Corporates

Rieter Announces Leadership Change As Thomas Oetterli Steps Down As CEO

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Rieter has announced a change in its leadership, with Thomas Oetterli stepping down as CEO effective October 31, 2026, and handing over the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors. Daniel Lippuner will take over as CEO from November 1, 2026. Oetterli said the decision follows the successful

Industry

Surat Textile Industry Flags Worker Demands, Rising Costs At SGCCI Meeting

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

The ongoing protests by textile workers in Surat over demands for a weekly Sunday holiday and an eight-hour workday have raised concerns among industry representatives, with Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) President Ashok Jirawala saying the demands may not be feasible for the embroidery sector in their present form. Speaking at a […]

Event

20 Start-Ups Selected For CEMATEX Grant At ITMA 2027

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Twenty emerging start-ups from nine countries have been selected for the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant and will showcase their technologies at Start-Up Valley during ITMA 2027 in Hanover. CEMATEX will fully fund the participation of the selected companies, giving early-stage innovators an opportunity to present their technologies to textile and garment manufacturers, brands,

Corporates

Karl Mayer To Celebrate 90 Years Of Textile Innovation In 2027

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Karl Mayer will mark its 90th anniversary in 2027 with a major event series at its headquarters in Obertshausen, near Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together customers, partners and textile industry experts from around the world. The celebrations, scheduled for September 2027, will focus on technological innovation, new textile applications and future business opportunities

Corporates

Puma Names New Leadership For Europe And Central Cluster

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Sportswear major Puma has announced new leadership for its Europe region and Central cluster as it continues to strengthen its commercial operations in the region. Fokko de Rooij will take charge as Managing Director, Europe, effective October 1, 2026. He will report to Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld, who has temporarily assumed the responsibilities of Chief […]

Corporates

Decathlon Targets Rs 1,000 Crore Running Sports Category Revenue

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Decathlon Sports India is witnessing high double-digit sales growth and expects its running sports category to generate more than Rs 1,000 crore in revenue over the next four years, as the sports goods manufacturer and retailer expands its presence across India. Decathlon India currently operates 132 stores and plans to increase its retail network to […]

Corporates

Wrogn Targets Rs 600 Crore GMV In FY27

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Youth fashion brand Wrogn started FY27 with Rs 125 crore in GMV in the first quarter, a 40% year-on-year increase, and is targeting Rs 600 crore GMV for the full financial year. Its EBITDA loss narrowed 34% during the quarter, according to the company. Wrogn reported net revenue of Rs 244 crore in FY26. On […]

Corporates

Sukano, Poddar Pigments Partner To Expand Fibre Colour Solutions In Americas

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Sukano Polymers Corporation has entered into a strategic partnership with Poddar Pigments to expand the availability of single pigment dispersion (SPD) solutions for fibre applications across the United States, Canada and Latin America. Under the partnership, Sukano will serve as the exclusive techno-commercial partner for the direct sales and distribution of Poddar

Economy

US, African Countries Launch Textile Partnership To Build Cotton-To-Garment Trade

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

The US and African countries have launched the Transatlantic Cotton Partnership (TACP), an initiative aimed at strengthening reciprocal trade by connecting US cotton production with African textile and apparel manufacturing. The partnership was launched during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in the presence of government officials, private-sector

Export

Tiruppur Knitwear Exports Touch Rs 46,000 Crore In FY26

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

Tiruppur’s knitwear and apparel exports reached around Rs 46,000 crore in 2025-26, marking the highest export performance recorded by the cluster, the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) said at its 36th Annual General Body Meeting held here on Wednesday. The association said Tiruppur accounts for around 55 percent of India’s total knitwear exports and called for […]