Overview When hospitals purchase medical apparel, the lowest price is rarely the only factor that matters. Surgical gowns, patient gowns, scrubs, isolation gowns, and other protective garments must meet different
How Hospitals Balance Protection, Cost and Comfort When Purchasing Medical Apparel Read More »
Overview Medical imaging professionals often wear protective aprons during procedures involving X-rays and fluoroscopy. Traditional lead-based apparel provides radiation shielding, but its weight, handling requirements and end-of-life disposal create challenges.
How Lead-Free Radiation-Protective Textiles Could Change Medical Imaging Apparel Read More »
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced four finalists for the 2026 Hygienix Innovation Award™, recognising developments in absorbent hygiene products, reusable nonwoven materials, stretch fibres and
INDA Announces Four Finalists for 2026 Hygienix Innovation Award Read More »
Indian textile traditions are finding new avenues of expression through contemporary art, as artists, artisans and craft-led organisations explore ways to connect inherited techniques with modern creative practices. The exhibition
India’s Textile Heritage Finds New Expression in Contemporary Art Read More »
Piyush Goyal urges Indian and British businesses to use the trade agreement actively, as lower tariffs, simplified customs procedures and services access create opportunities for MSMEs. India’s Comprehensive Economic and
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The national initiative aims to reach one million weavers, allied workers and artisans by 2030 and provide 400,000 spectacles to people in need. Sightsavers India has launched ‘Looms & Lenses’,
Sightsavers India Launches ‘Looms & Lenses’ with Kabir Bedi to Support Weavers’ Eye Care Read More »
Overview Making a medical gown, surgical drape, or protective cover all involves much more than cutting fabric and stitching pieces together. These products must meet specific requirements for hygiene, protection,
Why Medical Textile Manufacturing Requires More Than Conventional Garment Production Read More »
Overview A nitrile glove may look like a simple disposable product, but its manufacturing process involves polymer chemistry, mold design, dipping technology, heat treatment, surface engineering, quality testing, and strict
Inside the Nitrile Glove Factory: From Polymer to Finished Protection Read More »
The Indian textile industry is entering a new phase of transformation, with diversification, technology adoption, sustainability and value addition emerging as key drivers of long-term global competitiveness, according to Mr.
SIMA Chairman Urges Textile Industry to Accelerate Automation and Value Addition Read More »
The 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of SIMA Cotton Development & Research Association (SIMA CD & RA) was held at the SIMA premises in Coimbatore on September 22, 2026. Following
SIMA CD & RA Office-Bearers Re-Elected for Third Term Read More »
