​India and Turkey have much to offer and learn from each other in textiles, and only by the collaboration route can they raise their respective shares in textile trade, points out the cover story. Trailblazer is on Italy-based Itema Group, which is proving every year that it is capable to setting new milestones in weaving fabrics. CEO of ICC, Vinod Vazhapulli, who features in our Face2Face section, speaks on the product portfolio of the new set-up and any new products under consideration. Special Focus is on German Machinery industry with an exclusive interview with Regina Brueckner of VDMA Textile Machinery Association. Other stories like these are covered in this issue. Don’t miss to subscribe!​