A robot's range quickly extended with 7th axis from igus - UR (Universal Robots) and robolink robots acquire a 5-times larger action radius thanks to a completely new solution

igus now offers a directly ready-to-connect 7th axis, so that a robot can move over a distance for several metres. The new complete system consists of a maintenance-free drylin ZLW toothed belt axis with corresponding adapter plate, switch cabinet, cables and software integration. For easy integration of the axis of the robot, igus has developed two adapter kits for robolink and UR robots. They enable fast and, above all, cost-effective low-cost automation.

Piloting A Ground-Breaking Solution To Clean Wastewater

Wastewater treatment poses a significant challenge to manufacturers and fashion brands as well as an attractive opportunity for innovation. Presented with the game-changing wastewater treatment system developed by Scaling Programme start-up SeaChange Technologies, Fashion for Good initiated a pilot project to assess the feasibility of the solution at scale. With the support of partners Arvind Limited, BESTSELLER, C&A and PVH Corp., the pilot provides encouraging results for future implementation of the technology in the supply chain.

Personal Protection In The Post-Pandemic Era: Taiwan Shows The Way!

Following the devastation that COVID-19 has created across the globe in 2020, “mask-wearing” has become one of the most fundamental yet crucial forms of protection that countries can practice and urge to protect their citizens from the threat of death and disease.

HealthGuard - Britacel Successful Partnership Offering Solutions To Combat COVID-19

All over the world a lot of research is happening, across industries to come out with solutions to tackle the situation arising out of the Covid -19 pandemic. The spotlight in the textile industry has been on the recent developments in the field of antimicrobial treatment and related solutions. Australia based HealthGuard Corporation has been in the forefront of such initiatives and has been a name that has been constantly making the headlines for its Antimicrobial solutions in recent times. The company with three decades of expertise in non-invasive health care products has now joined hands with Britacel Silicones Ltd, India, who are considered pioneers in finishing chemicals with a global presence.

Raymond UCO in association with HeiQ launches high performance anti-viral denim

Raymond UCO, the pioneer in denim innovation and solutions, in partnership with Swiss textile innovator HeiQ, has launched a highly protective denim fabric range with HeiQ Viroblock, a sustainable, antiviral and antimicrobial technology that has been tested and proven effective to destroy 99.99% viruses. Raymond UCO’s association with HeiQ has been pivotal in global launch of innovative anti-bacterial fabrics a couple of years ago with HeiQ Pure. Along with this latest launch, Raymond UCO has also unveiled its signature functional denim range SHIELD.

N9 World Technologies announces Swiss antiviral performance for India with global antimicrobial reach

N9 World Technologies, India signed an agreement with Consolidated Pathways Inc., USA to incorporate unique Swiss antiviral and antimicrobial technologies into sustainable, cost-effective custom blends for the textile industry.

Intertek enters strategic partnership with leading Bangladesh corporation BEXIMCO

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive services appointment and strategic partnership with Bangladesh Export Import Company Limited (BEXIMCO), a diversified private-sector group in Bangladesh across a wide range of industries, and one of South Asia’s largest vertically integrated textile and garment companies.

LANXESS disinfectant kills coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in just 60 seconds

Rely+On Virkon broad-spectrum disinfectant, produced by specialty Chemicals Company LANXESS, demonstrates extremely rapid efficacy against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Groundbreaking ceremony at KARL MAYER's STOLL Business Unit

STOLL, a new Business Unit of the KARL MAYER Group, will be moving with its premises from the site at Stollweg in Reutlingen to the Reutlingen-Betzingen industrial estate, where it will continue its activities under the new owner, as planned.

New study confirms WOOL's flame resistance makes it suitable for the military and fire fighters

A new textile laboratory study has assessed the fire resistance of the fabrics used in commercial base-layer garments for military and first responder personnel, such as firefighters, and concluded that the wool-rich fabrics offer the greatest skin protection, while the 100% synthetic fabrics performed the worst due to their propensity to melt and damage the skin.

RSWM inks strategic partnership with HeiQ to offer anti-COVID fabric under Mayur brand

Meeting the safety concerns of consumers and offering them a viable and secure solution against COVID-19, India’s leading textile manufacturer RSWM Ltd. has announced its latest innovation with the launch of anti-viral fabric range ‘ViroSecure’. The new range has been launched through a strategic technology partnership with HeiQ* that lends its antiviral Viroblock** technology to formulate a protective coating on the fabric to offer 99.99% protection against SARS-CoV-2 in just 30 minutes. With ViroSecure, RSWM is targeting 20 percent of sales in FY 2020-21.

