Corporates

Engelbert Strauss Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol To Advance Sustainable Sourcing

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Engelbert Strauss, a leading workwear and protective clothing brand, has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, reinforcing its commitment to responsible sourcing and supply chain transparency. By integrating the Trust Protocol’s traceability platform, Strauss gains comprehensive visibility

Corporates

Better Cotton Launches Targeted Update To Its Farm-Level Standards

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Better Cotton has announced a targeted update to its Principles & Criteria (P&C), a core component of its Standard System, to ensure the framework continues to meet evolving sustainability expectations while remaining practical for farmers and partners globally. This Partial Substantive Revision, classified as “Regular” under Better Cotton’s Standard-Setting

Corporates

Cotton Incorporated Unveils Hub To Combat Plastic Pollution In Textiles

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Cotton Incorporated has launched a comprehensive new information hub aimed at helping brands, retailers and consumers make informed, sustainable choices. Hosted on CottonToday.com, the hub delivers science-backed insights into the environmental impact of synthetic fibres and the sustainable advantages of natural alternatives like cotton. Plastic pollution, particularly

Product Launch & Innovation

Mango Launches AI-Powered Virtual Fashion Assistant: Mango Stylist

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Mango, one of the world’s leading international fashion retailers, has taken a major step in personalising the digital shopping journey with the launch of Mango Stylist, a generative AI-powered fashion assistant. This conversational tool is designed to transform how customers discover and combine garments by offering real-time, personalised styling recommendations and

Corporates

PDS Acquires 60% Stake In GSCL

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

PDS Limited has announced that its Mauritius-based step-down subsidiary, PDS Sourcing Limited, has entered into a Share Subscription Agreement to acquire a 60% equity stake in Hong Kong-based GSC Link Limited (GSCL). The acquisition, valued at approximately Rs 102.59 million (USD 1.2 million), aligns with PDS’s strategic focus on expanding its global footprint,

Corporates

Welspun Home Solutions Begins Phase 1 Production

Textile Insights July 6, 2025

Welspun Living Limited announced that its subsidiary, Welspun Home Solutions Limited (WHSL), has successfully commenced commercial production for Phase 1 of its ongoing projects from July 1, 2025. The update follows the company’s earlier intimation dated October 28, 2024.

Corporates

Premier Synthetics Signs MoU With Sunsky Seals

Textile Insights July 6, 2025

Premier Synthetics has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sunsky Seals, a private company engaged in manufacturing polycarbonate plastic seals, on July 4, 2025. As part of the agreement, Premier Synthetics will oversee Sunsky Seals’ business operations related to seal manufacturing and is expected to earn a commission income of approximately Rs 55

Corporates

Trent Q1 Revenue Rises 19.7% To Rs 5061 Cr

Textile Insights July 6, 2025

Trent Ltd reported a 19.7% year-on-year rise in standalone revenue at Rs 5061 crore for Q1FY26, up from Rs 4228 crore in the same period last year. During the quarter, the company added 1 Westside and 10 Zudio stores, taking its total footprint to 248 Westside, 766 Zudio (including 2 overseas), and 29 stores under […]

Corporates

Garware To Acquire Two Norwegian Firms

Textile Insights July 6, 2025

Garware Technical Fibres has announced an investment of GBP 9.39 million in its wholly owned UK subsidiary, Garware Technical Fibres UK (GTF UK), through the subscription of 93,94,444 equity shares. The funds will be used to acquire 100% equity in Norway-based Offshore and Trawl Supply AS (OTS) and Advanced Mooring Supply AS (AMS). Following the […]

Sustainability

EU Launches Sustainable Textile Working Group To Drive Circular Transition

Textile Insights July 5, 2025

The European Parliament has launched a Sustainable Textile Working Group to promote a fair and circular transition in the textile sector. The initiative was co-hosted by MEPs Saskia Bricmont, Barry Andrews, and Lara Wolters and brought together key civil society organizations, including the Changing Markets Foundation, Clean Clothes Campaign, ECOS, European Environmental