Biji Chacko shares his strategic vision for the company in an exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights. With a steadfast focus on sustainability, advanced technology and operational efficiency, Chacko outlines how Alok Industries aims to redefine the global
International technology group Andritz has successfully supplied and commissioned a state-of-the-art reXline tearing installation at AITEX, one of Europe’s leading textile research and development centers, based in Alicante, Spain. This customized system is set to enhance AITEX’s capabilities for textile recycling trials and expand its portfolio of innovative recycling
Alfredo Ferre, Chief Product, Innovation, and Sustainability Officer at Recover, has been appointed to the Textile Exchange Governance Board. With over 30 years of experience in the textile industry, Alfredo is recognized for his expertise in textile recycling and his dedication to advancing sustainability and innovation within the sector. In his new role, Alfredo will
Retailers worldwide are grappling with price pressures, shifting consumer preferences, and growing demands for product longevity. Heimtextil Trends 25/26, curated by the Milan-based design platform Alcova, directly addresses these challenges, offering practical inspiration and solutions. Visitors can explore these trends in the Trend Arena, Hall 3.0, at Heimtextil from 14
RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group and one of India’s largest textile manufacturers, has appointed Rajeev Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of transformative leadership across diverse industries, Gupta brings extensive expertise in operational optimization, strategic vision, and technological innovation. Renowned for his
KARL MAYER captivated visitors at ITMA ASIA+CITME 2024 with its innovative tricot fabric in gauge E 44, designed for sun protection clothing. Featured in a stylish outdoor jacket, the fabric combines functionality and comfort, setting new benchmarks in UV protection and wearability. The warp-knitted fabric offers a UV protection factor more than double that of […]
Koton Kraft, known for providing high-quality printed homewares to Australian small businesses and artists, has taken a bold step forward by integrating the award-winning Epson Monna Lisa ML-8000 direct-to-fabric printer into their operations. This move is set to revolutionize their offerings, enabling them to deliver exquisite textile and paper giftware ranges faster and
Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its presence in coated technical textiles through the acquisition of key parts of Heytex Group from Bencis Capital Partners. The deal includes Heytex’s core business operations, three production sites in Germany and China, and all headquarters functions, including Sales and R&D. Heytex Group, a global leader in
Birla Cellulose, a leader in sustainable fiber solutions, reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability during the second edition of its hub-meet, held at The Residency in Karur on August 30, 2024. The event highlighted the transformative potential of sustainable Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) in the Home Textiles sector. Attended by 110 prominent exporters and business
Asteks’ innovative 401-SF series cots grinding machines, equipped with high efficiency and advanced automation features, are gaining popularity in spinning mills worldwide. Recently, two of Türkiye’s leading textile companies, Kaynak İplik and Grand İplik, chose the 401-SF for their cots grinding processes, further cementing Asteks’ market leadership. Asteks, a prominent