Italian textile machinery starts 2017 with increase in orders

The Italian textile machinery manufacturers have started the year 2017 on a positive note with increase in orders for the first quarter from both in Italy and abroad.

The orders index for textile machinery compiled by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, for the period from January to March, grew 24 percent compared to the same period in 2016. The index value stood at 113.7 points (basis 2010 = 100).

ACIMIT president Raffaella Carabelli said that orders for the start of 2017 confirm a positive trend in major foreign markets, and a climate of trust for Italy’s textile industry that is on the upswing.

Raffaella Carabelli stated that the dynamic trend for Italy’s domestic market originates, on the other hand, with the National Industrial Plan 4.0. A renewed climate of enhanced trust is currently perceived in the textile sector which is triggered by the government’s commitment to enact a range of significant incentives for the Country’s manufacturing system.

The index data for the first three months of the year confirm the positive signs ascertained by their businesses in various foreign markets.

Recent Posts

brrr° unveils cooling fabric for high-performance sportswear

Cooling fabric specialist brrr° has introduced brrr°X, a new moisture management fabric designed for sportswear, activewear, and outdoor apparel.

21 hours ago

NATIVA, TextileGenesis introduce digital traceability programs

NATIVA, known for its traceable natural fiber solutions, has launched its NATIVA Wool and NATIVA Cotton programs on the TextileGenesis…

21 hours ago

Ponda, Imperial College London launch insulated apparel from wetland plants

Ponda has partnered with Imperial College London to launch branded apparel insulated with BioPuff, a plant-based material made from wetland-grown…

21 hours ago

Nilit, Samsara Eco launch collection with enzymatically recycled nylon

Nilit and Samsara Eco have unveiled the Full Circle collection, showcasing the potential of enzymatically recycled nylon 6.6 for high-performance…

2 days ago

Patrick McDowell creates apparel using Shiringa io-leather

Patrick McDowell has expanded his commitment to sustainable fashion through a new collaboration with bio-based materials nonprofit Collective Fashion Justice.

2 days ago

Leesa introduces plant-based GreenFlex foam

Leesa Sleep has introduced its newly developed GreenFlex foam, marking a significant step in reducing the company's reliance on fossil…

2 days ago