s push into circularity-focused technologies. Reverse Fashion develops automated textile-sorting systems using artificial intelligence, RFID and advanced image recognition to identify and sort used garments for reuse and
ShinWon Corporation, a leading global apparel manufacturer, outlined its vision for inclusive, responsible, and resilient manufacturing at the ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit 2025, hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth in Kuala Lumpur. The Summit convened business, government, academic and social impact leaders to discuss pathways for inclusive and sustainable





















