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Ricon Industries Starts Polyester Yarn Production From Sept. 30, 2026

Textile Insights October 6, 2026

Ricon Industries, a subsidiary of R&B Denims, has expanded its business into polyester yarn manufacturing with the commencement of commercial production on September 30, 2026, at its existing facility in Mangarol, Surat district. The company has invested around Rs 25 crore as an initial

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VDMA Textile Machinery Elects New Executive Board For 2026–2030

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Dr Janpeter Horn, Managing Director of A. Herzog Maschinenfabrik, has been re-elected Chairman of VDMA Textile Machinery for the 2026–2030 term. The election took place at the general meeting of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association in Hanover at the end of September. Regina Brückner, managing partner of Brückner Trockentechnik and Verena Thies, managing partner of […]

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Circ, Primark Sign Long-Term Deal To Scale Textile-To-Textile Recycled Fibres

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Circ, a textile-to-textile recycling technology company, has entered into a long-term partnership with international fashion retailer Primark to introduce recycled polyester made from textile waste into Primark clothing from 2029. The agreement is aimed at scaling the use of recycled fibres across Primark’s clothing range while reducing the retailer’s reliance on virgin

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Rieter Announces Leadership Change As Thomas Oetterli Steps Down As CEO

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Rieter has announced a change in its leadership, with Thomas Oetterli stepping down as CEO effective October 31, 2026, and handing over the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors. Daniel Lippuner will take over as CEO from November 1, 2026. Oetterli said the decision follows the successful implementation of Rieter’s Next Level performance programme, structural […]

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Karl Mayer To Celebrate 90 Years Of Textile Innovation In 2027

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Karl Mayer will mark its 90th anniversary in 2027 with a major event series at its headquarters in Obertshausen, near Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together customers, partners and textile industry experts from around the world. The celebrations, scheduled for September 2027, will focus on technological innovation, new textile applications and future business opportunities

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Puma Names New Leadership For Europe And Central Cluster

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Sportswear major Puma has announced new leadership for its Europe region and Central cluster as it continues to strengthen its commercial operations in the region. Fokko de Rooij will take charge as Managing Director, Europe, effective October 1, 2026. He will report to Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld, who has temporarily assumed the responsibilities of Chief […]

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Decathlon Targets Rs 1,000 Crore Running Sports Category Revenue

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Decathlon Sports India is witnessing high double-digit sales growth and expects its running sports category to generate more than Rs 1,000 crore in revenue over the next four years, as the sports goods manufacturer and retailer expands its presence across India. Decathlon India currently operates 132 stores and plans to increase its retail network to […]

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Wrogn Targets Rs 600 Crore GMV In FY27

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Youth fashion brand Wrogn started FY27 with Rs 125 crore in GMV in the first quarter, a 40% year-on-year increase, and is targeting Rs 600 crore GMV for the full financial year. Its EBITDA loss narrowed 34% during the quarter, according to the company. Wrogn reported net revenue of Rs 244 crore in FY26. On […]

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Sukano, Poddar Pigments Partner To Expand Fibre Colour Solutions In Americas

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Sukano Polymers Corporation has entered into a strategic partnership with Poddar Pigments to expand the availability of single pigment dispersion (SPD) solutions for fibre applications across the United States, Canada and Latin America. Under the partnership, Sukano will serve as the exclusive techno-commercial partner for the direct sales and distribution of Poddar

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Tuni Textile Mills Secures Orders For 1.975 Million Metres Of Fabrics

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

Tuni Textile Mills has secured three domestic purchase orders for a combined 1.975 million metres of woven shirting and finished fabrics, with a total base value of Rs 295.13 million to Rs 301.73 million, excluding GST. The orders, received in September, are scheduled for delivery over a period of 60 to 120 days. The orders […]