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Circulose Targets Q4 Production Restart

Textile Insights February 18, 2026

Circulose has restarted its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall, marking a key step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of its recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles in the

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Rieter To Hike Prices Of Products And Systems From March 2026

Textile Insights February 16, 2026

Global political and economic developments have continued to push up raw material and energy costs, placing increasing pressure on the textile machinery sector. Rieter said that key inputs used in its machines and components, including steel, copper, aluminum and electronics have witnessed significant demand-driven price increases in recent months. The company noted that

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Raymond Lifestyle Names Nameet Srivastava Brand Head

Textile Insights February 16, 2026

Nameet Srivastava has been appointed Brand Head – Chairman’s Collection at Raymond Lifestyle Limited, where he will lead the strategic direction, design development and market positioning of the company’s ultra-premium menswear segment. Based in Mumbai, he takes charge of one of the most exclusive lines in the Raymond portfolio. Srivastava brings more than two decades […]

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Rossari Ties Up with Sadara For Saudi Chemicals Project

Textile Insights February 12, 2026

Mumbai-based speciality chemicals manufacturer Rossari Biotech Ltd has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia’s Sadara Chemical Company to explore the supply of key raw materials for Rossari’s proposed speciality chemicals plant in the Kingdom. The MoU was signed at Sadara Business Park in Jubail Industrial City. The ceremony was attended

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General Group Signs MoU With Maharashtra Government At World Economic Forum

Textile Insights February 12, 2026

General Group of Companies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to expand capacity in its film manufacturing business, strengthening its BOPP and BOPET platforms. The agreement was formalised during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The Group was represented at the forum by its Directors, […]

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Sintex Industries Appoints Manish Swami As Vice President – Human Resources

Textile Insights February 12, 2026

Sintex Industries Limited has appointed Manish Swami as Vice President – Human Resources, strengthening its leadership team as it advances its growth and transformation agenda. In this role, he will spearhead the company’s HR strategy, oversee talent management and drive people-focused initiatives aimed at aligning workforce capabilities with long-term business objectives.

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Saurer India Wins GEO ‘Leadership Award For Professionals’

Textile Insights February 12, 2026

Saurer India has been honoured with the prestigious GEO Excellence Award in the category of Leadership Award for Professionals by the Gujarat Employers’ Organisation (GEO). The award was presented on 6 February 2026. The GEO Excellence Awards are widely respected across Gujarat for their rigorous and distinctive evaluation process, making the recognition particularly

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Marco Bruno Named Global R&D Head For Avgol Nonwovens

Textile Insights February 12, 2026

Avgol, the nonwovens business of Indorama Ventures, has appointed Marco Bruno as its new Global Head of Research and Development, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s innovation pipeline and value-chain collaboration. Bruno brings more than two decades of experience in the textile and nonwovens industry, with expertise in high-technology textile substrates and

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Ambercycle Partners With BHF To Scale Circular Polyester Production

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Ambercycle, a materials science company focused on circular textile solutions, has strengthened its strategic partnership with BHF, a global polyester manufacturer, to scale the production of specialty polyester tops made with Cycora for apparel and textile applications. The collaboration marks a significant step toward expanding the availability of circular polyester for

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Cotton Inc. Appoints Bev Sylvester As Chief Marketing Officer

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Cotton Inc. has appointed Bev Sylvester as Chief Marketing Officer, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the organisation’s marketing strategy and increasing global demand for cotton. She will oversee brand positioning, consumer engagement and global outreach initiatives to reinforce cotton’s relevance in the marketplace. Sylvester brings more than 20 years of