Event

ITAMMA’s 81st AGM Honors J.H. Shah With Lifetime Achievement Award

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

The Indian Textile Accessories and Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ITAMMA) celebrated its 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation. The event was marked by the felicitation of J.H. Shah, former ITAMMA President and

Event

Industry Leaders Discuss The Impact Of Automation On Textiles At TAI Conference

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit, organized an International Conference on “Automation and Robotics in the Textile & Apparel Industry” on November 15, 2024, at Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai. The event was attended by over 350 delegates from the textile industry, including professionals, business leaders, and experts, who gathered to discuss the role

Corporates

JD Sports Completes €520 Million Acquisition Of Courir

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

JD Sports Fashion Plc has finalized its acquisition of Groupe Courir S.A.S for €520 million, following conditional clearance from the European Commission on October 22, 2024, and the fulfillment of all required conditions. Régis Schultz, CEO of JD Sports Fashion Plc, described the acquisition as a significant step in the company’s European Complementary Concepts strategy.

Corporates

Milliken Partners With Tidal Vision To Advance Biodegradable Chemistries

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

Milliken & Company, a global leader in diversified manufacturing, has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Tidal Vision, a biomolecular technologies company specializing in chitosan-based solutions. This collaboration will drive the introduction of biodegradable chemistries across Milliken’s markets, aligning with their ongoing commitment to

Corporates

Bluesign Partners With LIM Group For Sustainable Denim Manufacturing

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

Bluesign, a global leader in sustainability solutions for the textile industry, has announced its partnership with LIM Group as their first laundry system partner in Italy. This collaboration positions Bluesign as a one-stop resource for LIM’s teams, which work with top designers and luxury brands on their denim programmes. The partnership is especially significant in […]

Corporates

Sophie Haan To Leave Ahlstrom By End Of January 2025

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

Sophie Haan, Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Protective Materials division and a member of Ahlstrom’s Executive Leadership Team, has decided to leave the company to pursue a new career opportunity. Sophie will continue in her current role until the end of January 2025. The search for her successor will begin immediately. Helen Mets, President […]

Corporates

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Promotes Robert Ball As CFO

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has announced the promotion of Robert Ball to Chief Financial Officer, effective November 20, 2024. In his new role, Ball will join the company’s executive leadership team, reporting to Scott Lipesky, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Ball, who has nearly 22 years of experience with Abercrombie & Fitch Co., […]

Machinery

Vardhman Group Partners With LMW For Technological Enhancements

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

Vardhman Group Partners with LMW for Technological Enhancements through Smart Card, Breaker Draw Frame, Speed Frame, and Compact Ring Frame Solutions. In a significant step towards technological enhancement for long term vision, Vardhman Group has partnered with LMW Limited, for a major investment towards 107 units of Card LC361 Series (100 LC 361 S and […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

PUMA Launches Green Flags Podcast To Champion Sustainability

Textile Insights November 25, 2024

PUMA has unveiled Green Flags, a five-part podcast series focused on sustainability, hosted by Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier, fashion expert Oli Bromfield and pro-footballer-turned-content creator Moses Duckrell. The series aims to engage Gen Z listeners and raise awareness about how small changes can combat climate change. The podcast features a fun and

Product Launch & Innovation

Aquafil Launches ECONYL Bespoke Collection For Sustainable Flooring

Textile Insights November 25, 2024

Aquafil Group, renowned for its ECONYL regenerated nylon, has introduced the ECONYL Bespoke collection—a sustainable yarn portfolio inspired by natural materials. Designed to meet high-performance demands in contract, hospitality and residential spaces, the collection features solution-dyed and dyed regenerated nylon 6 yarns suitable for handmade and machine-made rugs,