Rapier vs Air Jet

Air-Jet vs. Rapier Looms: Which is Best for Your Mill? – A Capital Investment Guide

Deciding between Air-Jet vs. Rapier looms for weaving technology? We break down the speed, yarn flexibility, energy costs, and ROI to help mill owners make the right 10-15-year investment. The Loom Investment Dilemma: Choosing Technology for the Next 10-15 Years Investing in weaving looms is one of the most financially decisive moments for any mill….

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Erp flow

How to Choose the Right Textile ERP: A Guide for Mills of All Sizes

A practical buyer’s guide for textile mills to choose the Right Textile ERP. We compare the pros, cons, and best-use cases for three main ERP solutions: Generalists (like SAP), Specialists (like Datatex), and Modular MES-first systems. Introduction: The Breaking Point of a “Spreadsheet-Run” Mill Your RFT (Right-First-Time) rate just came in at 75%. That means…

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best-textile-cad-software

Best Textile CAD Software for 2026: A Buyer’s Guide

Let’s be blunt: choosing textile CAD software isn’t like picking a new app for your phone. It’s a high-stakes, multi-thousand-dollar decision that will define your entire product development workflow for the next five to ten years. You’re not just buying a tool; you’re buying an ecosystem. For years, the industry was locked in a battle…

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Digital Textile Printing

The ROI of Upgrading to Digital Textile Printing: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

In the textile industry, phrases like “digital transformation” and “industry 4.0” are thrown around a lot. But for a textile printing facility, these aren’t just buzzwords. They represent a fundamental shift in how we approach production, and crucially, how we generate profit. This is where Digital Textile Printing Comes in Picture. For decades, rotary screen…

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