Corporates

Lululemon Adds Two Directors In Deal With Founder Chip Wilson

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Lululemon has entered into a cooperation agreement with founder and major shareholder Chip Wilson, paving the way for board changes aimed at strengthening the company’s leadership and growth strategy. Under the agreement, Laura Gentile, former Chief Marketing Officer of ESPN and Marc Maurer,

Product Launch & Innovation

Dillos Launches UPF 50+ Sun Onesie For Babies And Toddlers

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Children’s sunwear brand Dillos has launched the Sun Onesie, a UPF 50+ full-coverage garment designed to provide enhanced sun protection for babies and toddlers while ensuring breathability and comfort during outdoor use. Designed for children aged three months and above, the new product combines full-body UV protection with cooling features aimed at addressing concerns

Corporates

Oil Green–Hindustan Waste JV To Advance Circular Bioenergy Infrastructure

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

In a significant move aligned with India’s circular economy and clean energy ambitions, OIL Green Energy Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil India Ltd, has signed a joint venture agreement with Hindustan Waste Treatment Pvt. Ltd. to jointly develop integrated bioenergy and sustainable waste management projects across the country. The partnership will establish a […]

Sustainability

Lindex And BASF Bring Textile-To-Textile Recycled Polyamide To Lingerie

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Lindex has partnered with BASF to introduce textile-to-textile recycled polyamide into the lingerie segment, marking a significant step towards circular material innovation in fashion. Through the collaboration, Lindex will integrate BASF’s loopamid, a recycled polyamide 6 produced entirely from textile waste, into selected lingerie products scheduled for launch in early

Dyes & Chemicals

Tata Chemicals Faces Environmental Review Post Gujarat HC Ruling

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Tata Chemicals Ltd is set to undergo an environmental impact assessment following a Gujarat High Court ruling that dismissed the company’s claim over legacy wastewater channels linked to its Mithapur manufacturing facility. The court has directed the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to appoint independent experts to assess the environmental impact associated with the

Cotton

USDA Launches Cotton Revival Plan

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the Great American Cotton Plan, a comprehensive initiative aimed at revitalising the American cotton economy, strengthening domestic textile manufacturing and expanding global trade opportunities for U.S.-grown cotton. Announced by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, the programme seeks to address mounting

Economy

ADB Commits US$ 5 Billion To Support Bangladesh’s Growth

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged US$ 5 billion over the next five years to support Bangladesh’s economic growth and resilience, following talks between ADB President Masato Kanda and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka. During the visit, ADB signed US$ 1.4 billion in loans under its 2026 annual commitment programme and increased immediate […]

Industry

TEXPROCIL Launches Advanced Trade Certification Programme To Strengthen Export Ecosystem

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) has launched the Advanced Certificate Programme in International Trade (ACPIT), a structured certification initiative designed to strengthen India’s export capabilities and align with government schemes focused on boosting the country’s global trade competitiveness. The programme was launched in Mumbai by Union

Policies

Canada To Send Trade Mission To India As CEPA Talks Gather Pace

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Canada will send a high-level trade mission to India later this year as both countries intensify efforts to deepen bilateral economic engagement and conclude negotiations for a long-pending trade agreement by the end of 2026. The announcement followed discussions between Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder

Export

Vietnam Textile Sector Faces Order Slowdown Despite Export Growth

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is facing mounting challenges despite posting export growth in the first four months of 2026, with second-quarter orders projected to decline by 20–25 per cent, raising concerns over a potential slowdown in the months ahead. According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), the country’s textile and garment exports