The International Cotton Advisory Committee has launched a new initiative aimed at creating additional revenue streams for cotton farmers by enabling their participation in global carbon credit markets. The programme links sustainable farming practices directly to financial returns, with
Piyush Goyal and Peter Kyle held a virtual meeting to accelerate trade and investment cooperation as both countries move toward implementing the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Signed in July 2025, the agreement is expected to come into force once both sides complete their domestic ratification processes. The pact is set to significantly expand […]
India’s textile industry experienced a broad-based slowdown in March, with production declining across key segments amid rising input costs and supply chain disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Overall textile manufacturing contracted by 3.6% during the month, reflecting weakness in both upstream and downstream segments. The sharpest decline was
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 Textile Ministry, aims to ease input cost pressures on garment exporters […]
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





















