Industry

Walter Reiners Foundation Honours Young Innovators At Techtextil 2026

Textile Insights May 7, 2026

The Walter Reiners Foundation honoured five young engineers for outstanding academic achievements during an award ceremony held at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt. The awards, presented by Peter D. Dornier, recognised innovative bachelor’s, project and master’s theses focused on textile

Special Report

Micro-Window To Embroidery

Textile Insights May 4, 2026

A brief look into how a garment manufacturer redefined its production approach by bringing specialised embroidery in-house, shifting from dependency to control. In garment manufacturing, outsourcing is often seen as efficiency, especially for specialised processes. A manufacturer based in Divinópolis, Brazil, supplying baby garments to an American brand, operated with the

Corporates

Stäubli Expands Into Africa With Techno Nord Acquisition

Textile Insights December 1, 2025

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 capabilities and boosting competitiveness in the mid-range market. The acquisition

Special Report

Resource vs Resourcefulness: A Lesson That Transformed Our Mill

Textile Insights November 9, 2025

“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 […]

Event

ROICA Debuts At Performance Days 2025

Textile Insights October 23, 2025

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 […]

Dyes & Chemicals

Colorband Dyestuff Joins ZDHC Roadmap To Zero Programme As Signatory Chemical Formulator

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

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

Industry

Dr. Gurudas Aras Conferred Honorary Doctorate By Prestigious French University

Textile Insights April 20, 2025

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

Industry

Tecnorama Earns Italyx Certification For Excellence In Innovation And Craftsmanship

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

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

Corporates

Jakob Müller Group Acquires MEI International, Strengthening Narrow Fabric Weaving Solutions

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

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

Tete-A-Tete

Alok Industries Is Committed To Minimizing Environmental Footprint While Promoting Circular Textile Value Chain: Biji Chacko

Textile Insights February 16, 2025

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.