Apparel, Fashion, Retail

National Garment Fair 2024: Record Success And Business Growth

Textile Insights July 31, 2024

The 79th National Garment Fair (NGF) 2024, orchestrated by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded triumphantly, solidifying its status as India’s preeminent apparel trade show. Held from July 23 to 26, 2024, the event attracted over 39,000 buyers, primarily retailers,

Special Report

The Role Of Technology In The Future Growth Of Indian Textile Industry

July 10, 2024

The integration of technology in textile manufacturing is not just about adopting new tools but about reimagining the entire production process, writes N. Chandran The Indian textile industry’s rich heritage can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilisation, while modern textile manufacturing flourished in the 19th century. Being one of the biggest employment

Machinery

YarnMaster PRISMA Launches Compactness Feature For Precision Yarn Monitoring

June 23, 2024

YarnMaster PRISMA has unveiled its new compactness feature, set to transform the compact yarn spinning industry. This advanced tool offers unparalleled precision in detecting long faults, twist deviations, hairiness and compactness differences in yarn. By focusing on minimizing waste and optimizing raw material utilization, the compactness feature significantly reduces

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

ITTA Meets New Minister Of Textiles To Discuss Future Of Technical Textiles

June 15, 2024

The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) had a highly productive and cordial meeting with the new Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, in New Delhi on June 13, 2024. During the meeting, ITTA provided an overview of its activities and achievements over the past decade in the field of technical textiles. The association highlighted its ongoing […]

Corporates

BRÜCKNER Celebrates 75 Years Of Textile Machinery Excellence

April 16, 2024

This year marks a significant milestone for BRÜCKNER, the renowned German family-run company, as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. With over 6000 BRÜCKNER lines operating worldwide, the company continues to be a global leader in textile machinery, catering to a diverse range of industries and applications. From industrial textiles to nonwovens, textile floor coverings,

Machinery

Rieter’s Performance Kit Boosts Productivity And Yarn Quality

April 15, 2024

Sreedhara Textiles upgraded its ring spinning machines G 32 and G 36 with Rieter’s ring spinning performance kit. The company achieved 3% increase in production, coupled with reductions of 3% in power consumption, 18% in yarn imperfections and 9% in winder cuts. Some ring and compact-spinning machine components may look small and simple, but the […]

Fabric

E-Textiles: Navigating Challenges & Unleashing Potential In Functional Fabrics

December 12, 2023

From blankets to towels, clothing to upholstery, humans are in constant contact with textiles throughout their lives. Textiles, serving purposes of warmth, comfort and aesthetics, are now evolving into electronic textiles, or e-textiles, ushering in exciting new functionalities. This technology has come a long way since the commercialization of heated blankets in the 1960s