Twenty emerging start-ups from nine countries have been selected for the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant and will showcase their technologies at Start-Up Valley during ITMA 2027 in Hanover. CEMATEX will fully fund the participation of the selected companies, giving early-stage innovators an opportunity
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
The US and African countries have launched the Transatlantic Cotton Partnership (TACP), an initiative aimed at strengthening reciprocal trade by connecting US cotton production with African textile and apparel manufacturing. The partnership was launched during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in the presence of government officials, private-sector
Tiruppur’s knitwear and apparel exports reached around Rs 46,000 crore in 2025-26, marking the highest export performance recorded by the cluster, the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) said at its 36th Annual General Body Meeting held here on Wednesday. The association said Tiruppur accounts for around 55 percent of India’s total knitwear exports and called for […]
A sharp rise in yarn prices since February-March has put Bhiwandi’s powerloom and grey-fabric sector under growing financial pressure, with traders reporting a 50–70 per cent increase in prices of several commonly used yarn varieties. The surge in raw-material costs has not been matched by finished-fabric prices, squeezing margins for weaving and grey-fabric manufacturers
India’s jute industry is expected to see a recovery in FY27, with sales volumes projected to grow by around 15%, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. The expected recovery follows two challenging years during which weak demand, high raw material costs and pressure on profitability affected the industry. A revival in domestic demand, improving […]






















