SA-Dynamics has developed bio-based and bio-degradable, a recyclable insulation textile to sustainably insulate heat and reduce energy consumption and which can replace synthetic insulation materials. The bio-based recyclable insulation textiles consist of 100 percent bio-based aerogel-fibres,
Wazir Advisors, The Swedish School of Textiles – University of Borås, and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, have forged strategic partnership for groundbreaking white paper on Indian textile recycling The strategic collaboration between Wazir Advisors, The Swedish School of Textiles – University of Borås, and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has
Building on a renewed five-year strategy, Fashion for Good has selected ten new innovators for its 2024 programme to receive tailored support validating their technologies. “These innovators represent an increased focus on novel footwear material and recycling technologies, man-made cellulosics, and nylon recycling,” Fashion for Good said in a press release. The 2024
In an exclusive interview with Textile Insights, Akhil Malhotra, CMD of Rudra Ecovation, shares Rudra’s journey from recycling PET bottles to producing sustainable textiles, influenced by global sustainability trends. Malhotra outlines Rudra’s strategies to overcome textile industry challenges while prioritizing sustainability. Can you share the journey of how
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) hosted the prestigious CITI Sustainability Awards 2024, recognising and applauding outstanding achievements in sustainability within the Indian textile industry. Union Minister for Textiles, Piyush Goyal, and Darshana Jardosh, Union Minister of State for Textiles presented the awards to the deserving winners. The CITI
Australian environment minister Tanya Plibersek is mulling regulating fashion clothing from going into landfills by levying a tax. According to the Australian Fashion Council, Australians on average now purchase 56 items of garments annually, and more than 200,000 tons of apparels go to Australian landfills yearly. Nearly all discarded clothing ends up in landfill, and
The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit which recently organised International Conference on ‘Sustainability and Circularity – The New Challenges for the Textile Value Chain’ on January 2024 witnessed attendance of 275 delegates. VC Gupte, Chairman, TAI, Mumbai Unit explained the concept of circularity and circularity model, in which all materials are viewed as
In a testament to their unwavering commitment to the global textile industry and sustainability initiatives, Birla Cellulose is delighted to announce their participation in Bharat Tex, to be held in New Delhi from February 26-29, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam. This participation underscores Birla Cellulose’s dedication to fostering innovation, collaboration, and
WEKO’s main target is to reduce the use of the resources, which results in potential reduction of emission/consumption and waste generation, says Jayanta Sanyal How do WEKO’s products strike a balance between sustainability and cost savings in the textile manufacturing process? WEKO’s revolutionary non-contact rotary atomiser spray application works on the
SRTX, renowned for its patent-pending Sheertex Rip-Resist knit, has inaugurated its new 300,000 sq. ft. global headquarters, doubling its previous facility. Founded in 2017 by Katherine Homuth, SRTX focuses on durable, sustainable textiles. The expansion enables full vertical integration, overseeing production, including in-house extrusion of Ultra-High Molecular Weight