Biotechnology and textiles imply the use of microorganisms and enzymes to influence processing or properties of fibres, yarns and fabrics or to improve economy of the overall textile industry.

The Indian textile engineering industry, which is more than five decades old, is ranked first among the capital goods sector of the engineering industry. The textile engineering industry has expanded rapidly and its annual installed capacity is Rs 38,000 million per annum, employing more than 50,000 workers.

The stage for INDIA-TEXPO 2008 to be held at the Codissia fair grounds in Coimbatore from March 7 to 10, 2008, has been set and decks have been cleared with about 125 exhibitors having confirmed their participation..

The availability of commercial quantities of nanofibre web products, along with methods and equipment to characterise and control the process output, should accelerate the incorporation of nanofibres into new products.

• INDA to hold second WOW Conference
• Barmag to present solutions for industrial yarns
• Andritz Kusters : From forming to finishing in nonwovens
• New BRUCKNER POWER-THERM DT concept & its benefits
• 6 French nonwoven machinery makers at Index
• Thrace Plastics expands with new geo-textile line in USA
• Anthroscan & Xfit Army perfect army uniforms
• ATE, one-window solution provider for Indian nonwovens industry
• Developments in nanofibre & micro fibre nonwovens

Garment manufacturers as well as industrial fabrics users will increasingly need a comprehensive, consistent way to establish the quality of goods.