Copyright (c) 2026. All rights reserved by www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/allnews.aspx Free Corporate News - Corporate RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com en-us Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT 6 142 18 http://www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/textile-news/australian-wool-prices-edge-higher-quality-gap-weighs-on-market-310047-newsdetails.htm Australian wool prices edged higher, with EMI up slightly, though US dollar returns weakened and WMI declined. Mixed trends were seen across wool types, with crossbreds gaining and Merino types easing. A larger offering increased quality variation, leading to discounts on lower-grade wool. With supply set to fall to 34,290 bales next week, market direction will depend on demand and quality. Textiles 310047 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/fashion-news/china-s-lanvin-group-reports-fy25-drop-margins-show-resilience-310063-newsdetails.htm Lanvin Group has reported revenue of €240 million (~$283 million) in FY25, down 18 per cent YoY due to weak demand and ongoing transformation. Adjusted EBITDA improved to -€90 million, while contribution loss narrowed. DTC made up 68 per cent of sales. St. John remained stable, while Lanvin and Wolford showed second-half improvement amid retail optimisation and cost control measures. Fashion 310063 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/chemicals-news/norway-s-elkem-gets-enova-funding-for-industrial-biocarbon-push-310061-newsdetails.htm Elkem has secured NOK 87 million (~$8.2 million) from Enova to advance industrial biocarbon solutions, aiming to raise renewable carbon use in Norwegian smelters. The NOK 242 million project, running until 2028, will test and scale biomass inputs and handling systems, with potential to cut fossil CO₂ emissions by up to 0.5 million tonnes annually. Chemicals 310061 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/chemicals-news/japan-s-mcg-revises-soarnol-investment-plan-amid-cost-overruns-310059-newsdetails.htm Mitsubishi Chemical Group has revised its SoarnoL investment plan in the UK due to rising construction costs, inflation and project delays. The capacity expansion faces higher expenses, impacting profitability. MCG expects a ¥30 billion (~$205 million) impairment loss for FY2026, while the new facility is now set to begin operations in FY2027. Chemicals 310059 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/apparel-news/us-crocs-q1-strong-on-dtc-growth-margins-eps-decline-310057-newsdetails.htm Crocs has reported better-than-expected Q1 2026 results, with revenue at $921 million, down 1.7 per cent, driven by 12.1 per cent DTC growth. Gross margin fell to 56.8 per cent, while EPS dipped to $2.71. The Crocs brand grew modestly, but HEYDUDE declined. CEO Andrew Rees highlighted strong consumer demand and raised FY26 guidance, projecting EPS of $13.20-13.75. Apparel/Garments 310057 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/chemicals-news/india-s-balaji-amines-restarts-output-as-ammonia-supply-improves-310055-newsdetails.htm Balaji Amines Ltd has begun gradually restarting production as ammonia availability improves following supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict. The company had partially halted operations due to shortages impacting key product lines and is now engaging alternative suppliers to secure long-term raw material stability. Shares also saw modest gains. Chemicals 310055 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/technical-textiles/pincroft-toray-unite-for-uk-defence-textile-market-310053-newsdetails.htm Pincroft and Toray Textiles Europe are partnering to strengthen the UK’s defence textile supply chain with advanced weaving, dyeing, printing, and finishing capabilities. Backed by NATO supply experience and major investments, they aim to deliver high-quality fabrics, expand domestic sourcing, support jobs, enhance sustainability, and improve long-term national security resilience. Technical Textiles 310053 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/chemicals-news/evonik-industries-expands-epoxy-curing-solutions-in-americas-310051-newsdetails.htm Evonik Industries has expanded its epoxy curing solutions in the Americas with Ancamine 2868 and 2844, designed for fast cure, durability, and performance in harsh temperature and humidity. The products enhance flexibility for formulators, support rapid return to service, and deliver strong corrosion resistance for industrial, marine, and winter coating applications. Chemicals 310051 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/fashion-news/italy-s-zegna-group-s-q1-growth-boosted-by-strong-organic-performance-310050-newsdetails.htm Ermenegildo Zegna Group has reported revenue of €470.2 million (~$550 million) in Q1 2026, up 2.5 per cent YoY and 7.4 per cent organically, driven by strong DTC growth. DTC sales rose 7.8 per cent to €371.9 million (~$435.12 million), while wholesale fell 19.1 per cent. Zegna led brand growth, with the Americas being the strongest region. The group will continue its retail-first strategy. Fashion 310050 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/chemicals-news/brazil-s-petrobras-hits-record-q1-output-driven-by-pre-salt-surge-310048-newsdetails.htm Petrobras posted record Q1 2026 output of 3.23 MMboed (+16.1% YoY), driven by FPSOs, 10 new wells, and efficiency gains. Pre-salt led with production and gas export records, while new platforms boosted capacity. Refining rose 6.7% with 95%+ utilization, record diesel output, lower LPG imports, stronger sales, robust logistics, and expanding low-carbon fuel initiatives. Chemicals 310048 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:03 GMT