#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.

Level playing field at stake: Europe’s textile industry demands decisive action

Yesterday, the European Parliament took a welcomed and necessary step by voting a resolution calling for stronger market surveillance, reinforced customs controls and faster enforcement of the Digital Services Act in case of infringements. For Europe’s textile and clothing manufacturers, this is the first political acknowledgement that the system is broken — and that enforcement must finally match the scale of the problem.

India ITME Society pushes trade & technology alliances in Singapore

India ITME Society hosted India Networking Program - Fabricating the Future of Textile Industry- From Heritage to High-Tech” on 29th October 2025 at Singapore an exclusive gathering of Ministry of Textile Officials, Embassy Officials, Entrepreneurs, Technocrats, Industry Organizations and Media Personnel's designed to foster collaboration, exchange ideas and explore opportunities in the Indian Textile & Textile Engineering Sector.

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).

Navis TubeTex announces U.S. partnership with Icomatex

Navis TubeTex, a global leader in advanced dyeing and finishing machinery solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Icomatex (www.icomatex.com), a respected European manufacturer of high-quality stenters and textile finishing equipment. Under this agreement, Navis TubeTex will exclusively represent the Icomatex stenter line in the United States.

ADVANSA launches ADVA®tex: A new step toward textile-to-textile recycling

ADVANSA has introduced ADVA®tex, a new filling fibre made entirely from recycled pre-consumer textile waste, positioning the material as a significant step forward in textile-to-textile (T2T) recycling. The fibre is designed for use in duvets, pillows, mattresses, and furniture applications and is available in three versions.

KARL MAYER celebrates 35 years of EL pattern drive

KARL MAYER is celebrating an anniversary this year: on 30 November 1990, the first warp knitting machine with electronic guide bar control, the KS 4 EL, was delivered – another milestone for patterning. As early as 1980, the SU gearbox with the MRS42SU had initiated the transition from mechanical chains to digital data.