Upcycling: what it is and its impact on the future of production

upcycling

Upcycling, though not a new concept, has gained popularity in recent years within the textile industry. One primary reason is the increasing environmental awareness and the evolution of the fashion industry.  Curious about what upcycling really means and why it’s becoming such a big deal? Discover how this practice originated and why your industry should […]

What is fabric grammage?

fabric-grammage

When you touch a textile material, you feel its texture, weight, and fit. But have you ever wondered what defines these characteristics? The answer lies in the fabric grammage.  This factor, often underestimated, influences everything from the choice of material to production efficiency and the final cost of the piece. With this in mind, let’s […]

Digital textile printing: continuous process and low cost

Impressão digital em tecido: processo contínuo e baixo custo

In recent years, digital textile printing has become an increasingly popular trend in the industrial sector.  As digitalization continues to evolve and adapt, it has become an essential solution for ensuring quality, sustainability, competitive advantage, and compliance with consumer demands.  With that in mind, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about this textile technology, […]

Discover the trends in the textile sector for 2025

Tendências do setor têxtil

The trends in the textile sector for next year can be summarized in three words: sustainability, technology and well-being. Knowing them is essential to build good budget planning for next year, and start investing in innovative solutions. To help you ensure market prominence, we have listed the main trends in the textile industry for 2023. […]

Learn how to implement the 5s methodology in the textile industry

Learn how to implement the 5s methodology in the textile industry

The industrial segment has processes, very specific standards and procedures, mainly in the textile sector. To guarantee their quality and effectiveness, it is essential to invest in optimization and standardization practices, such as the 5s methodology. It is an important tool, used since the 1950s, to solve significant obstacles and bottlenecks to competitiveness. But they […]

Maintenance indicators: learn about the main ones + free infographic

Maintenance indicators: learn about the main ones + free infographic

Maintenance indicators are extremely important for asset management! They help optimize industry performance and the useful life of machinery. In this article, you’ll see some of them and at the end you’ll find a free infographic with the complete list. So read on to resolve your doubts about this topic once and for all. Let’s […]

Digital and conventional printing: main differences

digital and conventional printing main differences

There are some differences between digital and conventional printing. They are related to the impacts on the productivity, profitability and socio-environmental responsibility of the textile industries. The important thing is to know these characteristics to understand which of the two techniques is the most advantageous for your business. Therefore, below, we compare both with the […]

Learn what fabrics are used for sublimation

fabrics for sublimation

It’s normal for doubts to arise about fabrics for sublimation. After all, not all of them are suitable for this process due to the difficulty of ink absorption. Hence, the most suitable ones are those that react better to steam and heat, as well as sublimation ink. To understand more about the subject and get […]

How to guarantee high performance and quality in spreading?

Spreading

With technological developments in the textile industries, the spreading process was one of the most benefited steps. After all, today it is possible to optimize operations with the help of automation. In the era of industry 4.0, investing in digital resources is essential to increase the quality of the production process. The use of intelligent […]

How to have a sustainable brand in the textile industry?

Sustainable brand for the textile industry

The textile industry is one of the sectors that most affects the preservation of the environment. That’s why building a sustainable brand is so important ecologically and market-wise. Are you curious? So, continue reading to understand more about the subject and access tips on how to include sustainable actions in your industry. Why worry about […]