Policies

CITI And TTF Sign MoU To Enhance Textile Industry Cooperation

July 11, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to significantly enhance cooperation and foster exchanges in the textile and clothing industries. This pivotal agreement was formalized by Rakesh Mehra,

Special Report

The Role Of Technology In The Future Growth Of Indian Textile Industry

July 10, 2024

The integration of technology in textile manufacturing is not just about adopting new tools but about reimagining the entire production process, writes N. Chandran The Indian textile industry’s rich heritage can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilisation, while modern textile manufacturing flourished in the 19th century. Being one of the biggest employment

Textile Park

SPGPrints Sells ‘Maple’ Laser Engraving Machine At ITM 2024

June 16, 2024

At the ITM 2024 Istanbul exhibition, SPGPrints has successfully sold their innovative laser engraving machine ‘Maple’ to Çağla Desen, Türkiye. This marks a significant advancement in textile technology as Maple offers a streamlined, single-step dry process that eliminates water consumption entirely. Maple’s innovative direct laser engraving capability

Policies

MoT Approves Startups To Boost Innovation And Sustainability In Technical Textiles

June 14, 2024

The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has approved seven startups under the GREAT scheme to foster innovation and sustainability in technical textiles. Smt. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, announced this during the 7th meeting of the Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) of the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). The GREAT scheme supports young innovators,

Event

India ITME Society Announces GTTES-2025 Exhibition

May 3, 2024

India ITME Society announces the 3rd edition of the Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show (GTTES-2025). Scheduled to take place at Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 21st to 23rd February 2025, this exhibition promises to be a milestone event in the textile machinery industry. GTTES-2025 aims to elevate the standards of the […]

Industry

Technological Institute & TAI (Delhi) Sign MOU For Advancement of Textile Industry

March 23, 2024

On March 16, 2024, The Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences and Textile Association of India (Delhi) solidified their collaboration by signing an MOU. This partnership aims to bolster cooperation across training, placement, technical lectures and industrial visits, promising mutual benefits and advancements in the textile industry.

Machinery

TCO 21XL: The World’s First 12-Head Comber

March 20, 2024

The new high-performance comber, TCO 21XL, makes it possible to increase productivity by 50%. Real-world results from spinning companies worldwide – including Bakan Tex in Uzbekistan – have confirmed the TCO 21XL’s high levels of performance and quality. Why is this new comber grabbing attention among top spinning companies? Find out here. Bakan Tex, headquartered […]

Fibre

Sense-Tex: Innovative 5-Fibre Yarn Redefines Textile Technology

January 10, 2024

Transforming Textiles AB, led by innovator Sara Rosberg, announced the launch of Sense-Tex, a pioneering fabric and yarn technology that harmonizes fashion, advanced functionality and sustainability. This new textile innovation aims to offer consumers an exceptional experience, blending style with smart technology and environmental consciousness. Fabric of the Future

Special Report

Change the Mindset, Devise Strategy & Plan Roadmap

December 11, 2023

Kenya & India: A Strategic Partnership by Avinash Mayekar, Suvin Expo LLP During my recent visit to Kenya for the ITME Africa & ME 2023 technology & engineering show, I gained valuable insights into Kenya as a developing textile hub. Through key interactions with the government, local bodies, and industry patrons of Kenya, I comprehended […]

Machinery

Uster Introducing AI Tool In Fabric Inspection At ITMA

Textile Insights June 3, 2023

Uster will launch Uster Fabriq Assistant, a central platform for automated processing, analysing, and visualising quality data from Uster textile fabric inspection systems at ITMA 2023. According to Uster, the core value module introduced with Uster Fabriq Assistant is AI Classification, which extends the application scope of data generated by Uster automated fabric