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Circulose has announced key leadership changes to accelerate its mission for renewable textiles. Helena Helmersson has been appointed Chairman of the Board, while Jonatan Janmark takes over as Chief Executive Officer. Both will assume their roles on December 1, 2024.
Clara Zverina, Principal at Altor, highlighted the significance of the appointments, emphasizing that Helena Helmersson and Jonatan Janmark bring valuable expertise to advance Circulose as a global leader in circular textiles. She noted that their leadership would strengthen the foundation established by Magnus, who will remain in charge of operations following his successful term as interim CEO.
Helena Helmersson, former CEO of H&M Group, is recognized for her sustainability initiatives in the fashion industry. She expressed enthusiasm about joining Circulose, highlighting the alignment between the company's ambitious agenda and her extensive experience. Helmersson aims to work closely with Altor and the team to drive transformative change in the textile sector.
Jonatan Janmark, formerly a partner at McKinsey & Company, brings extensive experience in guiding apparel companies through sustainable transitions. He emphasized the importance of Circulose's mission to shift the textile industry from a linear to a circular model and highlighted the commitment of the team to driving this transformation despite the challenges ahead.
These strategic appointments signal Circulose’s commitment to advancing circular solutions in the textile sector, strengthening its position as a sustainability leader.
Sympatex Technologies is set to feature its Fiber-to-Fiber (F2F) laminates at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, underscoring its commitment to circularity and sustainable apparel. CEO and CSMO Kim Scholze will lead discussions on the company’s F2F portfolio, offering insights into practical solutions for a greener textile future.
Sympatex’s F2F solutions focus on advancing the recyclability of performance textiles through the use of mono materials. These materials aim to overcome recycling hurdles while retaining durability, waterproofing, and other essential functionalities. This portfolio embodies Sympatex’s dedication to closed-loop production, showcasing how sustainable practices can seamlessly integrate into functional apparel design.
Kim Scholze highlighted that the Fiber-to-Fiber approach marks a significant move toward sustainability, focusing on creating recyclable, high-performance fabrics that address both present and future needs responsibly.
In addition to its F2F portfolio, Sympatex will highlight the Responsible Design Guide, a tool encouraging designers to prioritize sustainability from the outset of product development. The company will also introduce the SAM (Sustainability And Me) campaign, which aims to educate families about making eco-conscious choices in children’s footwear through interactive displays.
Sympatex’s presence at the fair underscores its leadership in combining innovation with sustainability, offering solutions that address both industry challenges and environmental imperatives.
Known for its sustainable men’s and women’s denims, Belgian circular denim brand HNST has been acquired by Claes Retail Group, a Belgian company that also owns major fashion brands like JBC—one of the country's largest clothing chains—alongside women’s brands CKS and Mayerline.
With this acquisition, HNST’s products will now be available in JBC stores and on JBC’s online platform.
Since its launch in 2017, HNST has grown from a small-batch producer specialising in jeans made from recycled cotton and Tencel blends to a notable name in sustainable fashion. The brand has collaborated with industry leaders such as European Spinning Group in Belgium, Pure Denim in Italy, and recycling companies across Europe. In 2022, HNST teamed up with eco-design innovator Resortecs to develop products that can be easily disassembled for repair and recycling at the end of their lifecycle. In 2023, the brand underwent a premium rebranding, setting its sights on expansion into the US market.
By 2030, HNST aims to replace 100 per cent of its most-used materials with more eco-friendly alternatives. It also plans to enhance its current circular initiatives and explore new ones.
The Q2, FY25 net profit of leading textile company, Nitin Spinners increased by 33 per cent increase to Rs 42 crore ($5 million) as against Rs 32 crore in the year-ago quarter.
The company recorded a 12 per cent rise in revenues for the quarter to Rs 823 crore, as against Rs 737 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Majority of the company’s revenue was generated from exports which totaled Rs 522 crore while the domestic sales amounted to Rs 300 crore.
Dinesh Nolkha, Chairman and Managing Director, says, the company’s focus on value added segments, optimum utilisation of expanded capacities and cost efficiencies, helped it to achieve encouraging financial results during the quarter despite global challenges.
In the upcoming quarters, the company plans to leverage the low cotton prices to seize new opportunities in the sector and evaluate various growth options,
Founded in 1993, the Bhilwara-based Nitin Spinners offers a complete range of fabrics for fashion, apparel and work wear industry.
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton is unveiling a new popup store near Billionaires’ Row in Manhattan's.
Designed by Shohei Shigematsu of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture, the store features four towering pillars of stacked Louis Vuitton trunks, reaching up to a 50-foot ceiling—a display reminiscent of a giant game of Tetris.
Louis Vuitton has been pushing the boundaries of fashion under the leadership of Pietro Beccari, CEO. The brand aims to strengthen its market position as a cultural icon.
Earlier this year, the brand roped in tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as brand ambassadors for a campaign showing them hiking the Dolomites. In 2023, the brand appointed producer Pharrell Williams as the brand's men's creative director, reinforcing its cultural influence.
A key sector within India’s textile and industrial fabrics industry, the Indian Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) market is projected to grow at 3.23 per cent CAGR to 52,440 metric tons by 2030.
The market reached a volume of 43,430 metric tons in 2024. Used in textiles, technical fabrics and home furnishings, the demand for NFY is driven by India’s expanding population, shifting fashion preferences, and industrial growth.
