Webinar: ‘Sustainable Textiles, Smarter Solutions’

The webinar “Sustainable Textiles, Smarter Solutions” brought together key industry experts to discuss Spain’s advanced textile machinery solutions, international expansion strategies, sustainability efforts, and compliance with global industrial standards. The session featured insights from representatives of leading Spanish textile machinery companies, highlighting their innovations, market presence, and commitment to sustainability.

Opening Remarks and Speaker Introductions

The webinar commenced with an introduction to the panelists:

• Mr. Alejandro Gallego, Director of International Business at Amec, specializing in internationalization strategies.
• Mr. Xavier Galan, CEO of Galan Textile Machinery, specializing in advanced equipment for medium and heavy yarn counts.
• Mr. Arnau Farré Escalé, Export Manager at TVE ESCALE, focusing on innovative textile finishing solutions.
• Ms. Arantxa Mur, Head of Communication and Marketing at PICVISA, an expert in textile recycling technology.

The session aimed to explore Spain’s position in the global textile machinery market and its efforts to support sustainability and innovation.

Spain’s Role in Global Textile Machinery – Amec’s Perspective

Speaker: Alejandro Gallego

Mr. Gallego provided an overview of Amec, a Spanish association representing textile machinery manufacturers. He outlined three core objectives of the organization:

• Representation: Acting as a bridge between Spanish textile manufacturers and global markets.
• Connection: Facilitating networking opportunities at industry events like ITMA Singapore 2025.
• Development: Providing consultancy services to textile manufacturers worldwide.

Gallego emphasized Spain’s strong foothold in the textile machinery industry, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, where Spanish solutions offer long-term, customer-focused approaches. He highlighted Spain’s competitive edge in after-sales service and technical support, positioning Spanish manufacturers as reliable long-term partners.

Galan Textile Machinery: Innovations in Heavy Yarn Equipment

Speaker: Xavier Galan

Mr. Galán introduced Galan Textile Machinery, a company specializing in spinning, twisting, and winding machinery. With over 85 years of experience and exports to more than 85 countries, Gallant offers machinery designed for medium to heavy yarn counts used in rope manufacturing and geotextiles.

Key offerings discussed included:

• Ring Twisters: Modular machines adaptable to various production needs.
• Precision Winders: Designed for industry 4.0 integration with remote monitoring capabilities.
• Heavy-Duty Machines: Including flyer twisting machines for high-strength yarn production.

Galan’s machinery focuses on efficiency, flexibility, and digital monitoring, supporting evolving industry needs and automation trends.

PICVISA’s Contribution to Textile Recycling

Speaker: Ms. Arantxa Mur

Ms. Mur introduced PICVISA, a leading technology provider in textile waste sorting. Originally specializing in ceramic and glass recycling, the company has adapted its expertise to textile recycling solutions.

Key technological advancements discussed:

• EcoSort: A system for post-consumer textile waste sorting.
• EcoClip: A solution for recycling textile production leftovers.
• EcoFlake: Designed for recycling shoe soles and other composite textile waste.

PICVISA’s innovations focus on fiber composition analysis, color sorting, and AI-driven classification. Their database, containing over 40 million textile images, enables highly accurate material recognition. Ms. Mur emphasized the company’s sustainability-driven approach, particularly in markets like Europe, Turkey, and North Africa.

TVE ESCALE: Advancements in Textile Finishing

Speaker: Mr. Arnau Farré Escalé

Mr. Farre introduced TVE ESCALE, a company established in 1987 specializing in wet finishing machines. The company focuses on tailor-made finishing solutions that prioritize efficiency and sustainability.

Key innovations included:

• Continuous and semi-continuous finishing lines optimized for water and energy conservation.
• Jiggers with automated tension control, ensuring minimal fabric damage.
• Idra and Orion technologies, which reduce water and steam consumption by up to 40%.
• Vacuum extraction systems, reducing moisture and energy use in drying processes.

TVE ESCALE’s solutions are designed to address global industry needs, particularly in markets where sustainable textile production is a growing priority.

Q&A Session: Addressing Industry Challenges

The session concluded with a Q&A discussion. Key topics included:

• Spanish Textile Machinery in the Middle East and Africa: Mr. Gallego emphasized that awareness and trust-building are crucial for Spanish manufacturers to compete with Indian and Chinese suppliers.
• Fiberglass Processing Machines: Mr. Galán confirmed that Galan produces machines for texturized fiberglass, commonly used in fire insulation materials.
• Recycling Synthetic Fabrics: Ms. Mur confirmed that PICVISA’s technology can sort and recycle both natural and synthetic fibers, although mixed fiber recycling remains more complex.
• Energy Reduction in Textile Finishing: Mr. Farre explained that TVE ESCALE’s vacuum extraction and water-efficient processes significantly lower energy consumption, making their solutions attractive for eco-conscious manufacturers.

Closing Remarks

The webinar concluded with thanks to all participants and attendees. Speakers reaffirmed their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and international market expansion, inviting further inquiries and collaborations.