Corporates

HeiQ Names Julien Born CEO For Climate-Positive Fibre Venture

February 18, 2024

HeiQ has announced the appointment of Julien Born as the CEO of HeiQ AeoniQ Holding, an independent subsidiary established to attract investors and value-chain partners. With an ambitious multi-year plan to scale up the world’s first climate-positive cellulosic filament fibre, this move

Sustainability

Birla Cellulose: Pioneering Sustainable Textiles Globally

February 13, 2024

In a testament to their unwavering commitment to the global textile industry and sustainability initiatives, Birla Cellulose is delighted to announce their participation in Bharat Tex, to be held in New Delhi from February 26-29, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam. This participation underscores Birla Cellulose’s dedication to fostering innovation, collaboration, and

Sustainability

Epson’s Dry Fiber Technology To Tackle Recycling Challenges In Fashion Industry

February 13, 2024

Epson, the tech giant, is on a mission to address the increasing global demand for recycled fibres by leveraging its revolutionary Dry Fiber technology. In a significant move towards achieving this goal, Epson has recently joined forces with The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Ltd (HKRITA), a renowned R&D centre specializing in […]

Corporates

Saurer OpenHouse 2024: A Platform For Knowledge Sharing And Innovation

January 28, 2024

The textile industry is constantly evolving, and industry leaders must stay updated on the latest trends and innovations. To achieve this, Saurer, a leading textile machinery company, hosted for the first time the OpenHouse 2024 event on January 12 and 13. This new format brought together industry experts from academia, consulting and industry, showcasing the […]

Corporates

Ocotex Explores Innovative Two-Product Line Strategy At Karl Mayer HQ

January 14, 2024

Ocotex, a leading producer of curtains and tablecloths, recently visited Karl Mayer’s headquarters in Obertshausen. The focus was on Karl Mayer’s two-product line strategy, designed to cater to both high-end and commodity markets. The demonstration of the HKS 3-M ON showcased groundbreaking features, including pattern changes facilitated by cloud-based data

Industry

Indian Textile Industry Trends For 2024 & Beyond

December 12, 2023

The textile industry has been an integral part of human civilisation, catering to one of our basic needs – clothing. It is the place where art, technology and commerce intersect to create fabrics that clothe us and furnish our homes, along with myriad other uses we don’t even realise. In recent years, the textile market […]

Fibre

New Test Method Measures Fibre Fragmentation From Fabric

Textile Insights November 9, 2023

The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has teamed up with specialist test instrument manufacturer James Heal to hold the first public demonstration of a test method for fibre fragmentation from fabric. The TMC Test Method utilised James Heal’s Gyrowash to assist in measuring microfibres released from simulated domestic laundering. Created originally for testing colour fastness in

Machinery

Aquafil And New Weave’s Breakthrough ‘R2R’ Collection Revolutionizes Rugs

November 5, 2023

New Weave, a recently launched company, is dedicated to bringing circular products to the forefront. They firmly believe that circular design is not a futuristic concept and can compete in terms of durability, performance and price. The company’s mission revolves around providing sustainable products without compromising on quality, aligning with Aquafil’s

Corporates

Textile Recycling Innovator SaXcell Signs MoU with Birla Cellulose

November 1, 2023

SaXcell, a pioneer in textile recycling, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Birla Cellulose, a part of the Aditya Birla Group and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of man-made cellulosic fiber. This MoU marks the beginning of an extended collaboration between the two companies aimed at producing recycled man-made cellulosic fibers. […]

Event

Bharat Tex 2024: Paving The Way For India’s Global Leadership In Textiles

October 22, 2023

Bharat Tex 2024, the world’s largest textile event, is all set to bolster India’s textile industry. Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the curtain-raiser event at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi, commending the industry for its visionary initiative. Goyal highlighted that this event represents India’s commitment to becoming a global textile powerhouse. It