Event

20 Start-Ups Selected For CEMATEX Grant At ITMA 2027

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Twenty emerging start-ups from nine countries have been selected for the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant and will showcase their technologies at Start-Up Valley during ITMA 2027 in Hanover. CEMATEX will fully fund the participation of the selected companies, giving early-stage innovators an opportunity

Technology

Heberlein Expands China Footprint With DTY Innovation And Local Service

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Advanced DTY jet technology and a new service hub bring performance and technical support closer to customers Heberlein, a provider of air interlacing and air texturing jets for synthetic filament yarns, is strengthening its position in the Chinese market with its APh- and APe-series DTY jets, while expanding local customer support through a new service […]

Corporates

Yamuna Machine Works: The Common Thread Behind Ludhiana’s Leading Textile Mills

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Ludhiana has long been recognised as one of India’s most dynamic textile manufacturing hubs. From luxury woollens and premium home textiles to knitted fabrics, seamless garments and technical apparel, the city is home to companies that supply some of the world’s most demanding domestic and international brands. Their success is built on decades of manufacturing

Corporates

Eastman Exports Appoints Gayathiri Om To Board Of Directors

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Eastman Exports has announced the appointment of Gayathiri Om Saravanan as Director to its Board, reinforcing its focus on strengthening leadership and enhancing corporate governance. The company said the appointment aligns with its long-term strategy of building a strong foundation for sustainable growth and creating value for all stakeholders. Her inclusion on the Board

Corporates

MAG Solvics, KCG College Sign MoU For Textile Innovation

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

MAG Solvics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KCG College of Technology, Chennai, to foster innovation, industry-oriented learning, research and technological advancement in the textile and fashion sectors. The MoU was formally signed by Dr. Annie Jacob, Director of KCG College of Technology, and Dhandayuthapani Chidambaram, Managing Director of MAG

Machinery

30,000 RPM Performance Benchmark: LMW LRJ 9 Ring Frame Delivers High-Speed Spinning Excellence At LS Mills

Textile Insights May 26, 2026

Pushing the boundaries of productivity in ring spinning requires the ability to achieve higher spindle speeds while maintaining consistent yarn quality and machine stability. LS Mills, Theni has successfully installed and commissioned 14400 spindles, LMW LRJ 9 Ring Frames in the past year. LMW worked very closely with the technical team of LS mills, implemented […]

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 technology, sustainability and advanced manufacturing processes. In the sustainability

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 […]