West India, especially Gujarat, dominates NFY production, benefiting from a robust infrastructure, strategic location, and skilled labor. The furnishings and upholstery segment is set to lead market growth due to NFY’s durability, strength, and versatility, which suit high-quality home decor applications.
The market faces challenges like fluctuating raw material costs and environmental sustainability. However, innovations in eco-friendly production processes and new applications for NFY are creating opportunities. India's textile industry continues to evolve, with NFY playing a crucial role in meeting domestic and global demands for quality and sustainable textiles.
Driven by the expanding textile and apparel industry, the global yarn lubricants market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9 per cent from 2024-34 to reach a value of approximately $5.7 billion by 2034, as per a report by Transparency Market Research Inc.
Crucial for preventing fiber damage, reducing friction, and enhancing the efficiency of spinning and weaving machines, yarn lubricants are indispensable in large-scale textile production. As manufacturers seek to optimise their processes, the demand for high-performance yarn lubricants, which can withstand the demands of modern, high-speed textile machinery, is set to rise. The continuous development of advanced textile machinery requires lubricants that offer long-lasting protection and minimise maintenance needs.
There is a growing emphasis on sustainability in the yarn lubricants industry. Demand for biodegradable and chemical-free yarn lubricants is rising as textile manufacturers strive to reduce their environmental footprint. Regulatory frameworks such as the EU's REACH guidelines are pushing lubricant manufacturers to develop greener alternatives. Consequently, the market for bio-based yarn lubricants, which align with these sustainability goals while maintaining performance, is expanding.
Furthermore, as consumer demand for high-quality textiles with superior durability, aesthetics, and comfort grows, manufacturers are focusing on producing yarns with enhanced properties like softness, strength, and color fastness. Yarn lubricants play a vital role in achieving these qualities by reducing friction and preventing yarn breakage, thereby improving the overall texture and quality of the yarns.
As textile producers strive to meet the demand for premium fabrics, the adoption of advanced yarn lubricants will continue to grow, ensuring better product quality and higher manufacturing efficiency.
Lenzing has launched an innovative Fancy Denim collection in collaboration seven global mills including Advance Denim, Black Peony, BluGround, Gamatex, TCE, Vita Textile, and Xinsuntex.
The 20-piece garment collection is complemented by Lenzing’s own Application Innovation Centre, based at its Hong Kong headquarters.
Showcasing a variety of weights and styles, the collection incorporates unconventional fibers like lurex besides experimenting with unique constructions such as jacquard weaves, dobby, and knit-like textures. One of the highlights of this collection is a dyed indigo jersey that introduces classic denim shades, introducing classic denim shades into unexpected fabric choices.
The collection also features innovative finishing and wash techniques, including eye-catching laser effects. Its patchwork-inspired designs, garments in surprising shades like moss green and vibrant purple, denim pieces with metallic threads, and a range of patterns—from traditional Batik to abstract prints—add to the collection's diversity.
Through the laumch of this Fancy Denim Collection, Lenzing aims to challenge the industry and showcase the versatility of Lenzing fibers. By offering bold, unconventional ideas, the brand seeks to inspire new concepts and encourage designers to explore a wider range of possibilities.
YKK Corporation, based in Tokyo and led by President Hiroaki Otani, will introduce its latest innovation, the Natulon Plus zipper with recycled PET open parts, at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, Oregon, from November 19-21, 2024. Created in response to rising industry demands for recyclability, this product aims to enhance the garment recycling process.
The Natulon Plus zipper maximizes recycled PET material use. Both its chain and open parts are crafted from recycled PET, with YKK developing the injection-molded PET components in-house. Additionally, the zipper's metal slider is designed for easy sorting, facilitating recycling by reducing the need to remove it from garments.
Terry Tsukumo, YKK’s Vice President of Product Strategy, emphasized the need for longer-lasting, recyclable products to counteract garment waste. He noted that incorporating Natulon Plus in apparel supports YKK's commitment to circularity, enabling garments to be recycled without zipper removal.
This innovation aligns with YKK’s ongoing sustainability efforts, which include products like the Vislon Natulon zipper made with Econyl Regenerated Nylon for recyclable nylon garments. The company continues to focus on developing circular products that are recyclable and repairable, aiming to reduce environmental impact across the apparel industry supply chain.
India’s readymade garment (RMG) exports continue to thrive amid global disruptions, highlighted Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC).
He credited the industry’s resilience, commitment to quality, and sustainable practices as key drivers of this growth, even as ongoing conflicts impact trade routes worldwide. The sector's strength in raw materials and a blend of traditional and modern designs have made India a preferred sourcing destination.
Looking ahead, AEPC is preparing Bharat Tex 2025, envisioned as India’s largest textiles fair, aimed at showcasing the country’s production capabilities to global buyers. “International brands are keen to source from India, and the response from our outreach efforts has been very positive,” Sekhri noted.
Mithileshwar Thakur, AEPC’s Secretary General, emphasized the current supply chain shifts due to challenges in Bangladesh and the search for alternatives to China, positioning India advantageously.
He urged government support through investment, capacity expansion, skilling, and financing for the labor-intensive, MSME-driven RMG sector. Thakur also requested the continuation and enhancement of the interest equalization scheme to 5 per cent for five years, which he believes is crucial to offset high capital costs and sustain export growth.
