Our Intelligence channels offer market intelligence, technical reports and deep-dive analysis of key industry motivators, technologies, materials and impactors. WTiN Intelligence provides detailed analysis of important high-growth areas of the textile and apparel industry. WTiN’s expert team of analysts and network of researchers go beyond the what and the why to look at what might come next, what businesses need to contend with in an evolving global supply chain, and how they can take advantage of the opportunities on the horizon.
Industry insight, market information, and the connections you need to examine and evaluate market trends in the roll-to-roll digital textile printing sector.
By Otis Robinson
By Joe Link
By Harry McMullen
Market and technical intelligence essential to the activewear and athleisure textile and clothing industries.
By Harry McMullen
By Jessica Owen
In-depth intelligence about textiles used in outdoor sportswear, footwear and equipment, as well as textile applications that require protection from external environments - such as workwear and PPE.
By Harry McMullen
By Jessica Owen
In-depth intelligence on the materials, manufacturing technologies and application areas of smart textiles.
By Jessica Owen
By Fiona Haran
By Harry McMullen
Providing investors and decision makers in the textile and apparel value chain with in-depth analysis and insight into the digitalisation of manufacturing processes and smart business models.
By Harry McMullen
By Otis Robinson
By Otis Robinson
Our WTiNews channels take a look at global textile and apparel industry innovation, businesses, technology and markets, provided by WTiN’s in-house team of journalists. WTiNews is set apart from basic news content as it discerns the importance of changes and developments in the supply chain. WTiNews doesn’t only tell you ‘what’ has happened, it also covers impact, the bigger picture and the industry’s response to trends, events and more.
A viewpoint on both natural and manmade fibres and yarns, as seen through the eyes of manufacturers, growers, processors and spinners, with a mix of technical articles, analysis and product innovation news.
By Nitin Madkaikar
By Harry McMullen
By Jessica Owen
Analysis and manufacturing technology updates for the global fabric manufacturing industries and their supply-chain partners.
By Nitin Madkaikar
By Harry McMullen
By Jessica Owen
News, analysis and technical information on the important realms of dyeing, finishing, printing (both screen and digital) and coating.
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By Harry McMullen
By Joe Link
News, market insight, analysis and product development updates from the fast-growing markets in technical textiles, covering all applications and end uses.
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Unrivalled coverage of the manufacture and uses of engineered polymer and fibre ‘non-textile’ products.
By Harry McMullen
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Your instant window on the global raw materials prices, trade movements, resources and manufacturing costs that can affect the profitability of your textile products.
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By Nitin Madkaikar
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Digital Textile is the world’s only journal dedicated wholly to textile applications in the rapidly developing field of digital printing.
Future Materials (FM) is focused on innovation in the fast-growing technical textiles sector, from fibre to finished product, covering all the applications and end uses across the world. As global demand for technical textiles rises, high-level executives and product designers increasingly turn to FM for the latest news, product launches, R&D projects, conference reports and market insight.
International Dyer & Finisher is the unrivalled world leader in the delivery of vital sector-specific information for textile dyers, finishers, printers and coaters.
Knitting International is uniquely placed to give a worldwide perspective to manufacturers and retailers in the ever-more globalised and diversified knitting industry.
Nonwovens Report International (NRI) keeps you up-to-date with the latest developments across the nonwovens market. With its team of technical and industry experts, NRI makes use of its close ties with associations, research institutes and market-leading businesses to bring you international reporting that covers areas all over the world.
Previously known as IoTex, the newly relaunched Textile 4.0 journal delivers vital insights into the burgeoning transformation of the textile and apparel value chain. It covers a spectrum of content, from technologies enabling the personalisation trend to supply chain transparency, the latest in fabric gripping robotics, smart clothing and much more.
Twist is read across the textile supply chain, from early stage processors to retailers, with its primary focus the provenance of fine natural fibres such as wool, cotton, silk, linen, cashmere and mohair, as well as rare and speciality fibres.
DCC Group, a textile printing solutions provider in Asia, has acquired Grafica Flextronica, a manufacturer of textile print and drying devices. The companies state that 3Q Printing Technologies Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of DCC Group, will remain the majority shareholder.
Dhaval Dadia, managing director, DCC Group, says: “Our eco-system will be greatly enhanced with the expansion of business activities in 3Q. This will allow us to enrich customer experience by providing greater services and a new generation of value-based products.”
The company explains that the acquisition acts as part of a larger plan to make India a global manufacturing hub for printing machines and related products.
"With an intent to make India self-reliant, the company will live by the highest global quality standards,” says Bhargav Mistry, managing director, 3Q. “Our mission is to achieve a powerful manufacturing space in printing equipment for textile, commercial, graphic and industrial printing. We also aim to [strengthen] Indian resources while eyeing the global export market.”
Alongside the acquisition, a new product line of printing equipment will be manufactured and launched by 3Q, with technology that comes with ‘ground-breaking innovation’ and features.
Narendra Dadia, group chairman, DCC Companies, explains: “We are working towards establishing a strategic alliance based on DCC and 3Q’s combined strength. It is a historic moment for us, and we’re committed to deliver[ing] unique value through our solutions.”
Doubly, the announcement states that DCC and Grafica’s research and training institutes will merge as 3Q’s KAIZEN Institute. As the printing industry evolves and grows around the globe, there exists a greater push for more educational and support-based programmes to keep the industry alive and thriving.
“With combined resources and infrastructure, KAIZEN aims to contribute significantly to the printing industry by providing services such as consulting, auditing and training for existing printing companies to achieve better efficiency and profitability,” the company says. “As training continues to be a vital part in the industry, KAIZEN believes in nurturing fresh minds from universities to be entrepreneurs for tomorrow.”
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