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Puma Appoints James Carnes As SVP, Creative Direction

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Sportswear major Puma SE has named James Carnes as Senior Vice President, Creative Direction, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Carnes will oversee creative direction, innovation and product excellence, reporting directly to Chief Brand Officer Maria Valdes. With over two

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ICT-Textiles Signs MoU With IFBEC For Textile Waste Research

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT-Textiles) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Fashion Business Exchange Council (IFBEC) to collaborate on translational research in textile waste treatment and utilisation. The partnership aims to address the rising industry demand for circularity in textiles by focusing on sustainable waste management

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Rieter’s Shareholders Approve All Resolutions At 135th AGM

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Rieter Holding Ltd shareholders approved all proposals presented by the Board of Directors at the company’s 135th Annual General Meeting, with 342 shareholders representing 64% of the share capital in attendance. The meeting cleared the Annual Report, Financial Statements and Consolidated Financial Statements for 2025, while granting discharge to the Board of Directors and

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Page Industries Expands Manufacturing Footprint With New Odisha Unit

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Page Industries, the exclusive licensee for Jockey International Inc and Speedo International Ltd in India, has inaugurated a new apparel manufacturing unit in Ramdaspur, marking a significant expansion of its production footprint in the country. The facility, developed with an investment of Rs 750 crore, spans approximately 650,000 sq ft and houses a raw material […]

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Sagar Manufacturers Expands Into Dyeing & Printing, Adds 8000 MT Capacity

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

Sagar Manufacturers Private Limited (SMPL), part of the Sagar Group, has expanded its integrated textile operations with the commissioning of a new dyeing and printing facility in Tamot, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. The move marks the company’s transition towards a fully integrated value chain, adding fabric processing capabilities to its existing spinning and knitting

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Teijin’s Jane Thomas Appointed Chair Of Women In Manufacturing

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

Teijin Ltd announced that Jane Thomas, Chief Representative of the Americas and President of Teijin Holdings USA Inc., has been appointed Chairperson of Women in Manufacturing (WiM), an international body dedicated to advancing women in the manufacturing sector. Thomas, who previously served as Vice Chair, assumed her new role on April 1, 2026. Headquartered in […]

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Saurer Announces Leadership Transition At Brazil Hub

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

Saurer Group has announced a leadership change at its Brazil hub, marking the end of a long-standing tenure and the start of a new phase in the region. After 25 years with the organisation, Carlos Stahnke stepped down as General Director at the end of March 2026. The company acknowledged his significant contributions in building […]

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Ankur Textiles Appoints Viral Joshi As COO To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

Ankur Textiles, a division of Arvind Limited, has appointed Viral Joshi as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for the next phase of expansion. Joshi brings over 27 years of industry experience, with a strong track record in managing complex operations, improving profitability, and building execution-driven teams. His

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ASSOCHAM Appoints Updeep Singh As Textile Council Chairman

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

The ASSOCHAM has appointed Updeep Singh as Chairman of its National Council on Textiles and Technical Textiles, marking a strategic move to strengthen industry leadership and accelerate sectoral growth. Welcoming the appointment, ASSOCHAM said Singh’s deep industry expertise and strategic perspective will play a key role in advancing India’s textile ecosystem, with a

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Syre Moves Towards Full-Scale Industrialisation With Global Partnerships

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

Dennis Nobelius has outlined the next phase of growth for Syre, signalling a decisive shift towards full-scale industrialisation as the company advances its textile-to-textile recycling ambitions. Building on earlier collaborations with brands such as Nike and H&M Group, along with launch partners including Gap, Houdini and Target, the company is nearing the required