Fibre

Breakthrough Washable Fibres Set New Standard For Smart Textiles

Textile Insights June 10, 2025

A team of researchers from Ajou University and collaborating institutions has unveiled a new class of waterproof and conductive tough fibres (CTFs) designed to revolutionize wearable electronics and smart textiles. These next-generation fibres, created using a scalable and eco-efficient

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Better Cotton Appoints Nick Weatherill As New CEO

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has named Nick Weatherill as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Alan McClay, who led the organisation for the past decade. Weatherill, formerly Executive Director of the International Cocoa Initiative, brings extensive experience in sustainability and human rights across global supply chains.

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Rajiv Memani Takes Over As CII President For 2025-26

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

The newly constituted National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has elected Rajiv Memani, Chairman and CEO of EY India, as President for 2025-26. He succeeds Sanjiv Puri, Chairman & Managing Director of ITC Ltd. Memani, who also chairs EY’s Global Growth Markets Council and serves on the EY Global Executive Board, brings […]

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Herman Kay To Lead Calvin Klein Outerwear

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

PVH Corp. and Herman Kay-Mystic LLC have announced a licensing agreement for select wholesale men’s and women’s outerwear under the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands across U.S. and Canada, set to launch in Spring 2026. PVH, known for its expansive global licensing business, is strategically bringing its women’s wholesale business in-house for key lifestyle […]

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Wellman Seeks Examinership For Mullagh Plant

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

Wellman International Ltd, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures, has filed a petition with the High Court seeking examinership for its Mullagh-based operations following substantial financial losses over the past two years. The company reported multi-million-euro losses in 2023 and 2024, citing a sharp rise in energy costs—driven by geopolitical instability—and intensifying

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Fenix Outdoor Group Partners with TextileGenesis for Fibre-to-Retail Traceability

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

Collaboration boosts transparency across Fenix’s supply chain, reinforcing sustainability and regulatory compliance. TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, has partnered with Fenix Outdoor Group—owner of premium outdoor brands like Fjällräven, Hanwag, Royal Robbins, and retailers such as Globetrotter and Naturkompaniet—to implement fibre-to-retail (FTR) traceability

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Recover And TextileGenesis Partner To Digitally Trace Recycled Fibre Supply Chains

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

Partnership enables end-to-end traceability of recycled cotton and polycotton, supporting circularity and regulatory compliance. Recover, a global leader in recycled cotton fibres, has partnered with TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, to digitally track recycled materials across the textile value chain using Fibercoin technology. The pilot project creates a verified chain

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U.S. Tariff Hits Sri Lanka Apparel; Teejay Eyes Egypt, Indonesia

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is confronting a severe challenge as the United States imposes a steep 44% tariff on garment imports from the island nation, one of the highest duties applied to any exporting country. With the U.S. representing Sri Lanka’s largest apparel market, the move is expected to significantly dent competitiveness, potentially leading to […]

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Kitex Garments Explores Investment In Andhra Pradesh

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

Kitex Garments, a global leader in the textile and apparel manufacturing sector, is exploring investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles S Savitha announced. The company’s leadership is expected to meet with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu soon to discuss its plans in detail. The announcement came during Savitha’s visit to Kitex

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Sangam (India) Signs MoU With DaMENSCH Apparel For Strategic Partnership

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

On June 4, 2025, Sangam (India) signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DaMENSCH Apparel to explore a long-term strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Sangam plans an initial investment of around Rs 10 crore in DaMENSCH, subject to conditions precedent and definitive agreements. The collaboration will focus on manufacturing, marketing and selling