Industry

ITME Society’s Seema Srivastava Earns Doctorate In Management Studies

Textile Insights September 29, 2025

Seema Srivastava, Executive Director of the India International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITME) Society, has successfully completed her Doctorate in Management Studies from the Indian Institute of Business Management and Studies (IIBMS). Her doctoral thesis, titled ‘Brand Equity and

Corporates

LYCRA Names New COO And EVP To Boost Innovation

Textile Insights September 29, 2025

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in fibre and technology solutions for apparel and personal care, has announced two key leadership appointments to accelerate innovation and growth. Robert Johnston has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, while Doug Kelliher has joined as Executive Vice President, Product. Both executives report directly to CEO Gary Smith and […]

Fibre

Evonik And AMSilk Expand Partnership To Scale Sustainable Silk Proteins

Textile Insights September 29, 2025

Evonik and AMSilk have extended their collaboration with a long-term agreement to produce sustainable silk proteins at industrial scale. Building on their 2023 partnership, the companies have commissioned a dedicated manufacturing line at Evonik’s biotech hub in Slovakia. The facility, powered by renewable energy and equipped with advanced fermentation infrastructure, will

Sustainability

Levi’s Nears 100% Renewable Power, What’s Next?

Textile Insights September 29, 2025

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co) has released its 2024 Sustainability Goals and Metrics report, highlighting advances in climate action, water stewardship, circularity and community investment as the company works toward its ambitious 2025 and 2030 environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets. The company, which operates iconic brands including Levi’s, Levi Strauss

Machinery

Ortiz Expands With Fourth Monforts Montex Stenter

Textile Insights September 26, 2025

Spain’s Textil A. Ortiz, Europe’s leading supplier of premium quality lining fabrics, has further expanded its finishing capabilities with the successful commissioning of a fourth Monforts Montex stenter at its Santa Perpètua de Mogoda plant, near Barcelona. The move is part of the company’s long-term strategy of continuous expansion, resource efficiency and environmental

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Harper Hygienics Appoints Janis Bormanis To Supervisory Board

Textile Insights September 26, 2025

Harper Hygienics S.A. announced the appointment of Janis Bormanis to its Supervisory Board, effective September 24, 2025. Bormanis is a seasoned financial expert with extensive experience in corporate and investment banking, debt and project financing, and capital markets. He has held senior leadership roles at major banks in Germany and Latvia and has advised on […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Rhea Kapoor Launches Pantaloons Festive Edit

Textile Insights September 26, 2025

Pantaloons, one of India’s most loved fashion and lifestyle retailers from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL), unveiled its new Festive Edit collection at the relaunch of its flagship R City Mall store in Mumbai. The occasion was graced by Bollywood style icon Rhea Kapoor, who also hosted an exclusive Styling Masterclass, inspiring shoppers […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Van Heusen Launches Iconic Elvis Presley Capsule

Textile Insights September 26, 2025

Van Heusen from Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited, has unveiled an exclusive eveningwear collection inspired by Elvis Presley, the legendary style icon whose charisma reshaped both music and fashion. Part of the brand’s evolving “Born of Art” narrative, which has previously drawn on Renaissance and Cubist influences, this capsule turns to music as its next […]

Corporates

AB Cotspin Secures Rs 18 Crore Cotton Yarn Order

Textile Insights September 26, 2025

A B Cotspin India Ltd., a leading textile manufacturer with over 25 years of expertise, has announced an order worth around Rs 18 crore for 712 MT of cotton yarn, to be executed within two months. The deal further strengthens the company’s position as a trusted supplier of cotton yarn, knitted fabrics, and eco-friendly products. […]

Corporates

Motilal Oswal Subsidiary Acquires Stake In Kusumgar For Rs 100 Cr.

Textile Insights September 26, 2025

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary has acquired a stake in Kusumgar Limited, a leading player in high-performance synthetic fabrics, for a consideration of approximately Rs 100 crore. The acquisition includes 10,95,890 compulsorily convertible preference shares and 16,43,836 equity shares of Kusumgar Limited. The