Product Launch & Innovation

Sanitized, Rudolf Unveil Odour Control And Weather Protection Technologies

Textile Insights October 18, 2026

Sanitized and Rudolf have introduced textile finishing technologies aimed at extending the functional life of apparel and technical textiles through lasting odour control and improved weather protection. Sanitized’s Odorex Eon targets both odour during wear and the gradual build-up of residues

Technology

Karl Mayer To Showcase New Machines At Changzhou Product Show

Textile Insights October 18, 2026

Karl Mayer will showcase new machinery, textile developments and production solutions at its Changzhou facility in China alongside its participation in ITMA ASIA 2026 in Shanghai. Scheduled for November 19–21 and November 23, 2026, the product show will feature live machine demonstrations, an innovation showcase and technical consultations for textile manufacturers. The

Industry

MANTRA Enters 50th Year As Surat Eyes Shift Towards Technical Textiles

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

The Man-Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA) has entered its 50th year, marking nearly five decades of research, technical services and industry support as Surat’s textile sector looks to move towards technical textiles, sustainable manufacturing and higher-value products. MANTRA announced the milestone at a press conference in Surat, where its President,

Trade & Market

Global Textile Fibre Market Crosses 139 Million Tonnes: Polyester Is Driving Next Phase Of Growth

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The global textile industry produced a record 139 million tonnes of fibres in 2025, up from 132 million tonnes a year earlier, as polyester and other virgin fossil-based synthetics continued to drive market expansion. But behind the headline growth is a more complicated picture. While the industry has invested heavily in recycled fibres, the overall […]

Special Report

From Khelo India To Made-In-India Sportswear: Is The Textile Industry Ready To Run?

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

India is putting serious financial muscle behind sport. The revamped Khelo India Scheme, together with enhanced support to National Sports Federations, carries an outlay of ₹36,441 crore for 2026–27 to 2030–31. The Union Budget 2026–27 has added further pace, allocating ₹4,479.88 crore to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and another ₹500 crore for […]

Machinery

Long John Commissions Karl Mayer’s New RDJ 7/3 Jacquard Machine

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Karl Mayer’s latest RDJ 7/3 Jacquard Double Needle Bar Raschel Machine has entered commercial operation, with Long John Group becoming the first customer to invest in the new technology. The Taiwanese footwear fabric specialist officially commissioned the machine at its Indonesian plant on August 20. Representatives of leading global athletic footwear brands and Karl Mayer

India ITME

KARL MAYER Targets India’s Growth In Warp Knitting And Technical Textiles At India ITME 2026

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

KARL MAYER will showcase its latest machinery technologies and textile innovations for warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles at INDIA ITME 2026, as it looks to capitalise on India’s growing demand for advanced manufacturing solutions and value-added textile products. The exhibition will take place from December 4-9, 2026, at the India Expo Centre &

Corporates

Parkdale Acquires Full Ownership Of CiCLO Technology

Textile Insights October 6, 2026

Parkdale Inc. has acquired full ownership of CiCLO technology through its subsidiary Parkdale Advanced Materials, Inc., expanding its advanced polymer and fibre portfolio and opening opportunities across new textile and industrial applications. The acquisition is expected to strengthen the development and commercialisation of CiCLO, a biodegradable textile technology

Corporates

Karl Mayer To Celebrate 90 Years Of Textile Innovation In 2027

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Karl Mayer will mark its 90th anniversary in 2027 with a major event series at its headquarters in Obertshausen, near Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together customers, partners and textile industry experts from around the world. The celebrations, scheduled for September 2027, will focus on technological innovation, new textile applications and future business opportunities

Export

Tiruppur Knitwear Exports Touch Rs 46,000 Crore In FY26

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

Tiruppur’s knitwear and apparel exports reached around Rs 46,000 crore in 2025-26, marking the highest export performance recorded by the cluster, the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) said at its 36th Annual General Body Meeting held here on Wednesday. The association said Tiruppur accounts for around 55 percent of India’s total knitwear exports and called for […]