#Associations

2025-07-02

RSWM Ltd. joins ITMF as Corporate Member

RSWM Ltd., the flagship company of LNJ Bhilwara Group (India), is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of synthetic, cotton, and blended spun yarns as well as knitted and denim fabric in India. The company exports a wide range of yarns and fabrics as well as denim products to over 70 countries across the globe.

Mr. K.V. Srinivasan, President of ITMF, expressed: “At ITMF we are very pleased to welcome RSWM as a Corporate Member of ITMF. As an integrated textile company RSWM has a broad and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the global textile value This will strengthen the collective knowledge of and discussions within ITMF. It also underlines the relevance of ITMF as a unique global platform for information exchange, discussions, and industry networking.

We are convinced that RSWM will benefit from the various services ITMF offers like statistics, reports, surveys, webinars, and of course the networking opportunities at our conferences, workshops, or excursions.”

Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director of RSWM Ltd. stated: “It is a privilege for RSWM Ltd. to join the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of the textile industry. As we align with fellow innovators and leaders across continents, we look forward to contributing to meaningful dialogue, advancing sustainable practices, and furthering the spirit of collaboration that defines this community. Our association with ITMF reinforces our commitment to driving excellence and global competitiveness in the textile value chain.”

For more information about the RSWM Ltd., please go to https://rswm.in/

For more information about ITMF, please go to https://www.itmf.org

ITMF and IAF conclude successful Joint Convention 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) have successfully concluded their second joint convention, held this year in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In close collaboration with the host Indonesian Textile Association (API), the event gathered over 400 delegates from around the world from across the entire textile and apparel value chain.

Italian textile machinery: Orders index declines in 2025 third quarter

In the third quarter of 2025, the orders index for textile machinery – compiled by ACIMIT’s Economics Department (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) – recorded a 16% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. In absolute terms, the index stood at 41.8 points (base year 2021 = 100).

EURATEX calls for a competitive and harmonised Circular Economy Act For Textiles

EURATEX, representing Europe’s textile and clothing industry with over 200,000 companies and 1.3 million workers, has submitted its official position paper to the European Commission’s consultation on the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA). The association welcomes the Commission’s initiative to shape a framework that strengthens Europe’s circular economy while maintaining industrial competitiveness.

VDMA members at ITMA ASIA + CITME in Singapore

With 69 exhibiting member companies, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 is once again marked by a strong presence of VDMA companies. Altogether 82 companies from Germany will exhibit at the show, covering about 3,500 square meters of exhibition space, topped only by China and Italy. VDMA initiated a German Pavilion with two group stands (spinning in hall 4 and finishing in hall 7) with a total of 30 exhibitors.

Innovation and customer proximity – KARL MAYER’s clear focus makes an impression

ITMA ASIA in Singapore was a resounding success for KARL MAYER, exceeding all expectations. The company welcomed visitors from 39 countries and held around 570 expert discussions. Most guests came from India, followed by China, Indonesia and Pakistan. The exchange with them was both well-founded and targeted. Conversation topics ranged from investment projects and new technologies to opportunities for cooperation and business expansion.

Catching heart disease early with AI-based sensor system

It slips on like a normal vest: Fraunhofer IZM has created a smart sensor system in cooperation with the Charité and the Technical University of Berlin. The vest records a vast array of cardiovascular parameters, which an AI-based system uses to support medical diagnostics and spot potentially dangerous developments.