Sustainability

RSWM Pioneers Sustainability With Progressive Green Initiatives

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

RSWM Ltd, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching its comprehensive Sustainability Report at the 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit, organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The report was unveiled by Pabitra Margherita,

Machinery

Balkan Tearing Line – Converting Textile Waste Into Value

Textile Insights August 12, 2024

Trützschler & Balkan Textile Machinery have collaborated to become the first full-service provider in spinning preparation for recycling of textile waste. Textile Hard Waste – This waste is collected from various sources as listed below: Households: Used clothes Retailers and brands: Unsold inventory, defective and returned items Manufacturing and production:

Special Report

Engineering Biology Is Expected To Disrupt All Industries

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

Organizations across all sectors are preparing for the transformative impact of engineering biology – the application of principles from biology and engineering, in conjunction with AI and data-driven computational techniques, to create new or redesigned biological systems for valuable purposes. They are looking to harness recent advancements in bioengineering to

Corporates

Debrand Opens New U.S. Facility To Boost Textile Circularity

July 19, 2024

Debrand, a pioneer in next-life logistics for the apparel and footwear industry, has announced the opening of its inaugural U.S. facility in Columbus, Ohio. This 32,000-square-foot facility is strategically located to support the growing demand for scalable advanced textile sortation services and to expand Debrand’s circular textile ecosystem, which stands as North

Machinery

Italian Textile Machinery Industry Prepares for Green Transition Challenges

July 11, 2024

The General Assembly of ACIMIT, the Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association, held in Milan on July 9, emphasized the industry’s commitment to innovation amidst current global uncertainties. Marco Salvadè, ACIMIT’s president, highlighted key data from the Italian textile machinery sector: in 2023, production and exports both declined by 16%, reaching

Sustainability

Garson & Shaw Report Calls For Transformative Shift Towards Circular Economy In Textile Industry

July 9, 2024

In a bid to address the mounting environmental challenges posed by the textile industry, the 2024 Garson & Shaw report highlights the critical need for substantial changes. The report highlights the burgeoning market for used textiles and the pivotal role of circularity in mitigating environmental impact. The textile industry’s rapid growth is paralleled by escalating

Sustainability

BioFibreLoop: Advancing Circular And Sustainable Textiles In Europe

July 9, 2024

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are leading the BioFibreLoop research project, funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. The project, launched with a kick-off event in Denkendorf on June 26 and 27, 2024, aims to develop recyclable outdoor and work clothing using renewable bio-based

Corporates

Samsara Eco Raises AUD $100 Mn To Scale Enzymatic Recycling

June 30, 2024

Samsara Eco announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising AUD $100 million (USD $65 million). The funding round was led by global investment company Temasek and Australian deep tech investment fund Main Sequence, with participation from new and existing backers, including Wollemi Capital, Lululemon, Hitachi Ventures, Titanium Ventures (formerly

Tete-A-Tete

Efficiency, Sustainability & Innovation Drives Trützschler’s Vision, Says Dr. Bettina Temath

June 11, 2024

Trützschler Group, a market leader in spinning technology, continues to push the boundaries of innovation to meet the evolving needs of the textile industry. In an exclusive chat with Textile Insights, Dr. Bettina Temath, Head of Global Marketing at Trützschler Group SE, sheds light on the latest innovation showcased at ITM 2024 and their implications […]

Corporates

MAS Holdings And Ambercycle Partner To Advance Apparel Sustainability

June 6, 2024

MAS Holdings, a global apparel manufacturing and tech conglomerate headquartered in Sri Lanka, has joined forces with Los Angeles-based materials science company Ambercycle to scale up textile-to-textile regeneration in the apparel industry. The partnership, which centers around a three-year offtake agreement, reflects demand among large brands and manufacturers for new