Corporates

Rieter Announces New Group Structure Ahead Of Barmag Division Acquisition

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

Rieter has announced a significant organizational restructuring in preparation for its planned acquisition of OC Oerlikon’s Barmag Division, a move that will position the company as the world’s leading system provider for both natural and man-made fibers. The acquisition is expected to receive

Economy

DuPont Global Awards Honour Breakthrough PPE & Emergency Response Innovations

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

DuPont has announced the global winners of its 2025 DuPont Innovation Awards for Thermal and Mechanical Protection, celebrating breakthrough products in personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency response. This marks the first year the awards were opened globally to innovations using Nomex or Kevlar fabrics, reflecting the rising need for multi-hazard protection.

Industry

Panipat Chintan Shivir To Drive Technical Textiles Vision 2047

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

Panipat is set to take a major step toward becoming a leading hub for technical textiles, with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles, jointly hosting a high-level Chintan Shivir on November 28, 2025 at Geeta Sarovar Portico, Panipat. Held under the theme ‘Panipat’s […]

Event

FESPA Launches New Textile-Focused Event At Fira Barcelona In May 2026

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

FESPA has announced the launch of Textile, a new event dedicated to printed textiles, apparel and décor, expanding on its 60-year legacy in screen and digital textile printing. The inaugural edition will be held from 19–22 May 2026 at Fira Barcelona, running alongside FESPA Global Print Expo, the Personalisation Experience, European Sign Expo and the […]

Event

Vietnamese Textile Firms Set To Showcase Latest Products & Innovations At Heimtextil 2026

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises are preparing to showcase their latest products and innovations at Heimtextil 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles. The event, scheduled for January 13–16, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany, is expected to attract around 3,000 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors, offering Vietnamese companies a major platform

Corporates

Åhléns Teams Up With TrusTrace To Boost Supply Chain Traceability

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

TrusTrace, a global leader in supply chain traceability and compliance, has announced a strategic partnership with Åhléns, one of Sweden’s most renowned retail brands, to elevate supply chain visibility, reinforce sustainability risk management and streamline regulatory compliance. The collaboration comes as Åhléns accelerates its sustainability agenda following a renewed

Corporates

Marks & Spencer Announces Board Change As Ronan Dunne Steps Down

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) has announced that Ronan Dunne will step down from its Board effective 1 December. M&S Chairman Archie Norman praised Dunne’s contribution, noting his professionalism, energy and expertise in people and technology transformation. “Ronan has been a great colleague. He has always had a passion for early-stage businesses, and he […]

Corporates

John Furner To Succeed Doug McMillon As CEO of Walmart Inc. From February 2026

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

Walmart Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Furner, 51, as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc., effective February 1, 2026. Furner, who currently leads Walmart U.S., has also joined the company’s Board of Directors with immediate effect. He will succeed Doug McMillon, 59, who will retire […]

Cotton

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s 2024-25 Annual Report Marks Major Gains In Sustainability Metrics

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has issued its 2024-25 Annual Report, marking a significant five-year milestone with more than 1,500 grower members delivering measurable progress across all six of its sustainability metrics compared to a 2015 baseline. The programme confirmed that growers have met or exceeded five of the six ambitious 2025 National Goals, underscoring […]

Corporates

Trident Group Unveils Rs 2,000-Crore Expansion Plan In Punjab’s Barnala And Mohali

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

Padmashri Rajinder Gupta, Chairman and promoter of Trident Group, has announced a major Rs 2,000-crore expansion strategy in Punjab, reinforcing the Group’s long-term commitment to industrial development, job creation and sustainable growth in the state. The announcement was made during a press briefing addressed by Punjab’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Sanjeev Arora.