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Borana Weaves Makes Strong Market Debut With 12.5% Premium On BSE

Textile Insights May 27, 2025

Textile manufacturer Borana Weaves made an impressive stock market debut on the BSE, listing at Rs 243.00, marking a 12.5% premium over its issue price of Rs 216.00. The stock gained further momentum post-listing, climbing to Rs 255.10, which represents an 18.1% rise from the IPO price. During

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Justice For The Innovator: Uster Technologies Wins Patent Infringement Case In China

Textile Insights May 27, 2025

Uster Technologies has secured a decisive legal victory in China, confirming its commitment to innovation and intellectual property protection. The Supreme People’s Court of the PRC has ruled in favor of Uster, confirming that a local competitor unlawfully infringed on its patent by copying the yarn feeder mechanism of the Uster Tester 6. With a […]

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Lenzing Appoints Georg Kasperkovitz As COO To Drive Operational Excellence

Textile Insights May 27, 2025

Lenzing AG has announced the appointment of Georg Kasperkovitz as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and member of the Managing Board, effective June 1, 2025. Kasperkovitz will oversee the management of all fiber production sites and lead the ongoing company-wide performance program aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. Kasperkovitz, 58,

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Lenzing Secures €545 Mn Loan; Logs Net Profit Of €31.7 Mn In Q12025

Textile Insights May 25, 2025

The Lenzing Group, a global leader in regenerated cellulose fibres for the textile and nonwovens industries, has secured a €545 million syndicated loan to bolster its liquidity ahead of upcoming refinancing needs. The financing includes a €355 million term loan and a €190 million revolving credit facility, both with a three-year maturity and options to […]

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DigiProd Pass & Digital Architect Sign MoU With BGMEA For Launch Of Digital Product Passport Pilot

Textile Insights May 25, 2025

DigiProd Pass Ltd and Digital Architect have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to launch a pilot project aimed at implementing blockchain-based Digital Product Passports (DPPs) in Bangladesh’s garment sector. The MoU was signed at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka, by BGMEA Administrator

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Unifi Sells Madison Facility For US$ 45 Million, Cuts Debt And Streamlines Operations

Textile Insights May 25, 2025

Unifi, Inc., the makers of Repreve and a global leader in recycled and synthetic yarns, has announced the successful sale of its manufacturing facility in Madison, North Carolina, to a third-party buyer for US$ 45 million. The company used US$ 25 million of the proceeds to reduce its term loan and US$ 18.3 million to […]

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Kemira Partners with Metsä Group to Develop Sustainable Kuura Textile Fibre

Textile Insights May 22, 2025

Kemira and Metsä Group have joined forces to advance the development of Kuura, a sustainable, European-made lyocell-type textile fibre. Kuura is being developed as a cost-effective and scalable alternative to existing man-made cellulosic fibers (MMCFs), addressing environmental challenges in the textile value chain. Metsä Group is currently conducting a pre-engineering

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SCZONE, GS Global Sign US$ 15M Deal For Qantara West Garment Plant

Textile Insights May 21, 2025

The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has signed a contract with GS Global Sourcing Co., Ltd, a leading Chinese apparel manufacturer, to establish a new ready-made garments production facility in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. The agreement was formalized by SCZONE Chairman Waleid Gamal El-Dien and Luo Ju, legal representative and […]

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Monterey Textiles Group Acquires Patrick Yarns, Launches FilSpec USA

Textile Insights May 21, 2025

Monterey Textiles Group has announced the successful acquisition of Patrick Yarns, previously part of the Coats Group. The facility, located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, will now operate under the name FilSpec USA, ushering in a new chapter of innovation and excellence in specialty technical yarn production. This strategic acquisition strengthens FilSpec’s position

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Circ To Build US$ 500M Polycotton Recycling Plant In France

Textile Insights May 21, 2025

U.S. based textile recycling company Circ has secured support from the French government and the European Union to establish the world’s first industrial-scale facility capable of recycling polycotton, a blend of polyester and cotton at Saint-Avold in northeastern France. The project, with a total investment of €450 million (US$ 500 million), is set to begin […]