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‘EcoAxis Technology Strategy Is Architected Around Industry 4.0 Technologies’

Textile Insights July 1, 2024

With EcoAxis’ SuperAxisTM, manufacturers are now able to identify opportunities based on preventive, proactive, and predictive alerts, resulting in significant operational efficiency and savings, says Rakesh Vangara, Deputy General Manager- EcoAxis, A.T.E. Group.  How does SuperAxisTM

Fibre

Selenis Innovates High-Quality rPET Using Circ’s Recovered Terephthalic Acid

Textile Insights June 20, 2024

Selenis has achieved a significant milestone by successfully producing recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid supplied by Circ®, a leading textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The production took place through a successful multiple-batch campaign at Selenis’ pilot plant in San Giorgio, Italy. Utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste,

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Fashion Pact’s Future Supplier Initiative Boosts Apparel Decarbonisation

Textile Insights June 14, 2024

The Future Supplier Initiative, led by The Fashion Pact in collaboration with the Apparel Impact Institute, Guidehouse, and DBS Bank, introduces a pioneering collective financing model aimed at driving deep decarbonisation within the global apparel sector. With an overwhelming 99% of fashion brand emissions originating in the supply chain (Scope 3), this initiative focuses

Sustainability

Indo Count Powers Bhilad Unit With 9.3 MW Solar Installation

Textile Insights May 24, 2024

Indo Count Industries Ltd has inaugurated a state-of-the-art 9.3 MW solar power generation unit in Gujarat, dedicated to powering its Bhilad facility. This significant step reduces the company’s carbon footprint and optimizes energy costs, with over 90% of operations now reliant on renewable sources. Committed to global ESG standards, ICIL is leading the textile

Corporates

Trident Ltd Expands Rooftop Solar Power Project In Budhni

Textile Insights May 21, 2024

Trident Limited has successful commissioned an additional 5.9 MWp capacity for its rooftop solar power project at Budhni, Madhya Pradesh. With this expansion, the total installed capacity of the solar power plant at the Budhni facility has reached 40.9 MWp. The power generated from this solar project will be used captivity for Trident’s manufacturing facilities […]

Textile Park

X-Rite & Pantone Unveil Groundbreaking ‘Textile Color Hub’ Solution

Textile Insights December 12, 2023

X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC, leaders in colour science and technology, unveiled Textile Color Hub, a groundbreaking solution to make digital colour specification more efficient, achievable, compliant and sustainable across the design to production workflow. According to the company, for most textile brands, colour specification is a painstaking and subjective process. In a

Corporates

Yunus Textiles Commissions Two 9.6 MW Wind Turbines

Textile Insights November 26, 2023

Yunus Textiles has introduced its newest sustainable initiative – two state-of-the-art wind turbines, boasting a collective capacity of 9.6 MW. This milestone underscores the company commitment to reducing emissions by a substantial 18,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to the positive environmental impact of 108,000 mature trees. Yunus Textiles continues to lead the

Tete-A-Tete

MicroPunch Technology Will Play A Pivotal Role In Textile Industry’s Sustainability Efforts

Textile Insights November 10, 2023

The emergence of MicroPunch technology promises substantial energy savings and reduced consumption of resources like gas and water, says Dr. Gunnar Hemmer, Marketing & Sales Director, Dilo Systems GmbH in an interview with Henry Dsouza of Textile Insights Could you elaborate on the key benefits of MicroPunch technology and its role in promoting sustainability within

Corporates

Milliken Invests In Orak To Advance Sustainable Floor Coverings

Textile Insights October 29, 2023

Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company has made a strategic investment in Orak, a Paris-based company specializing in carpet maintenance and flooring reuse. This partnership signifies a new era of sustainability in the floor covering industry, challenging conventional notions of waste and advocating for a circular economy approach. Orak’s Optimal