Corporates

Technosport Partners With PCI For 8th Indian Open Para Athletics Championship 2026

Textile Insights May 26, 2026

TechnoSport, India’s largest activewear brand, has partnered with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) as the Silver Sponsor for the 8th Indian Open Para Athletics Championship 2026, scheduled to be held from May 26 to May 30 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru. The partnership aligns with

Corporates

Welspun World Appoints Rajat Kumar Singh As Group CFO

Textile Insights May 26, 2026

Welspun World, one of India’s fastest-growing conglomerates with businesses spanning line pipes, infrastructure, home textiles, flooring and warehousing, has announced the appointment of Rajat Kumar Singh as Director and Group Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2026. In his new role, Singh will be a key member of the Group’s senior leadership team and will […]

Corporates

MR. D.I.Y India Appoints Vikas Gupta As Group CEO

Textile Insights May 26, 2026

D.I.Y India, one of Asia’s leading home improvement retailers, has announced the appointment of Vikas Gupta as its Group Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the company’s next phase of growth and expansion across the country. Vikas brings with him over 18 years of diverse experience spanning operations, private equity and management consulting. […]

Corporates

TIT&S Bhiwani Inaugurates COLORANT Centre Of Excellence

Textile Insights May 26, 2026

A Meaningful Gurudakshina by Alumnus Subhash Bhargava to His Alma Mater The Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences (TIT&S), Bhiwani, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the COLORANT Centre of Excellence (CoE) during the National Workshop on Responsible Textile Colouration held on May 23, 2026. The Centre was inaugurated by Subhash

Cotton

India’s Premium Kasturi Cotton Initiative Set To Elevate India’s Global Textile Standing

Textile Insights May 26, 2026

As global supply chains increasingly shift toward sustainable and ethical sourcing, the rollout of Kasturi Cotton India marks a significant transition from a volume-driven commodities market to a value-driven textile economy, writes Kirankumar Panchal in this exclusive article for Textile Insights In a strategic move to position Indian cotton alongside global premium

Corporates

CHT Group Awarded Best Managed Company 2026

Textile Insights May 25, 2026

CHT Group GmbH has been honoured with the Best Managed Company 2026 award, recognising its strong transformation strategy and clear strategic direction. The prestigious accolade is presented by Deloitte Private, UBS, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and the Federation of German Industries (BDI) to exceptionally managed medium-sized companies. The recognition comes as

Event

FESPA Global Print Expo To Return To Munich For 2027 Edition

Textile Insights May 25, 2026

FESPA has announced that its annual FESPA Global Print Expo and co-located events, including European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest, and Textile, will return to Messe Munich, Germany, from April 6–9, 2027. The event will also mark the return of the FESPA Awards, World Wrap Masters, and Club FESPA. Commenting on the announcement, Michael Ryan, […]

Product Launch & Innovation

Wove Launches App To Detect PFAS And Microplastic Risks In Clothing

Textile Insights May 25, 2026

Wove has launched a new digital platform aimed at helping consumers identify potential chemical and microplastic risks hidden in everyday clothing, as awareness around textile safety and synthetic fibre exposure continues to grow globally. The Charlotte-based startup said the app enables users to analyze garments by uploading a product link, screenshot, clothing label or

Product Launch & Innovation

Hohenstein Launches Global Size Study To Improve Apparel Fit Accuracy

Textile Insights May 25, 2026

Hohenstein Apparel Fit Solutions has launched a new Global Size Study aimed at helping fashion brands improve apparel fit, grading and sizing accuracy across international markets. The initiative combines targeted body measurement analysis with Hohenstein’s network of more than 1,000 professional fit models to provide brands with practical sizing insights tailored to

Event

NIFT Gandhinagar Showcases Industry-Focused Projects At The Bottomline 2026

Textile Insights May 25, 2026

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar, organized The Bottomline 2026, the graduation showcase of its Master of Fashion Management (MFM) batch, highlighting industry-oriented projects developed by 37 students in collaboration with leading fashion and retail companies. The event brought together industry leaders, academicians and fashion professionals