By S. Murugan The summer had arrived early that year — not gently, not politely, but like an uninvited guest kicking down the door. In Gujarat, the spinning mill where I visited as a ‘process co-ordinator’, workers joked that the sun had taken a personal interest in them. But no one laughed for
Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Limited (UMPESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Voltas Limited, a Tata Enterprise, has entered into a strategic agency agreement with Danitech Group, a global provider of textile dyeing, finishing and automation technologies. Danitech is represented under the partnership by Danitech Engineering & Solutions Srl (Italy)
Batliboi offers a wide range of systems for various industrial applications, designed with efficiency and reliability in mind, states Manish Kapoor. Pramod Kokate says that there’s a clear shift in the industry toward energy-efficient and low power consumption systems and Batliboi is taking the lead by offering optimized, sustainable air-engineering and waste collection
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 […]
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of the ITMF Start-up Award 2025, who will present their innovative business models at the ITMF & IAF Conference 2025, scheduled for 24–25 October in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, co-hosted by the Indonesia Textile Industry Association (API). The ITMF Start-up Awards aim to provide emerging
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) and Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) have successfully developed a regenerated cellulose fiber with a silk-like sheen using waste cotton fabric, marking a significant step forward in textile recycling and sustainable innovation. This new fiber, created through a novel production process, combines Epson’s
On February 17, Transfer Chemicals and SHEIN, a global leader in online fashion and lifestyle retail, signed a cooperation framework agreement in Guangzhou, marking the official establishment of the “SHEIN & Transfer Joint Laboratory.” Wang Haoran, Vice President of Transfer Chemicals’ Textile Division, and Xinlou Qu, Head of Textile Technology
Reliance Industries Ltd’s Recron Innovations made a remarkable impact at Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. The event served as a milestone for the company, showcasing two groundbreaking products: HEXaREL Fiberfill and Ecotherm, which further solidified its position as a global leader in sustainable polyester technology. HEXaREL Fiberfill: Transforming Insulation
Siemens, a global technology leader, has joined forces with Spinnova, a trailblazer in sustainable textile technology, to transform the textile industry through innovative and eco-friendly fiber production. This partnership aligns with Siemens’ strategic commitment to advancing sustainability and digitalization in manufacturing. Driving Sustainability with Siemens
At ITMA Asia + CITME, Karl Mayer’s warp preparation exhibition highlighted its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, drawing significant interest from attendees. The stand featured cutting-edge technologies, including a new generation beam warping machine capable of speeds up to 1,200 m/min, and the innovative CASCADE system, designed to significantly reduce





















