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India–US trade deal sparks optimism for textile exports
Tariff cut revives export competitiveness and investor sentiment. The announcement of an India–US trade deal has lifted sentiment across export-oriented sectors, with textiles and apparel ... Read More
VIRGIO expands offline footprint with flagship store in Hyderabad
Founder Amar Nagaram highlights community-led sustainable fashion push. Bengaluru-based sustainable fashion-tech brand VIRGIO has strengthened its offline presence with the launch of its new flagship ... Read More
United States-India Trade Agreement reached
The cumulative tariff for imports into the United States will be 18 per cent, which will bring India into a competitive position with other major ... Read More
Show & tell: Demand enhancement for cotton
Dr Seshadri Ramkumar says if knowledge on cotton is created in the minds of young people at school level, not only will it help with ... Read More
Textiles at the forefront: Industry reactions to Union Budget 2026–27
The Union Budget 2026–27 has drawn wide-ranging reactions from across India’s textile, apparel, retail and advisory ecosystem, reflecting cautious optimism and long-term confidence. Industry leaders ... Read More
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Rieter SERVOpack: Modular System for Efficient Packaging
The future is within reach: In 2027, fully automated Rieter spinning mills with only three operators for every 10 000 spindles will become a reality. This means maximum efficiency with minimum personnel costs. Smart automation solutions like the fully automatic packaging system SERVOpack are paving the way. Short-staple spinning mills ... Read More
Truetzschler unveils T-CAN Automated Can Transport
With T-CAN, Trützschler introduces a practical solution: a fully automated can transport system that will be presented live at ITMA ASIA 2025 in Singapore. In virtually all spinning mills, transporting sliver cans is still done manually. Rising labour costs, lack of operators and increasing quality requirements make this a growing ... Read More
Pre-Cleaner CL-X marks the future of cotton cleaning
Since its market launch in 2022, the Pre-Cleaner CL-X has become a true bestseller, proving its value in several hundred customer applications worldwide. What if the future of cotton cleaning was already here – setting a new standard for cleaning efficiency, productivity and energy savings? That future has a name: ... Read More
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Stäubli to Showcase Innovation Benefits for Weaving Mills at SITEX 2026
Visitors can explore Stäubli’s machinery and meet its team of experts at Booth no 242. Stäubli, a global leader in high-performance weaving solutions, is pleased to participate to one of India’s most prominent textile industry events: SITEX 2026 from February 21 to 23 in Surat. Committed to empowering Indian weaving ... Read More
Warp knits redefine home textiles
Karl Mayer showcases breathable, stylish warp knits for modern homes Warp knitted fabrics are emerging as versatile solutions for home textiles, offering innovative designs for mattresses, pillows, blankets, upholstery, curtains, and terry toweling. KARL MAYER highlights how warp knitting combines performance, aesthetics, and efficiency to create products that appeal to ... Read More
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A reader’s guide to sustainable digital textile printing
New volume highlights digital printing’s role in greener fashion. Prof Ashok Athalye and Dr Harshal Patil of the Department of Fibres and Textile Processing Technology ... Read More
EFI and Fiery, LLC announce agreement for Fiery’s acquisition of Inèdit Software
Inèdit’s renowned software portfolio — including neoStampa, neoTextil, and neoCatalog — caters to digital textile and specialty printing markets. Electronics For Imaging has announced that ... Read More
ColorJet to showcase FabJet Pro at ITMA Asia 2025
FabJet Pro is an ultra-wide 3.2-metre sustainable textile printer designed for high-volume production. ColorJet Group to set new global benchmarks in precision manufacturing and sustainable ... Read More
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CorpAcq completes acquisition of Nonwovenn
The company’s product portfolio includes advanced materials used in protective clothing, medical and wound-care solutions, and other safety-critical end uses. Nonwovenn, a specialist manufacturer and ... Read More
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LANXESS secures green power to cut emissions at German sites
Hydropower deal with VERBUND supports climate-neutral production goals Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has taken a significant step towards lowering its carbon footprint by securing green electricity from VERBUND, Austria’s leading energy company and one of Europe’s largest hydropower producers. The two companies have signed a three-year agreement to supply sustainable ... Read More
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Avinash Misar: High performance fibres need pilot plants and not lab scale R&D
As India accelerates its push into technical textiles, the real test lies in moving beyond mid-stream strengths to master high-performance fibres and advanced materials that ... Read More
Technical Textile: Needs Performance Push
Despite strong demand and policy support, Indian companies largely stay in mid-value technical textiles due to the high risk, cost and long R&D cycles involved ... Read More
The Compliance Balance
As India’s revised labour code inches closer to implementation, the textile industry stands at a crossroads. Can manufacturers protect margins while improving workers’ livelihoods? Divya ... Read More
Sachin Kumar Arora: The revised labour code may be partially offset by long-term productivity gains
As India rolls out sweeping labour reforms, the textile and textile machinery sector is bracing for structural shifts in costs, compliance and competitiveness. In this ... Read More
Mapping the Way Forward for 2026
India also has an opportunity to position itself as more than a production base. Offering flexibility, transparency, and problem-solving capability can help strengthen relationships with ... Read More
