Cotton

Better Cotton Gains Momentum In Uzbekistan With Focus On Regenerative Practices

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) strengthened its footprint in Uzbekistan during March 2026, bringing together industry stakeholders to accelerate the shift towards regenerative and sustainable cotton production. The highlight of the month was the first-ever Uzbekistan Programme Partner

Corporates

Kraig Biocraft Begins Processing Record 1.8 MT Spider Silk

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in spider silk technology, has commenced processing nearly 1.8 metric tonnes of recombinant spider silk cocoons into finished reeled silk. Earlier this month, the company reported a record production of over 1.3 metric tonnes of cocoons in March. It has now confirmed an additional half tonne of production […]

Product Launch & Innovation

LYCRA Company Launches Antistatic Fibre For Workwear At Techtextil 2026

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

The LYCRA Company has unveiled its LYCRA antistatic fibre at Techtextil 2026, marking its entry into advanced anti-static solutions for workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE). Engineered to combine safety with comfort, the new fibre features built-in anti-static properties through proprietary additives embedded directly into the fibre structure. This enables

Corporates

Aero Fulfillment Appoints Dan Harmon As VP Operations

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Aero Fulfillment Services has appointed Dan Harmon as Vice President of Operations, strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates its omni-channel growth strategy. Harmon brings over three decades of experience in managing large-scale, multi-site supply chain operations. In his new role, he will lead the rollout of Aero’s Omni-Channel Excellence Initiative, aimed at

Corporates

PUMA Appoints Laurent Fricker To Lead Sportstyle Business Unit

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

PUMA has appointed Laurent Fricker as Vice President of its Sportstyle Business Unit, effective June 1. He will report to Maria Valdes. Fricker brings over two decades of experience in product marketing and sales, having held senior roles at adidas and Reebok. Most recently, he served as Vice President Originals, Basketball and Part nerships Europe […]

Corporates

PUMA Appoints Bertrand Blanc As VP Global Wholesale

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

PUMA has appointed Bertrand Blanc as Vice President Global Wholesale, a newly created role effective May 1. He will report to Matthias Baeumer. In this role, Blanc will lead the development and execution of PUMA’s global wholesale strategy, with a focus on driving revenue growth and strengthening the brand’s presence across key wholesale accounts worldwide. […]

Corporates

Lululemon Appoints Heidi O’Neill As CEO

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Lululemon Athletica has named Heidi O’Neill as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2026. She will also join the company’s board and be based in Vancouver. A seasoned industry leader, O’Neill brings over three decades of experience in brand strategy, product innovation and global operations. She spent a significant part of her career […]

Corporates

Himatsingka Group Names Chanddra Bhan Kataria As SVP – Yarn Sales

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Himatsingka Group has appointed Chanddra Bhan Kataria as Senior Vice President – Sales (Yarn Solutions), reinforcing its focus on strengthening and expanding its yarn business globally. In his new role, Kataria will lead the company’s sales strategy for yarn solutions, with a clear mandate to scale market presence, deepen customer engagement, and drive growth across […]

Corporates

Lululemon Expands In Mexico With E-Commerce Launch And Store Growth Plans

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Lululemon is strengthening its presence in Mexico with the launch of its dedicated e-commerce platform, lululemon.mx, alongside plans to expand its physical retail footprint. The move marks a key step in the company’s omnichannel strategy, combining digital capabilities with store expansion to enhance customer engagement. Mexican consumers can now access Lululemon’s full

Corporates

Under Armour Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol To Strengthen Sustainable Sourcing

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced that Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) has joined its membership, marking a significant step toward advancing responsible and transparent cotton sourcing in the United States. The move underscores Under Armour’s growing focus on sustainable raw material sourcing, particularly cotton, a key input across its apparel portfolio.