Industry

Bharat Tex 2025 Strengthens India’s Position In MMF & Technical Textiles: MATEXIL Chairman

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest and most prestigious global textile event, concluded on a high note, setting new benchmarks for the textile and apparel sector. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (Manmade Fibre and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council) and Co-Chairman of the Core

Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Will Continue To Be A Key Driver for Textile Industry’s Growth and Global Positioning: S. Periasamy

Textile Insights February 18, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, has set a new benchmark in industry engagement, innovation, and sustainability. The second edition of the event featured dedicated exhibitions for various textile segments, insightful knowledge sessions and a significant presence of international buyers. S. Periasamy shared his insights on the evolving landscape of the

Tete-A-Tete

‘Backed By Reliance Industries, We’re Driven By Innovation And Ambition To Become One Of The World’s Leading Textile Giants’

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

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 textile landscape. From embracing AI and renewable energy to capitalizing on

Corporates

Andritz Installs reXline Tearing System At AITEX To Advance Textile Recycling

Textile Insights February 3, 2025

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

Corporates

Alfredo Ferre Appointed To Textile Exchange Governance Board

Textile Insights January 20, 2025

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

Event

Heimtextil Trends 25/26: Solutions For A Sustainable Future

Textile Insights January 8, 2025

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

Corporates

RSWM Limited Appoints Rajeev Gupta As CEO For Growth & Innovation

Textile Insights December 11, 2024

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

Product Launch & Innovation

KARL MAYER Unveils UV-Protective Tricot Fabric At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024

Textile Insights November 19, 2024

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 […]

Textile Print

Koton Kraft Elevates Custom Textile Printing With Epson ML-8000

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

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

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Freudenberg Expands Coated Technical Textiles With Heytex Acquisition

Textile Insights September 25, 2024

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