Sustainability

Swiss Textile Recycling Ecosystem Launched To Pioneer Circular Economy

January 21, 2024

The Swiss Textile Recycling Ecosystem has been officially launched, uniting key players from the entire textile value chain to foster a circular economy. At the core of this initiative is an innovative recycling technology developed by Worn Again Technologies (WAT), based in the UK. WAT, which

Corporates

Shree Renga Polymers To Invest Rs 100 Crore In PET Bottle Recycling Project

January 13, 2024

Shree Renga Polymers, the Karur-based garment company will invest Rs 100 crore to expand its capacity. The company came to fame when Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a jacket made out of recycled pet bottles in parliament, according to newspaper report. The company will set up a green field PET bottle recycling facility in Karur […]

Cotton

Enhanced Focus On Sustainability Will Be Key To Robust Cotton Value Chain

January 10, 2024

Setting up a sustainable cotton textile production base will call for sourcing of sustainably-grown cotton fibre and deep engagement and a collaborative approach, along with exchange of ideas and leveraging of innovations will go a long way in making the cotton value chain robust and sustainable, say industry experts and observers. While the domestic cotton […]

Software

EZ Lab Leads Digital Product Labeling Revolution With AI Integration

January 9, 2024

The technology has been applied to the “Venice” dress by Monnalisa, a leading high-end childrens wear company, to protect authenticity EZ Lab, an innovative Italian SME specializing in digital solutions and blockchain technology, is set to revolutionize the safeguarding of “Made in Italy” products with their cutting-edge blockchain solutions. EZ Lab will

Corporates

Andritz Sets Up New Textile Recycling Line In Italy

December 10, 2023

Andritz recently started up a new textile recycling line at Sfilacciatura Negro’s plant in Biella, Italy. Designed for processing post-consumer textile waste with automatic removal of hard parts, the tearing line supports the company’s expansion into new recycling segments. In view of the growing demand for sustainable fibres in the re-spinning and nonwoven industries,

Tete-A-Tete

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

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

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Textile Recycling Innovator SaXcell Signs MoU with Birla Cellulose

November 1, 2023

SaXcell, a pioneer in textile recycling, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Birla Cellulose, a part of the Aditya Birla Group and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of man-made cellulosic fiber. This MoU marks the beginning of an extended collaboration between the two companies aimed at producing recycled man-made cellulosic fibers. […]

Corporates

Milliken Invests In Orak To Advance Sustainable Floor Coverings

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

Corporates

French Weaving Company, LTC, Makes Sustainable Investment In Stäubli Technology

October 1, 2023

French weaving company Les Tissages de Charlieu (LTC) has invested in 40 new Stäubli SX PRO Jacquard machines in the first quarter of 2023. While LTC had previously engaged with Stäubli for Jacquard machines, this latest procurement is in line with LTC’s overarching Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. A key driver behind LTC’s choice […]

Sustainability

BGMEA Partners On Creating Circular Textile Economy

Textile Insights September 5, 2023

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Circle Economy are collaborating to help Bangladesh’s textile and garment sector’s transition towards a circular economy. The partnership will result in better coordination for sharing expertise, disseminating knowledge and sharing expertise, which will be benefit BGMEA members and help them