Nandan Terry introduces anti-viral and anti-bacterial towel collections

Nandan Terry Private Limited has introduced a new range of protective Terry Towels that are tested to be anti-bacterial and anti-virus, thereby, preventing growth of microbes onto the towel surface.

Loyal Textile Mills launches the world's first reusable PPE with triple viral shield technology

Loyal Textile Mills Limited has launched Viral Shield a Line of COVID-19 Anti-Viral, Reusable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Masks and Protective Fashion Wear Range. The series has been launched in collaboration with Reliance Industries India and HeiQ from Switzerland. This PPE emerges as the World’s first Reusable PPE that has passed the Viral Penetration Test, Synthetic Blood penetration test and the SBPR test.

Survey: More than half of sustainability leaders believe that consumer demand for environmental action has grown during COVID-19, and many think they may lose customers if they don't meet commitments

Efforts shift to traceability within the supply chain, as brands in North America work to keep sustainability initiatives afloat during pandemic

Morarjee introduces ViroShield protective fabrics

Morarjee Textiles Ltd, a vertically integrated textile company manufacturing high-end products in prints, dyed and yarn dyed fabrics in a variety of substrates, has launched ViroShield range of protective finishes in collaboration with Australia-based Health Guard Corporation Pvt Ltd.

INTERTEK expands personal protective equipment services and COVID-19 solutions with N95 respirator precertification testing

Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announces the expansion of its personal protective equipment services to include precertification testing of N95 respirators to requirements set by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

In conversation with HeiQ founders, Carlo Centonze and Dr. Murray Height

“Antimicrobial fabric treatments will be a big part of our future”

“Market intelligence helps in taking the right decisions”: ITF

The Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF) has always believed in charting out its own distinct path for the betterment of the textile industry. Whether it is through introducing new sourcing methods in cotton purchase for its members or helping mills improve their energy efficiency or sharing market intelligence, it has always been taking proactive steps. We recently interacted with Prabhu Dhamodharan, convenor of ITF, and got to know from him the various new initiatives of the federation, including the ITF training academy, market intelligence platforms and sustainability focus, among others.

VALJI taking uniforms to the next level

Valji Uniforms has been driven with the vision to be a globally respected enterprise and provide the world’s best-of-breed uniform fabric solutions for all needs

U.S. cotton trust protocol - trust in a smarter cotton future

Commitment and innovation define U.S cotton production. From 21,503 square miles of farmland in 17 states springs Upland and American Pima cotton – diverse, top quality fiber to fit any customer’s needs. Upland cotton is grown in four major geographic areas of the U.S: The Southeast, Mid-South, Southwest and West, collectively called the Cotton Belt.

Trident Group stands strong against Covid-19

In line with its vision of adding value to lives, textile giant Trident Group is taking one step ahead by utilizing their manufacturing abilities for the greater good of the community.

Rima Machines: Specialisation is the key to success

Apart from manufacturing two-for-one (TFO) twisting machines for traditional textiles, Rima Machines also produces TFO’s for producing technical textiles like tarpaulins, tyre cords, hoses, fishnets, etc where heavy denier yarn is used

SALONA's gen next charting company's future growth strategy

With the second generation ushering in fresh thoughts and approaches to manufacturing, innovation and research and development, Salona Group is poised to achieve greater heights with not just new products but also a bigger global footprint

Birla Cellulose: Inspiring the textile industry to be sustainable

To promote sustainability, Birla Cellulose has revamped the entire manufacturing process from raw material sourcing to the distribution of the final product, and the same has been done in order to make it in consonance with the principles of sustainability

Customisation is the key to success

At Laxmi Shuttleless Looms, there is no concept of selling off-the-shelf. That is because the company understands that every customer has different requirements. Catering to such needs is what makes it special

Automation ensures better productivity and efficiency

With digitization being an accepted norm on the shop floors of textile industries, Ranjithkumar G, Specialist (Technology and Network), B & R Automation, explains how various hardware and software solutions can bring about a vast change in operational methodologies and results

Arvind Envisol, devising solutions for a sustainable future

Arvind Envisol is a pioneer in the sector of zero liquid discharge water treatment solutions, addressing the issues faced by new-age industry players. With its expertise and experience in the textile industry, this company is moving towards a sustainable future and is helping its clients achieve the same

Textile Ministry accelerates industry growth momentum

According to Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani, there is huge potential for India to increase the number of large-scale textile companies even as the government sought ways to help the MSMEs

SIEMENS to acquire C & S Electric in India

The acquisition will address the rising demand for low-voltage power distribution in the country and also enable the creation of an export hub

Rabatex signs production JV with Italian manufacturer

The joint venture agreement of Rabatex Industries with the Alexander and Giovanelli Group will bring unique expertise in manufacturing and sales of advanced, electric-operated, material handling equipment to the Indian market