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BASF Canada Names Marian Van Hoek As Managing Director

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

BASF Canada has appointed Marian Van Hoek as Managing Director, effective July 1, 2025. In her new role, she will lead the Canadian operations of BASF SE, a global leader in the chemical industry. Van Hoek has been with BASF Canada since 2015, serving in key roles, including Legal Counsel,

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Mondetta Clothing Appoints Georgi Gvakharia As Vice President of Retail

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Mondetta Clothing, a leading fashion company known for its portfolio of performance and lifestyle brands Mondetta Performance Gear (MPG), Modern Ambition, Mondetta casual sportswear, and Mondetta Originals, has announced the appointment of Georgi Gvakharia as Vice President of Retail. This newly created role marks a strategic move as the company expands its presence in

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Durst Group Appoints Johann Strozzega As Director Global Sales Graphics

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Durst Group, a global leader in digital printing and production technologies, has appointed Johann Strozzega as Director Global Sales Graphics. He succeeds Christian Harder, who has served as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) overseeing sales across all business units since 2021, including the graphics segment. This leadership transition marks a key move in Durst Group’s strategic

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Axel Wintermeyer To Lead Karl Mayer Warp Knitting Unit

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Karl Mayer’s Warp Knitting Business Unit is preparing to showcase its latest innovations at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, to be held at Singapore Expo. This strategic division now moves forward under the leadership of Axel Wintermeyer, a long-time Karl Mayer executive with nearly three decades of experience at the company. A qualified textile engineer […]

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Zalando Debuts Circular Fashion With Circ’s Recycled Polycotton

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Zalando has teamed up with textile recycling innovator Circ to launch its first circular fashion pieces under the Anna Field label. The new blouse and dress, available now, are made from 100% Circ Lyocell, which includes 40% recycled polycotton textile waste. This marks the first commercial use of Circ’s breakthrough recycling technology in Zalando’s private […]

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Engelbert Strauss Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol To Advance Sustainable Sourcing

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Engelbert Strauss, a leading workwear and protective clothing brand, has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, reinforcing its commitment to responsible sourcing and supply chain transparency. By integrating the Trust Protocol’s traceability platform, Strauss gains comprehensive visibility into the journey of U.S.-grown and Protocol Cotton across its supply chain. This

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Better Cotton Launches Targeted Update To Its Farm-Level Standards

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Better Cotton has announced a targeted update to its Principles & Criteria (P&C), a core component of its Standard System, to ensure the framework continues to meet evolving sustainability expectations while remaining practical for farmers and partners globally. This Partial Substantive Revision, classified as “Regular” under Better Cotton’s Standard-Setting

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Cotton Incorporated Unveils Hub To Combat Plastic Pollution In Textiles

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

Cotton Incorporated has launched a comprehensive new information hub aimed at helping brands, retailers and consumers make informed, sustainable choices. Hosted on CottonToday.com, the hub delivers science-backed insights into the environmental impact of synthetic fibres and the sustainable advantages of natural alternatives like cotton. Plastic pollution, particularly

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PDS Acquires 60% Stake In GSCL

Textile Insights July 7, 2025

PDS Limited has announced that its Mauritius-based step-down subsidiary, PDS Sourcing Limited, has entered into a Share Subscription Agreement to acquire a 60% equity stake in Hong Kong-based GSC Link Limited (GSCL). The acquisition, valued at approximately Rs 102.59 million (USD 1.2 million), aligns with PDS’s strategic focus on expanding its global footprint,

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Welspun Home Solutions Begins Phase 1 Production

Textile Insights July 6, 2025

Welspun Living Limited announced that its subsidiary, Welspun Home Solutions Limited (WHSL), has successfully commenced commercial production for Phase 1 of its ongoing projects from July 1, 2025. The update follows the company’s earlier intimation dated October 28, 2024.