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ITAMMA And SITRA To Host International Conference On AI In Textiles

Textile Insights August 12, 2026

AI – A Friend & Not Enemy of Textile Industry will be the theme of an International Conference being jointly organised by the Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ITAMMA) and the South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) on September 25, 2026 in

Special Report

Future Looms, Second-Life Fibres

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

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 right words were there. India looked ready to speak the language of the future

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ITMA 2027 Draws Strong Industry Response As Sector Plan Unveiled

Textile Insights August 6, 2026

ITMA 2027 has unveiled its sector plan, signalling strong momentum for the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition, scheduled to take place from 16–22 September 2027 at Messegelände Hannover, Germany. Covering 12 exhibition halls and more than 180,000 square metres, the sector plan spans 20 segments of the textile and garment manufacturing value

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TAI South Gujarat Unit Organises Seminar On Next-Gen Textile Industry

Textile Insights July 20, 2026

The Textile Association (India) (TAI), South Gujarat unit, organised a seminar on Next-Gen Textile Industry at The Palace Hall, Surat. The seminar focused on the subject ‘In the Context of Man-Made Textiles: Sustainability Challenges and Growth Avenues with AI-ML and Government Schemes’. The event brought together textile industrialists, entrepreneurs, academicians,

Technology

A.T.E. – Accelerating Sustainability And Digitalisation In Textile Industry Through Automation

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

The foremost challenge faced by textile manufacturers is to continue producing high-quality products while simultaneously lowering manufacturing costs and moving to more sustainable processes. Many businesses are, therefore, investing in cutting-edge technologies to reduce waste, increase production efficiency, optimise inventory and trim utility use. Automation and

Corporates

Marzoli Showcases Technology Accelerator Center At ITMA Asia

Textile Insights October 30, 2025

With the claim ‘Designed to Impact’, Marzoli showcased its evolution into a complete engineering company for the textile industry at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore. By combining advanced machinery, digital intelligence, material science and innovative services, the company enabled textile manufacturers to unlock new business opportunities and accelerate their path to

Tete-A-Tete

Pooja Enterprises Unveils The Game-Changer Turbo Coat At ITMA Asia 2025

Textile Insights October 30, 2025

With Turbo Coat, printers can coat and print in-house, reducing pollution and improving turnaround time significantly, says Karan Agrawal Breaking away from convention, Pooja Enterprises has unveiled the Turbo Coat, a true game-changer for the digital printing industry. Turbo Coat is an innovative pre-treatment solution that promises to transform how textile manufacturers

Tete-A-Tete

Sustainability Is Driving A Major Shift In The Textile Printing Market: Dr. Bharanitharan

Textile Insights October 30, 2025

The flexibility, sustainability and customization offered by digital systems are transforming how manufacturers respond to customer demand, avers Dr. R. Bharanitharan ColorJet India Ltd, one of the leading names in digital textile printing solutions, made a strong impression at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 with the launch of its latest innovation, the FabJet Pro, a […]

Machinery

Kornit Digital Debuts Breakthrough Footwear Solution At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

Textile Insights October 28, 2025

Kornit Digital Ltd., a global leader in sustainable, on-demand digital textile production, unveiled its new digital footwear solution for the sports and athleisure markets at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, marking a major milestone in scalable digital manufacturing. Developed over two years in collaboration with leading global brands, the innovation offers a complete digital

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ITMA Asia + CITME 2025: Accelerating Asia’s Textile Revolution

Textile Insights October 27, 2025

As the global textile industry stands at the cusp of transformation, the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, scheduled from 28–31 October 2025 at the Singapore Expo, arrives at a crucial time for the sector. With manufacturers striving for greater efficiency, sustainability, and digital readiness, the event opens the doors to Asia’s manufacturing heartland, inviting […]