Mapping Maharashtra to become a textile hub
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22h ago
Maharashtra has been an integral part of India’s textile sector, contributing to 60% of cotton mills in the 1870s. India, boasting one of the largest textile industries globally, holds a significant market share of 4% in textiles and apparel. It contributes 2% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides employment to over 45 million people directly, making it the second-largest employer in the country. Projections indicate that by 2030, the industry will reach $250 billion in textile production. Over the past five years, the textile industry has gained momentum due to various central gove ..read more
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Microfactory for filter bags developed in Sweden
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22h ago
The microfactory’s configuration is based on two separate interconnecting modules – the Smart Filter Line (SFL) and the Filtermaster 2.0. After an intensive few years of development, ACG Kinna Automatic and ACG Nyström – members of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association –have delivered the first microfactory for the production of fully finished filter bags to a major international filtration industry customer, in cooperation with JUKI Central Europe. As a fully automated system, it promises to revolutionise the production of woven or nonwoven needlefeltfilter bags which until now have ..read more
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Higher production with Rieter’s R 37 for recycled yarn
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2d ago
The R 37’s highly efficient drive system contributes to a remarkable 25 per cent reduction in energy consumption compared to the competitor solution. Usha Yarns, a leader in the production of recycled yarn in India, is strengthening its commitment to sustainability with the Rieter semi-automated rotor spinning machine R 37. The remarkable benefits of the company’s current R 37 machines convinced Usha yarns to place a repeat order for six additional machines. As a frontrunner in recycled yarn production, Usha Yarns is the first spinner globally to receive the Com4recycling-rotor license. Usha Y ..read more
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Stäubli at Techtextil: A hub of innovation for future developments
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2d ago
The company will be present at Stand B01/Hall 12 under the roof of the Swissmem stand. Stäubli is a global player in the weaving industry, renowned for solutions that bring real customer benefits like energy savings and efficiency in weaving and warp preparation. Their product range allows weavers to manufacture more first-quality product and to waste fewer raw materials. What’s more, we provide machines that enable weaving mills to produce new types of technical fabrics that enhance daily life worldwide in sectors ranging from medicine to transportation, aerospace, and others. Find out more a ..read more
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Automated textile evolution
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2d ago
Amidst volatile raw material costs, shifting market trends, workforce scarcity, and intense global competition, Divya Shetty examines how automation is emerging as the key solution to address these challenges both presently and in the future. The textile sector is amongst the most energy-intensive industries globally, with energy expenses constituting a substantial portion of its production outlay. The industry is facing several challenges, like the adoption of automation technology, sustainability and waste reduction, quality control and consistency, and adaptability to market uncertainties ..read more
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Compact spinning technology: A new twist to naturally coloured cotton
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6d ago
Textile industries are compelled to revisit historical and ecological natural fibres, informs Dr S Venkatakrishnan and K M Saravana Murali. The urgency of sustainability has become more pronounced in recent years across the globe, textile Industries are actively seeking natural materials with minimum ecological impact to address environmental, economic and social concerns. While natural fibres inherently have a low environmental impact, the use of fertilizers, pesticides and harmful chemicals during production can compromise their eco-friendly status. Introduction The early 20th century witnes ..read more
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Vaibhav processing rejuvenate its continuous bleaching range
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1w ago
A.T.E. then conducted a thorough refurbishment, installing new converters for precise tension measurement, developing new software logic, achieving remarkable synchronisation speed, and replacing the outdated operator interface. Founded in 1990, Vaibhav Processing Mills, Erode, Tamil Nadu, has a strong presence across the textile value chain, with a sterling reputation in dyeing and finishing. The company is also a reputed retailer of colour pigments and various dyed fabrics such as sarees, towels, and lungis. Sengodan Palaniappan, Sengoda Mudaliar Babu, and Sengodamudaliar Thangamani are the D ..read more
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Reliance Retail’s Lee Cooper ventures into the women footwear market
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1w ago
Launches its first women footwear collection with a unique No Shoe Party Theme. Lee Cooper, the iconic denim brand, hosted an exclusive ‘No Shoe Party’ in Mumbai to announce the launch of its flagship women footwear collection.  Lee Cooper, a Reliance Retail brand announced its foray in the women footwear segment with a unique and immersive experience where attendees were encouraged to leave their shoes at the door and step into the world of Lee Cooper footwear. The party extended till wee hours and had revellers dancing the night away in the comfiest of Lee cooper footwear. The attendees ..read more
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Spinning a recovery?
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1w ago
The emphasis on Make in India, Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) and the rollout of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the sector in recent times may enable the Indian textile and apparel (T&A) industry to reclaim its rightful share globally, says Manish Pant. In 77 CE, when India had nearly 30 per cent share of the global GDP, Roman historian Pliny the Elder described the country as “the sink of the world’s gold”. He was particularly miffed at the Roman Empire’s treasury being emptied by the ever-growing demand for Indian textiles. Fast forward to the 21st century, and the coun ..read more
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Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions at the Domotex Middle East in Dubai 
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1w ago
Sustainable machine and plant technologies for the carpet industry in the Middle East. Domotex Middle East is the leading event for the carpet and flooring industry in the Middle East. It focuses on machine-made carpets, textile carpets and handmade carpets. Oerlikon’s Polymer Processing Solutions division and its joint venture partner BB Engineering will also be on hand to provide information about their sustainable machines and plant technologies at the ATAG Export & Import stand E10.  The company will be presenting trade fair visitors with complete solutions ranging from melt to ya ..read more
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