FUSE is one of the main players in a current project to develop an alpine ski with an overall more sustainable and ecological production process than before. Specifically, the CO2 footprint is to be significantly reduced. To achieve this, the value chain is to be converted to a circular economy and production is to be switched to processing the renewable raw material hemp in composite production. FUSE is working together with Karl Mayer Technische Textilien on the latter task. Ulrike Schlenker, from Corporate Communication team, Karl Mayer Group, spoke to Lovis Kneisel, Managing Director, FUSE ..read more

In collaboration with LMW, Zara Yarntex, Vietnam initiated a transformative project in 2017. This venture saw the installation of 32,640 spindles, equipped to process cotton carded compact yarn ranging from counts 26s to 40s Ne, catering to both domestic and international markets with 19 tons production per day. Zara Yarntex’s story in Vietnam epitomises a steadfast commitment to excellence, innovative thinking, and the expansion of a cherished family legacy. Founded in 2017 by Duy (Ryan), the company set out on a mission to redefine standards of quality in the textile sector, with LMW standin ..read more

Prof Seshadri Ramkumar informs, Lab in a Bag set-up consists of a packet of cotton, cotton nonwoven samples, oil absorption set-up, experimental oil, and safety equipment. Engaging with customers, community, and next-generation is important to promote sustainability and new values. On April 17, 2024, as part of the 6th annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium organised by Texas Tech University, sustainability aspects of cotton and advanced applications were showcased using a mobile laboratory, termed as “Lab in a Bag.” I had an opportunity to present our engaged research with High Plains’ cot ..read more

The ICE-Italian Trade Promotion Agency is the government organisation which promotes the internationalisation of the Italian companies, in line with the strategies of the Ministry for Economic Development. ICE provides information, support and advice to Italian and foreign companies. Antonietta Baccanari, Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency, discusses the present state of trade relations between India and Italy regarding textiles and offers insights on enhancing the bilateral trade relationship in an interview with Divya Shetty. How has the Indo-Italian trade relationship in the field of ..read more

MADAME is a western-wear women’s fashion brand that offers the young fashion-conscious woman. Owned by Jain Amar, the brand provides fast fashion for young women across three continents through EBOs, Store-in-Store Outlets, an official ecommerce website and other online marketplaces. Madame engages over 2,50,000 women every week, across 500 retail touch points, including 150 Exclusive Branded Outlets (EBOs), Large Format Stores (LFS), and other leading Retail Outlets.  Akhil Jain, Executive Director, MADAME, shares the current status of the Indian denim industry and recent trends with Div ..read more

The share of technical textiles in the traditional textile sector has reached 45-50 per cent. HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition, which will bring together the world’s leading technical textile and nonwoven manufacturers and technology leaders with global buyers, will open its doors to visitors on June 4-8, 2024. HIGHTEX 2024, which attracts great interest from domestic and foreign companies, will host thousands of industry representatives and visitors from all over the world. International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition-HIGHTEX 2024, the first and only exhibition of its field in Turkey, wil ..read more

Sets new benchmarks in production efficiency, process automation, and scalable capacity to meet growing demand Thermax, a leading provider of energy and environment solutions, announced the opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pune for water and wastewater treatment solutions. This marks a significant step aligned with Thermax’s broader mission of conserving resources and preserving the future. The new facility that is spread across two acres embodies Thermax’s dedication to excellence and engineering, driven by innovation, quality, and customer-centricity. Thermax’s water ..read more

Time has come to avoid shortcuts and reduce landfill waste of textiles by reusing textile pre-consumer & post-consumer waste into recycled fibres, suggests Avinash Mayekar. Fast changing fashion dynamics, sometimes keep us wondering the way we follow fashion trap. Nowadays viral is trending… is today’s reality but are we so soaked and dependent on it, that we are not making the effort to understand the technical and environmental impact of these trends or counterparts for usability? We just flow with the stream. We must agree that there is a necessity for recycled fibres and recycled ..read more

TCO 21XL requires 25 per cent less space to accommodate the same number of combing heads. The new high-performance comber TCO 21XL makes it possible to increase productivity by 50 per cent. 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. Great performance in Uzbekistan Sekar, General Manager of Bakan Tex in Uzbekistan Our customer Bakan Tex, headquartered in Uzbekistan, has already enjoyed an exc ..read more

Stable cotton prices due to better availability of cotton during cotton season 2024 and improved cotton yarn spreads this fiscal will support improvement in margins. After a year of turmoil last fiscal, the cotton yarn spinning industry is expected to witness a breather this fiscal. Operating margins of cotton yarn spinners are set to improve by 150-200 bps this fiscal after hitting decadal lows of 8.5-9 per cent last fiscal. In fiscal 2024, profitability was affected by lower cotton yarn spreads1 and inventory losses. This fiscal, however, holds better promise. Stable cotton prices due ..read more