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Lenzing To Close Austria And UK Plants, Cut Workforce By 25% Under Restructuring Plan

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

Austria-based fibre manufacturer Lenzing Group has announced a major restructuring programme that includes the closure of two production facilities, a workforce reduction of around 25 percent and fresh financing measures aimed at strengthening its financial position. The company said it plans

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Dr Gurudas Aras Ranked Among Top 20 Global LinkedIn Voices In Corporate Governance

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Dr Gurudas Aras has been ranked 20th among the top 200 global LinkedIn voices in Corporate Governance for 2026. He has also been ranked second in India in the latest global ranking. The recognition marks a significant improvement from his 46th position in the global ranking last year. The ranking recognises leaders who contribute to […]

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Bluesign Appoints Hanane Taidi As CEO

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Bluesign, the textile industry system focused on reducing environmental and chemical impacts across the value chain, has appointed Hanane Taidi as Chief Executive Officer as the organisation enters its next phase of growth. An SGS company, Bluesign has more than 25 years of experience supporting responsible textile production through stringent safety and environmental

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Inditex Commits €6.5 Million To Protect Amazon Rainforest

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Inditex has committed approximately €6.5 million between 2026 and 2028 to Conservation International to support the protection and restoration of Amazon rainforest areas across Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Suriname. The three-year partnership will support the establishment of new protected areas and strengthen the management of existing conservation areas,

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Mafatlal Industries Commissions 4 MWp Solar PV Power Project In Gujarat

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Mafatlal Industries Ltd, a leading Indian textile company, has commissioned a 4 MWp captive, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) power project at its manufacturing facility in Nadiad, Gujarat. Developed with an investment of approximately Rs 11 crore, the solar power plant is expected to generate around 66 lakh kWh of net usable electricity annually, meeting a […]

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Maharashtra Government, BAIF Sign MoU For Special Tasar Silk Development Project In Gadchiroli

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

The Maharashtra government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the BAIF Development Research Foundation to launch a Special Tasar Silk Development Project in Gadchiroli, aimed at creating sustainable livelihoods and improving incomes for more than 2,270 tribal farming families. The agreement was signed at Mantralaya in the presence of Maharashtra Chief

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Bombay Dyeing Stops Counterfeit Sale In Hyderabad Housing Society

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

Bombay Dyeing has prevented an attempted sale of counterfeit products at a residential housing society in Hyderabad, strengthening its ongoing efforts to protect consumers from fake products sold under its brand name. The proposed sale was promoted through flyers advertising Bombay Dyeing bedsheets at heavily discounted prices, including a Buy 1 Get 2 Free offer. […]

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Woolmark Company Strengthens Australia-India Textile Partnership At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

The Woolmark Company, together with Austrade and the Australian High Commission, highlighted Australia’s long-standing commitment to India’s wool and textile industry at Bharat Tex 2026. The participation marked more than five decades of engagement between the Australian wool industry and India’s textile ecosystem. Through industry engagement, technical innovation,

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Sanathan Textiles To Double Technical Textile Yarn Capacity At Silvassa

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

Sanathan Textiles is set to double its technical textile yarn manufacturing capacity at its Silvassa facility from 9,000 tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 18,000 MTPA, with the expansion now in its final phase. The company said civil works for the expansion have been completed and the required plant and machinery has been installed. Commercial commissioning […]

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EFI Reggiani Appoints Danitech Group As Global Manufacturing Partner For Mezzera Machinery

Textile Insights July 21, 2026

EFI Reggiani has entered into a multi-year licensing and manufacturing agreement with Danitech Engineering and Solutions Srl, Italy and Suzhou Danitech Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd, China, covering the Mezzera and Jaeggli textile finishing machinery portfolio. Under the agreement, Danitech Group will receive global rights to manufacture, commercialise, sell, install and