Reimagining Handloom for AI-Enabled Technical Textiles By Rony Banerjee I returned from Bharat Tex 2026 with optimism, but also with a familiar discomfort. Everywhere there was confidence. Technical textiles, sustainability, AI, circularity, traceability, ESG, exports, global markets. All the
Members of TMAS – the Swedish textile machinery manufacturers association – will showcase the latest in sensor-driven automation, AI-enabled production and resource-saving innovations at ITMA Asia + CITME, with a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency. “Automation, digitalisation and AI are no longer optional—they are essential for manufacturers to boost efficiency,













