Ludhiana has long been recognised as one of India’s most dynamic textile manufacturing hubs. From luxury woollens and premium home textiles to knitted fabrics, seamless garments and technical apparel, the city is home to companies that supply some of the world’s most demanding
KARL MAYER has reported a highly successful participation at ITM 2026, held in Istanbul from June 9–13, despite entering the event amid concerns over rising domestic costs and intense competition from low-priced Asian markets. The textile machinery leader said the exhibition delivered stronger-than-expected results, reaffirming the value of innovation, customer proximity
With its new Rieter air-jet spinning system featuring J 70 technology, Baisheng, based in China, is setting a new benchmark in productivity, efficiency and yarn quality. The advanced system combines high delivery speeds with stable performance, reduced space requirements and long-term cost advantages. This powerful combination lays the foundation for Baisheng’s continued
Spinning mills are increasingly seeking solutions that combine higher productivity, consistent quality and streamlined processing, particularly when handling short fibres and recycled materials. Trützschler’s Integrated Draw Frame (IDF 3) is emerging as a proven solution, with customer trials in Türkiye demonstrating significant improvements in both production efficiency
The Rieter sales team had two insightful days at Heimtextil 2026, engaging in meaningful discussions that reinforced partnerships and explored new opportunities in the textile industry. Alongside Burteks Tekstil, a key customer from Türkiye, the team reviewed the current spinning market environment and their robust Rieter portfolio, addressing challenges and identifying
Transformative Innovation… Endeavour for Excellence… Ambition to Conquer. These words resonated powerfully at the India ITME Technical Awards 2025, as the Indian textile engineering and technology fraternity came together to celebrate ideas, institutions and individuals shaping the industry’s future. Now in its third edition, the India ITME Technical Awards have evolved
We offer numerous retrofit solutions that bring the innovations of our latest machines to existing installations. Through continuous upgrades, customers can maintain high productivity and efficiency throughout the machine’s lifetime, states Alexander Özbahadir in this exclusive interview with Textile Insights Associate Editor, Henry Dsouza. What will be the key priorities
Automation is crucial as you want to reduce the number of people needed on the factory floor, says Regina Brückner At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, Brückner Trockentechnik GmbH & Co. KG is drawing strong attention with its latest generation of finishing technologies focused on efficiency, digitalization and ease of use. Speaking at the show, […]
At ITMA Asia 2025, Staubli has unveiled its latest innovation, the SAFIR PRO S37 automatic drawing-in machine, setting new benchmarks in weaving automation and precision. Designed to handle filament yarns at high speed, the SAFIR PRO S37 ensures efficient workflow and exceptional fabric quality, catering to demanding applications such as airbags, sportswear, waterproof
AUTEFA Solutions is showcasing its full-line production technology at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Representing its three Business Units, Nonwovens, Baling Technology, and Woollen Carding — the company is featuring state-of-the-art machinery, including the trade-fair premiere of the Stylus ONE needle loom. The Stylus ONE, based on proven Fehrer technology, delivers up to 1,500





















