Technology

Three Stages, Multiple Customer Benefits: KARL MAYER At ITMA ASIA 2026

Textile Insights September 2, 2026

Innovations for warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles across two trade show booths and a product show in Changzhou KARL MAYER will showcase its latest technologies and textile solutions for the Asian market at ITMA ASIA 2026 in Shanghai, addressing key challenges such as rising

Corporates

Trident Group Wins Best In-House Studio Award For Fifth Time At IBDA 2026

Textile Insights September 1, 2026

Trident Group, a leading global manufacturer and exporter of home textiles, paper, chemicals and energy, has once again been recognised for its design excellence, winning the coveted ‘Best In-House Studio’ award at the 11th edition of the India’s Best Design Awards (IBDA) 2026. The award was presented on 29 August at The Westin, Pune, as […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Primark Opens First Store At Forum Koszalin In Northern Poland

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

Primark has opened its ninth store in Poland and its first in the northern part of the country, at Forum Koszalin shopping centre. Spanning more than 2,000 sq m on a single floor, the new store offers fashion, beauty, lifestyle, homeware and everyday essentials across womenswear, menswear and kidswear. It features eight self-service checkouts, three […]

Corporates

Under Armour Names Gunna As Global Brand Ambassador And Creative Director

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

Under Armour has appointed multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated artist Gunna as its Global Brand Ambassador and Creative Director of P-Star, a multi-dimensional creative platform spanning apparel, footwear, community initiatives and cultural storytelling. The appointment builds on Under Armour’s partnership with Gunna over the past year and marks the next phase of their

Corporates

Calvin Klein Appoints Roberto Griso As SVP, Merchandising Planning

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

Calvin Klein has appointed Roberto Griso as Senior Vice President, Merchandising Planning, effective August 2026. In his new role, Griso will oversee merchandising planning as the iconic fashion brand continues to strengthen its product and commercial strategies. Griso brings more than 15 years of experience spanning merchandising planning, global planning, pricing,

Corporates

Lululemon Announces Changes To Strengthens China & APAC Leadership

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

Lululemon has announced two leadership changes to support its continued expansion across China and Asia Pacific (APAC). San Yan Ng, who has led Lululemon’s China business as General Manager for the past eight years, has been promoted to Regional President, China and APAC. She will now oversee the company’s strategy across both regions. Jeffrey Hang […]

Corporates

Deepak Tankala Appointed Regional Head, Worsted Yarn At Grasim Industries

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

Grasim Industries Limited, part of the Aditya Birla Group, has appointed Deepak Tankala as Regional Head, Worsted Yarn, strengthening its leadership team within the company’s textile business. Tankala is an experienced textile industry professional with expertise spanning brand marketing, commercial leadership, international markets and yarn business development. In his

Corporates

Pallava Group Plans Rs 1,000 Crore Man-Made Fibre Facility At PM-MITRA Park

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

Pallava Group has announced plans to invest Rs 1,000 crore to establish a new man-made fibre manufacturing facility at the PM-MITRA Textile Park in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. The proposed investment is aimed at expanding the group’s manufacturing capacity and strengthening its presence in the growing man-made fibre segment. Spread across more than 1,000 acres, the […]

Corporates

Shein And Sinotrans Sign Strategic MoU To Advance New Energy Vehicle Logistics And Digital Innovation

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

Shein, a global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sinotrans Ltd (Sinotrans) to deepen cooperation across inter-warehouse logistics, with a focus on new energy vehicles (NEVs), charging infrastructure and technology-enabled energy and fleet management platform. A key area of the partnership will be the

Corporates

AEPC Highlights FTA Opportunities For Tiruppur Apparel Exporters

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) organised a seminar in Tiruppur on ‘Unlocking Growth Opportunities: FTA Utilization for Apparel Exporters’, bringing together apparel exporters, industry leaders, government officials and trade experts to discuss ways to maximise the benefits of India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Addressing the gathering, Dr. A. Sakthivel,