Financial Results

Rieter Reports Strong Order Intake But Lower Sales Amid Market Uncertainty

Textile Insights October 23, 2025

Rieter Holding Ltd., reported a solid order intake of CHF 559.3 million in the first nine months of 2025, including CHF 203.9 million in the third quarter, while sales declined to CHF 457.7 million (Q3: CHF 121.5 million) due to ongoing trade policy uncertainty and postponed customer

Export

India’s Textile Exports Dip, Apparel Shipments Rise In H1 FY26

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Indian textile and apparel exports recorded mixed performance in the first half of 2025, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). From April to September 2025, textile exports declined slightly by 1.85%, reaching US$ 9.97 billion, compared to US$ 10.16 billion in the same period last year. In contrast, apparel […]

Event

Reifenhäuser Wins German Design Award For New Machine Interface

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, the Reifenhäuser Group unveiled its new company-wide machine user interface, earning the prestigious German Design Award for its innovative and user-centric design. The interface features a unified design language across blown film, flat film and nonwoven lines, emphasizing simplicity and intuitive operation, an increasingly vital factor amid the

Event

Lenzing Achieves Fifth Consecutive Platinum Rating From EcoVadis

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Lenzing has once again been awarded Platinum status in EcoVadis’ sustainability rating, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has achieved this recognition. This places Lenzing among the top one per cent of companies globally assessed by EcoVadis, reaffirming its position as a benchmark for sustainability performance. “Five consecutive platinum ratings are more

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

PUMA And Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team Unveil ‘Engineered For The Everyday’ Collection

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Global sportswear giant PUMA and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team have launched their latest collaboration, Engineered for the Everyday, a collection that merges track-inspired performance with everyday style and comfort. Designed for those who move with purpose, the range reflects the shared DNA of sport, innovation and luxury craftsmanship, featuring sleek cuts,

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Walmart Partners With OpenAI To Launch AI-First Shopping Experiences

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Walmart has announced a partnership with OpenAI to bring AI-first shopping experiences to customers and Sam’s Club members, enabling purchases directly through ChatGPT with Instant Checkout. The collaboration aims to transform retail from reactive to proactive, allowing AI to anticipate customer needs and simplify everyday shopping. “Traditional eCommerce experiences

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Galeries Lafayette Set To Open Mumbai Flagship Store Next Month

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Galeries Lafayette, one of the world’s most iconic department stores, is set to open its first Indian flagship store early next month at the historic Turner Morrison and Voltas House buildings in Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda district. The launch marks a defining moment in India’s luxury retail evolution, melding the French brand’s 130-year heritage with the […]

Corporates

Microban International Appoints Shermon McMillan As President

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Microban International, a global leader in antimicrobial and odor control solutions, has appointed Shermon McMillan as its new President. A seasoned executive with extensive experience at Fortune 500 companies, McMillan will lead the company’s strategy, operations and innovation initiatives to drive sustainable global growth. “Shermon McMillan is a strategic leader who

Corporates

Karl Mayer Appoints Giuseppe Tironi As India Sales Manager

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Karl Mayer has appointed Giuseppe Tironi to its Warp Prep team as Area Sales Manager for the Indian market. Working closely with the company’s agency A.T.E., Tironi brings extensive global experience in weaving, textile production and supply chain management. Since beginning his career in 1995, Tironi has worked across Italy, Mexico, India and China, gaining […]

Event

Recover And Intradeco Win Textile Exchange Award For Circularity Partnership

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Recover and Intradeco have been honoured with the Climate and Nature Impact Award for Textile-to-Textile Partnership at the 2025 Textile Exchange Conference in Lisbon. The recognition celebrates their transformative collaboration driving circularity across the textile value chain in the Americas. The award highlights their joint venture, Recover Central America, a regional