Technical Textile & Nonwoven

SRTEPC To Introduce Technical Textiles Dashboard Amid Export Challenges

Textile Insights September 19, 2023

The Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC) has announced plans to launch a technical textiles dashboard in the near future. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of the council, said that this dashboard will provide valuable insights, including information on technical textile

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

MoT Boosts Technical Textiles With Grants And Academic Support

Textile Insights September 19, 2023

The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has approved the “Startup Guidelines for Technical Textiles – Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT),” providing a grant-in-aid of up to Rs 50 lakh for a period of up to 18 months. This announcement was made by Rajeev Saxena, Joint Secretary Textiles, during a […]

Event

Techtextil India 2023 Kicks Off With Innovation And Collaboration

Textile Insights September 13, 2023

Techtextil India 2023, hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai, opened on 12th September 2023 with an impressive showcase of over 160 industry players presenting more than 200 brands. This dynamic exhibition floor is abuzz with innovative products and technological solutions. The event offers a plethora of knowledge sessions, live product demonstrations,

Industry

KCT Receives INR 2.5 Crore Grant For Textile Tech Centre

Textile Insights September 3, 2023

The Department of Textile Technology at Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT) has secured a significant grant of Rs 2.5 crore under the NTTM initiative by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. T. Rajkumar, Chairman of CITI and TSC, Director of NSDC, and Executive Director of Sakthi Sugars, has extended congratulations to the department. In […]

Industry

MoT Boosts Technical Textiles Startup Ecosystem With GREAT Initiative

Textile Insights August 30, 2023

In a significant stride towards promoting innovation in technical textiles, the Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has given the green light to the Startup Guidelines for Technical Textiles – Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT). Rajeev Saxena, Joint Secretary Textiles, announced this groundbreaking development during a

Financial Results

Q1FY’24 Net Profit At Garware Technical Fibres Surges 52%

Textile Insights August 17, 2023

Net profit in the first fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2023 at Garware Technical Fibres surged 52 percent to Rs 43 crore as against Rs 28.2o crore in the corresponding period of fiscal 2023. Net sales of the ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company increased 7 percent year on year to Rs 325.7 crore […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Ministry Of Textiles Aims To Propel Technical Textiles Market to US$50 Billion By 2025-26

Textile Insights August 11, 2023

The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has set ambitious goals for the growth of the technical textiles sector, both within the country and on the international stage. Rachna Shah, Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, addressed industry stakeholders at the 6th edition of the National Conclave on Standards & Regulations for Technical Textiles, jointly […]

Corporates

A.T.E. and Ramina S.r.l Partner to Elevate Indian Technical Textiles

Textile Insights August 7, 2023

Ramina S.r.l., an Italian company, is rapidly establishing itself as a leading manufacturer in the nonwoven industry, specializing in spunbond, meltblown, and composite lines. Renowned for excellence, Ramina offers top-notch equipment for individual machines and complete turnkey plants. Their diverse solutions cater to a wide range of applications, including hygiene

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Performance Textiles Should Turn To Plant Based Raw Materials

Textile Insights July 31, 2023

Odour control technologies have emerged as a key solution for preventing the development of unpleasant smells and maintaining freshness in textiles and clothing. However, there are growing concerns about the adverse effects of odour control technologies on the environment and human health and these are posing a threat to the future prospects of the anti-odour […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

BIS Releases Four New Technical Textiles Standards

Textile Insights July 27, 2023

At the recently held National Conclave on Standards & Regulations for Technical Textiles, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released four new standards during the conclave. There was a special session which discussed rationalisation of HSN codes and standards and implementation of QCOs, which was attended by more than 150 participants. The new four new […]