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13th Jan 2024

The ministry of textiles, through NTTM, is organising a hackathon titled 'Fostering Innovations in Technical Textiles' from February 26 to 29, 2024, as part of Bharat Tex 2024. This event aims to unite students, researchers, and professionals to encourage innovation in technical textiles. Winners may receive funding up to ₹50 lakh under the GREAT...

28th Dec 2023

In 2023, India bolstered its technical textile sector with government measures, including approving 33 R&D projects and introducing new HSN codes for trade. Initiatives like the GREAT programme and updated BIS standards aim to stimulate innovation and maintain quality, signalling a robust future for India's technical textiles on the global stage.

20th Oct 2023

Ahmedabad University and ATIRA have joined forces to enhance education and research in technical textiles and composites. A two-year master of technology programme in composites at the university will be a highlight of the collaboration. This programme will provide in-depth knowledge in mechanics, design, manufacturing, and testing of composite...

9th Oct 2023

India’s textiles ministry recently announced extending the implementation date for the Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022. The order, scheduled to come into effect on October 7, 2023, will now be enforced from January 1, 2024. The decision was made following requests by firms for time to comply with the specifications of Bureau of Indian...

9th Oct 2023

To ensure superior quality, safety and comprehensive reliability, India’s textile ministry has notified Quality Control Orders for 20 agro textile items that will come into effect from April 1, 2024, a top ministry official has said. The ministry has also sanctioned 11 R&D projects in agro textiles worth ₹13.67 crore for development of innovative...

1st Oct 2023

The Indian ministry of textiles recently announced two quality control orders (QCOs) for six medical textile items and 20 agro-textile items. The QCOs shall come into force on April 1, 2024, for general domestic and foreign manufacturers. The ministry has exempted self-help groups from the medical textile QCOs to foster small-scale production of...

29th Sep 2023

Leading packaging firm Manjushree Group has entered the Indian nonwovens market, using a flexible RF Smart Composite line from Reifenhauser Reicofil. The line is tailored for small and emerging markets, offering high-quality nonwovens suited for hygiene and medical applications. It boasts easy integration and reliable annual production uptime.

29th Sep 2023

The 13th annual general meeting of the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) was held in Mumbai, focusing on the growth and R&D in the TT sector. S P Verma urged investment in technical textiles and support for the National Technical Textile Mission. Yogesh Kusumgar received a Lifetime Achievement Award, while new ITTA leadership was also...

29th Sep 2023

India's minister of textiles Piyush Goyal has approved 18 R&D projects in technical textiles worth ₹46.74 crore. Covering a range of sub-sectors, the projects are spearheaded by leading institutes like IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and others. The minister also reviewed the NTTM and emphasised the need for R&D in globally imported technical textiles.