Textile News

• Spinning At ITMA 2023 – An Economic View
  Recent innovations in the spinning sector focus on automation and process integration, higher efficiencies and better controls with remote access. By Dr. Helmut H. Hergeth “Cautiously moving forward” appears to be the overarching motto of the spinning sector at ITMA 2023 held recently in Milan, Italy. Of course there were some technical advances on display, […]
• INDA Implements QAP
  The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Cary, N.C., is collaborating with Belgium-based EDANA to implement the nonwoven industry’s first Quality and Audit Program (QAP) in the United States. The program— which grew from the inefficiency of facing multiple audits that assessed similar requirements, but according to different standards— will support manufacturers in the […]
• Lotus Teknik Installs ANDRITZ Metris Platform
  Turkey-based Lotus Teknik A.S., has chosen a Metris All-In-One digitalization platform from Austria-based ANDRITZ for its new Wetlace™ CP nonwovens line. The platform combines functionali-ties for production management, simulation and optimization using artificial intelligence methods; condition monitoring using smart sensors; and cyber security. “We have already gained positive experience with a Metris installation on our […]
• NIRI Opens New HQ
  The England-based Nonwovens Innovation And Research Institute (NIRI) recently opened Innovation House, a new state-of-the-art head-quarters location that expands its capacity for nonwoven and fiber product development. The new facility, which houses seven new laboratories, is more than double the size of its previous location. “We’ve invested in more equip-ment, more people, bigger and better-equipped […]
• Textil Santanderina Uses Archroma Dye For Denim
  Spain-based Textil Santanderina has launched the Advanced Black Denim collection in collaboration with Switzerland-based Archroma. The collection is dyed using Archroma’s new DIRESUL® Evolution Black LIQ dyestuff — an eco-friendly alternative that offers an overall impact reduction to 57 percent compared to a standard Sulfur Black 1 liquid, according to a life cycle analysis performed […]
• Devan’s R-Vital® NTL Withstands 50 Washes
  Belgium-based Devan Chemicals NV, part of Pulcra Chemicals, reports it has achieved durability of 50 washes for its bio-based, biodegradable R-Vital® NTL microencapsulation technology. The product allows textile manu-facturers to add active ingredients — including aloe vera, avocado seed oil, CBD, multivitamins and vitamin E — to textile products for added value, and health and […]
• Mimaki Introduces TxF300-75
  Amsterdam-based Mimaki Europe recently introduced the TxF300-75 direct-to-film (DTF) printer, which increases the print speed by three times compared to its first DTF printer, the Tx150-75, introduced earlier this year. The DTF series printers feature a built-in ink circulation system and a degassed ink pack for reliability. “We believe in giving customers choice and anticipating […]
• Knitting Innovations
  Themes in knitting evident at ITMA 2023 include advanced materials, robotics and AI, as well as sustainable production. By Dr. Andre West, Technical Editor ITMA, a pivotal platform for engaging textile and apparel leaders and machine makers worldwide, gathered 110,000 international participants at its latest edition held in Milan, Italy. This nexus facilitates insights and […]
• Innovation In Weaving Lights The Road To Industry 4.0
  Exhibitors at ITMA 2023 showcased the latest weaving technologies, which showed a continued commitment to sustainable production and digitization. By Dr. Abdel-Fatah M. Seyam, Technical Editor Responding to environmental concerns and demand from consumers, textile machinery manufacturers are developing technologies to address sustainability in terms of reducing manufacturing waste, saving in energy and water consumption, […]
• Composite Machinery Innovations
  While ITMA remains an event with limited composites offerings, plenty of composite related innovations were to be found at ITMA 2023. By Prateeti Ugale The 19th international textile machinery show, ITMA 2023 was recently held in Milan. The “Olympics” of textile machinery exhibitions held every four years, has a exhibitions held every four years, has […]

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