Product Launch & Innovation

KARL MAYER Showcases Innovation Strength At Techtextil 2026

Textile Insights May 5, 2026

KARL MAYER reported a successful participation at Techtextil 2026, reinforcing its position as a key innovation partner in the technical textiles sector. Held from April 21 to 24 in Frankfurt am Main, the event provided a platform for the company to engage with global customers, strengthen

Corporates

Avient Corporation Names Giuseppe Di Salvo As CFO

Textile Insights May 4, 2026

Avient Corporation has promoted Giuseppe Di Salvo to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2026. He will succeed Jamie A. Beggs, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Di Salvo brings 25 years of financial experience, including nearly 15 years with Avient, where he has held key roles across […]

Corporates

The Lycra Company Appoints Alistair Williamson As VP Sustainability

Textile Insights May 4, 2026

The Lycra Company has appointed longtime executive Alistair Williamson as Vice President of Product Sustainability, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable solutions across apparel and personal care. In this role, Williamson will lead the company’s sustainability strategy and oversee initiatives to reduce environmental impact across products, operations and

Corporates

Lululemon Athletica Appoints Esi Eggleston Bracey To Board

Textile Insights May 4, 2026

Lululemon Athletica has appointed Esi Eggleston Bracey to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, further advancing its board refresh strategy. Bracey, the former Chief Growth & Marketing Officer at Unilever, brings over three decades of experience across global consumer goods companies, including Coty and Procter & Gamble. Her expertise spans brand

Corporates

Piyush Roy Takes Charge As VP & Complex Head (DTA2) At SRF

Textile Insights May 4, 2026

Piyush Roy has been appointed Vice President & Complex Head (DTA2) at SRF Limited, a diversified Indian conglomerate with strong presence across chemicals, packaging films, technical textiles, and fluorochemicals. Roy brings extensive industry experience spanning several decades, with deep expertise in production, manufacturing operations, and process optimisation.

Special Report

Micro-Window To Embroidery

Textile Insights May 4, 2026

A brief look into how a garment manufacturer redefined its production approach by bringing specialised embroidery in-house, shifting from dependency to control. In garment manufacturing, outsourcing is often seen as efficiency, especially for specialised processes. A manufacturer based in Divinópolis, Brazil, supplying baby garments to an American brand, operated with the

Corporates

FyterTech Nonwovens Buys Spill Solutions Canada

Textile Insights May 4, 2026

FyterTech Nonwovens has announced the acquisition of Spill Solutions Canada, also known as ESP Canada, strengthening its footprint in the Canadian market and expanding its North American operations. The acquisition marks a strategic move to enhance regional service capabilities, improve supply chain responsiveness, and deepen customer engagement across Canada. As part of

Corporates

Bezos Earth Fund Commits US$ 34 Million To Next-Gen Sustainable Fashion Materials

Textile Insights May 4, 2026

Bezos Earth Fund has announced US$ 34 million in new grants to accelerate the development of next-generation sustainable materials for the fashion and textile industry. The funding will support research across leading institutions, including Columbia University, University of California, Berkeley, and Clemson University, focusing on innovations such as bacteria-grown

Corporates

FYUL Partners TrusTrace To Boost Supply Chain Transparency

Textile Insights May 4, 2026

TrusTrace has entered a strategic partnership with FYUL to enhance supply chain traceability and compliance across FYUL’s global manufacturing network. FYUL, which powers on-demand merchandise for major brands such as MTV, NBC, Comedy Central, Coca-Cola and Dunkin’ Donuts, will leverage TrusTrace’s platform to centralize compliance documentation, map supplier

Corporates

Usalco Opens New Water Treatment Plant In Rancho Cucamonga

Textile Insights May 4, 2026

Usalco has inaugurated a new production facility in Rancho Cucamonga, marking its 27th manufacturing plant in the U.S. and strengthening its footprint in the Western region. The facility aims to address growing demand for water treatment chemicals in Southern California, a region facing supply gaps amid rising population and infrastructure pressures. It will produce