Stäubli has finalized its acquisition of Techno Nord, a leading Jacquard heddle manufacturer based in Bizerte, Tunisia, marking the company’s first operational presence in Africa. The move strengthens Stäubli’s position in the global Jacquard segment by enhancing its harness manufacturing
“So, you believe you can produce these super fine counts only if I simply hand you the latest machine?” The Chairman’s words weren’t loud, but they landed like a thunderclap. His gaze—piercing over the rim of his spectacles—locked onto mine with unsettling precision. Whether it was sarcasm or scepticism, I couldn’t tell. But I felt […]
ROICA™, the premium stretch fiber brand by Asahi Kasei, is set to make its debut at Performance Days in Munich this October, marking a new chapter in the brand’s journey of functional innovation and sustainability for the evolving sports and activewear industry. As the apparel sector advances toward performance-driven, eco-conscious solutions, ROICA™ will showcase its […]
Colorband Dyestuff Pvt. Ltd., a leading Indian manufacturer of high-quality textile dyes, has joined the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme as a signatory chemical formulator. Established in 1998, Colorband offers a comprehensive range of textile dyes, including disperse dyes for polyester and reactive dyes for cellulosic fibres and wool. With operations across India and a
In a remarkable recognition of his lifelong contributions to the textile industry, Dr. Gurudas Aras has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the esteemed French institution, École Supérieure De Robert Sorbon. The accolade was presented in recognition of his thesis titled “The Indian Textile Industry…Challenges and Solutions.” A towering figure in
Tecnorama, a leader in textile dyeing automation, has been awarded the prestigious Italyx Certification, recognizing its outstanding commitment to innovation, design and quality—values that epitomize Italian tradition. This certification follows the company’s earlier qualification as an Innovative SME by Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development. The Italyx
Jakob Müller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric weaving technology, has announced the acquisition of MEI International, an esteemed Italian manufacturer of wide-label weaving machines, effective January 1, 2025. With over 50 years of industry expertise, MEI brings specialized air-jet weaving technology to JMG’s comprehensive product portfolio. This strategic
Bharat Tex 2025 witnessed the participation of Alok Industries, a key player in the textile sector, as the company reinforced its commitment to innovation, sustainability and global expansion. In an exclusive conversation with Textile Insights at the event, Biji Chacko shared insights into the company’s objectives, sustainability efforts and the evolving textile landscape.
Reliance has enabled us to integrate recycled polyester fibres and CiCLO technology into innovative textiles, says Jayesh Saxena Alok Industries Limited, a key player in the home textile segment and now a part of Reliance Industries, made a grand impression at Heimtextil 2025 with its innovative and sustainable offerings. Speaking about their participation, Jayesh Saxena,
When employees are overly cautious and avoid taking risks, they may miss out on opportunities to introduce new techniques, products or processes that could significantly enhance the company’s performance, says Murugan Santhanam. “He would be the winner if the company awarded first prize to the person who had more complaints from the customers.” The





















