China and India remain key markets for Swiss textile machinery, but differences in their industrial structures, raw material bases and investment priorities are shaping distinct opportunities for technology suppliers, according to Swiss Textile Machinery. Ahead of ITMA Asia + CITME and India
Rieter reported a 70.1% increase in order intake to CHF 951.4 million for the first nine months of 2026, primarily driven by the first-time consolidation of its Man-Made Fiber Division following the Barmag acquisition. On an organic basis, order intake declined 10.5%. Sales rose 96.3% to CHF 898.6 million, compared with CHF 457.7 million a […]
Artificial intelligence may be entering India’s textile factories, but the industry is still far from becoming truly digital. A new study by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), supported by the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), reveals a striking technology gap across India’s textile and apparel sector. While companies are
New partnerships target raw materials, joint manufacturing, technology transfer and export markets Uzbekistan and China are set to strengthen cooperation in the textile industry, with discussions focusing on raw material supplies, technology transfer, investment, joint manufacturing and access to international markets. The discussions were held in Aral, Xinjiang, during
RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has entered into a joint venture with Barcelona-based Noize Design Studio (NDS9) to establish a design-led, integrated garment manufacturing platform in India focused on premium denim and activewear for global apparel brands. The two companies have signed a Joint Venture Agreement to form LNJ NDS9 […]
Global textile machinery shipments declined across most categories in 2025, with spinning machinery emerging as the only major segment to record growth, according to the 48th International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics (ITMSS) released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation. The survey, compiled with data from more than 200 machinery manufacturers
Dyeing, finishing and singeing expertise now closer than ever to Brazilian customers Swiss textile machinery manufacturer Benninger AG and Brazilian company Grupo NS have joined forces to support textile manufacturers across Brazil with a comprehensive portfolio of wet processing technologies, application expertise and local service capabilities. The cooperation combines
Ludhiana-based Sukartik Clothing Pvt. Ltd. is a fully integrated manufacturer in the seamless garment segment, combining seamless knitting, garment dyeing, fabric processing and stitching under one roof. Led by Navratan Gaggar, Chairman & Managing Director, the company produces high-performance apparel and premium knitted fabrics for domestic and international markets.
In textile processing, perfection is measured in the smallest details. A slight variation in temperature, inconsistent airflow or uneven fabric finishing can determine whether a batch meets customer expectations or falls short. For processors handling thousands of kilograms of fabric every day, consistency is not merely a quality parameter, it is the foundation of their
Ferraro S.p.A. has acquired the Finishing business unit of Cibitex S.r.l., marking a strategic move to strengthen its position in the global textile machinery industry. The acquisition, completed on July 2, 2026, brings Cibitex’s expertise in textile finishing technologies into Ferraro’s portfolio. The deal enhances Ferraro’s range of textile finishing solutions by






















