India’s proposal to reduce or temporarily remove import duties on raw cotton is facing resistance, as differences emerge between the Ministry of Textiles India and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare over its potential impact on domestic stakeholders. The move, initiated by the
A.T.E. Group has entered into an cooperation agreement with Unitedmizu Industries Pvt Ltd (UMI) to offer advanced effluent treatment and resource recovery solutions to the Indian textile industry. Unitedmizu Industries (UMI) brings proven expertise in designing and manufacturing globally benchmarked recovery technologies, with a strong focus on energy efficiency,
Saurer is set to highlight its latest innovations in flexible yarn manufacturing at ITM 2026, responding to an industry increasingly shaped by volatile market dynamics, geopolitical uncertainty and shifting raw material availability. Positioned as a critical capability rather than a choice, flexibility is at the core of Saurer’s showcase, with technologies spanning the
KARL MAYER reported a successful participation at Techtextil 2026, reinforcing its position as a key innovation partner in the technical textiles sector. Held from April 21 to 24 in Frankfurt am Main, the event provided a platform for the company to engage with global customers, strengthen partnerships and present its latest technological developments. The company […]
Avient Corporation has promoted Giuseppe Di Salvo to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2026. He will succeed Jamie A. Beggs, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Di Salvo brings 25 years of financial experience, including nearly 15 years with Avient, where he has held key roles across […]
The Lycra Company has appointed longtime executive Alistair Williamson as Vice President of Product Sustainability, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable solutions across apparel and personal care. In this role, Williamson will lead the company’s sustainability strategy and oversee initiatives to reduce environmental impact across products, operations and
Lululemon Athletica has appointed Esi Eggleston Bracey to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, further advancing its board refresh strategy. Bracey, the former Chief Growth & Marketing Officer at Unilever, brings over three decades of experience across global consumer goods companies, including Coty and Procter & Gamble. Her expertise spans brand
Piyush Roy has been appointed Vice President & Complex Head (DTA2) at SRF Limited, a diversified Indian conglomerate with strong presence across chemicals, packaging films, technical textiles, and fluorochemicals. Roy brings extensive industry experience spanning several decades, with deep expertise in production, manufacturing operations, and process optimisation.
A brief look into how a garment manufacturer redefined its production approach by bringing specialised embroidery in-house, shifting from dependency to control. In garment manufacturing, outsourcing is often seen as efficiency, especially for specialised processes. A manufacturer based in Divinópolis, Brazil, supplying baby garments to an American brand, operated with the
FyterTech Nonwovens has announced the acquisition of Spill Solutions Canada, also known as ESP Canada, strengthening its footprint in the Canadian market and expanding its North American operations. The acquisition marks a strategic move to enhance regional service capabilities, improve supply chain responsiveness, and deepen customer engagement across Canada. As part of





















