Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Nonwovens Manufacturers Poised To Meet Rising Textile Recycling Demands

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

As the need for textile recycling grows, nonwovens manufacturers are stepping up to play a crucial role. The European Union will implement a ban on the landfilling and incineration of post-consumer clothing waste starting January 2025, alongside an extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme

Industry

Coimbatore Textile Firm Saves Rs 1.9 Cr With Solar Power

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

The Indian textile industry is advancing toward a greener future with significant steps in adoption of renewable energy. A leading textile manufacturer in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has installed a solar power plant featuring LONGi’s high-efficiency Hi-MO 5 solar modules. The project, executed by EPC firm Viridis Engineering, is delivering substantial clean energy

Corporates

Alchemie Wins Best CleanTech Dyeing Award

Textile Insights September 15, 2024

Alchemie Technology has been named the Best CleanTech Textile Dyeing Solutions Company at the SME Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024. This prestigious award recognizes Alchemie’s innovation and leadership in revolutionizing textile dyeing with sustainable, innovative solutions. The SME Midlands Enterprise Awards celebrate exceptional businesses that drive economic growth and

Event

Textile Industry Becoming A Driving Force Of India’s GDP: Pabitra Margherita

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, addressed the ASSOCHAM Global Textile Sustainability Summit, emphasizing the vital role of sustainability in the textile industry. He outlined a vision for India to lead in sustainable textiles, inspiring global responsibility. Margherita stressed the importance of collaboration

Sustainability

CITI Launches MDP On ESG For Advancing Sustainability In Textiles

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has inaugurated its three-day residential Management Development Program (MDP) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) campus. The programme aims to enhance sustainability practices within the textile industry through comprehensive training workshops. Chandrima

Product Launch & Innovation

Birla Cellulose’s Innovative Product Excel Blends In 100% Cotton Open End Yarn

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

Birla Cellulose, a pioneer in sustainable textile solutions, is revolutionizing the perception of Open End (OE) yarn with its groundbreaking product, Excel. Contrary to the prevailing belief that OE yarn is only suitable for low-end applications using cotton waste, Birla Cellulose has unlocked the true potential of OE yarn, particularly in home textile business and […]

Tete-A-Tete

‘In Textile Printing, The Primary Focus Has Now Shifted To Sustainability’

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

All digital machines provide environmental benefits over traditional printing methods as the energy and water consumption is a lot lower, says Shailesh Wani, in conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor at Textile Insights. How has the market for digital textile printing evolved in the past few years, and what are the key drivers behind this […]

Economy

Indorama Ventures Joins Consortium For Sustainable Polyester Fibre

July 14, 2024

Indorama Ventures Public Company Ltd, a global sustainable chemical company, has joined a consortium of seven companies across five countries to establish a supply chain for more sustainable polyester fibre. Renewable and bio-based materials, along with materials produced via carbon capture and utilization (CCU para-xylene), will replace fossil materials in manufacturing

Sustainability

Canada Intensifies Efforts To Combat Plastic Waste In Textiles

July 11, 2024

Canada is ramping up its initiatives to tackle plastic waste and pollution in the textile and apparel industry. Textiles are the fifth-largest category of plastic waste in Canadian landfills, prompting the government to prioritize keeping these materials in the economy and out of the environment. On July 4, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate […]

Financial Results

Syre Secures $100 Million Series A Funding For Textile Recycling

May 26, 2024

Syre, the textile impact company initiated by Vargas and H&M Group, has secured a $100 million Series A funding round. Led by TPG Rise Climate, the round included investments from H&M Group, Giant Ventures, IMAS Foundation, Norrsken VC, and Volvo cars. CEO Dennis Nobelius expressed excitement about the ambitious investors joining their mission to drive […]