Italian textile machinery order intake jumped 25% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, with domestic orders up 39% and exports up 23%. Backlog now covers 3.5 months of production at a 79.7% capacity utiliza...
The European Commission launched its Digital Product Passport Registry and testing environment on 20 July 2026, advancing the ESPR toward textile-specific rules. The registry does not yet create passp...
Huvis is accelerating its expansion into the global apparel market with its Duraron-Cool cooling fiber, now featured in 2026 summer collections from Musinsa Standard, Umbro, and National Geographic. T...
Bangladesh's garment workforce is shifting as the share of female garment workers falls from 80 per cent in the 1980s to about 53 per cent in 2023. Automation, night-shift safety policies, factory clo...
Researchers at Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have engineered programmable smart textiles that shift between multiple stable 3D configurations while simultaneousl...
The REMADE Institute announced $4.86 million in new technology research funding on July 23, 2026, selecting 10 demonstration and validation projects to advance materials recovery across U.S. manufactu...
Shein recorded a £74 million loss in Q1 2026, reversing a £295 million profit from the same period in 2025, after the US eliminated the de minimis import exemption for goods from China and Hong Kong....
Jordan has finalized a Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the United States that eliminates all customs duties on Jordanian garment and textile exports, covering every apparel and textile product categor...
The United States has excluded Vietnam from new trade legislation offering textile tariff relief to select overseas manufacturers. Vietnamese garment producers will continue operating under standard i...
X-Rite Pantone and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) have announced a strategic partnership to advance digital color education for the apparel, footwear, soft goods, and textile industries. As...
ITMF's 2024 International Textile Industry Statistics confirms global spinning capacity declined to 219 million short-staple spindles, with open-end rotors reaching 9.6 million units. Shuttle-less loo...
NCTO has issued a formal statement opposing USTR's Section 301 textile mechanism, warning it will harm U.S. manufacturers and erode Western Hemisphere supply chains. The mechanism would grant tariff r...
Generative AI is reshaping textile print design by enabling rapid pattern creation from text prompts using tools like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Adobe Firefly. This guide covers step-by-step AI...
Grasim Industries Limited is investing ₹3,094 crore (over $300 million) in Phase 2 lyocell fiber expansion at its Harihar, Karnataka plant, adding 300 tons per day of sustainable cellulosic fiber capa...
Revival Rugs has launched two new rug styles — Shima, constructed from 100% recycled PET sourced from post-consumer plastic bottles, and Khder, a machine washable rug crafted from New Zealand wool and...
The 2026 home textiles market is embracing handcraft, luxury natural fibers, and nature-inspired design across retail floors and major trade fairs. This article examines standout products from Atlanta...
Acetate and triacetate are semi-synthetic cellulosic fibers that share a silk-like aesthetic but differ fundamentally in their degree of acetylation, heat resistance, and end-use suitability. This tec...
Acetate and triacetate fibers are semi-synthetic cellulosic materials that share a wood pulp origin but differ significantly in acetylation degree, thermal performance, and care requirements. Acetate...
Italian photographer Giacomo Giannini has transformed archival aerial images into a series of limited-edition art rugs in collaboration with Seletti art director Stefano Seletti and gallerist Paola So...
Acetate fiber and triacetate fiber are both cellulose-based semi-synthetics, but their degree of acetylation creates substantial differences in moisture absorption, heat resistance, and functional per...
The Rug Company has launched Ratio by Paul Smith, a hand-knotted rug collection inspired by Bauhaus principles of geometry and order. Comprising four designs — Axis, Stil, Raster, and Takt — the colle...
Artificial intelligence is transforming fabric waste reduction in apparel production through smarter pattern nesting, real-time defect detection, and predictive demand planning. This technical article...
Textile Exchange introduced the term 'preferred materials' in 2010 to guide industry sustainability commitments, evolving to a comprehensive 2023 definition focused on reduced impacts and increased be...
Cotton prices climbed to 86.3 cents/lb (NY Nearby) as of May 12, 2026, with all major global benchmarks advancing over the past month. The USDA's May 2026 report forecasts a 5.7 million bale productio...
ANDRITZ reports the global needlepunch nonwovens market as stable and resilient in 2026, supported by diversified end-use demand spanning geotextiles, filtration, automotive, and synthetic leather app...
The 2026 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report identifies eight data-driven consumer trends reshaping home interiors this season, from tactile natural textures to European-inspired outdoor spaces....
New York – Rugs USA has just launched the Society6 x Rugs USA Collection , its newest collection of machine-washable rugs. Combining the artistry of Society6 and the all-things-rug knowledge of Rugs U...
The UK-India Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) has officially commenced, eliminating tariffs on 1,143 textile tariff lines and opening expanded pathways for textile exports between the two...
The United States will impose 50% textile tariffs on Canadian apparel and textile imports starting August 19, 2026, following a White House declaration citing Canada's discriminatory treatment of Amer...
A new survey by Cotton Incorporated found that 85% of consumers across seven major markets consider cotton the most environmentally safe fibre available, giving it the highest rating of any fibre test...
Primark has announced a strategy combining garment quality improvements with price reductions across hundreds of products. Consumer research shows 61% of UK shoppers rank good value as their top prior...
A new European Commission customs report reveals that approximately 6 billion items entered the EU in 2025—three times the 2022 volume—driven by surging cross-border e-commerce shipments. A targeted i...
Geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting petroleum shipments and sending shockwaves through the fast fashion supply chain. Synthetic fibers including polyester, nylon, and spande...
Ethiopia is advancing an integrated cotton-to-clothing strategy backed by three million hectares of cultivable land and five dedicated industrial parks. The government's National Cotton Development St...
The Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 is offering early bird registration rates through September 3, with ATA members paying $69 and non-members $169 for the November 3–5 event in Orlando, Florida. The expo...
Strataglass LLC has introduced Latitude, an American-made marine fabric engineered to resist cold cracking, tearing, weathering, rot, and UV exposure. Built on specially designed vinyl film technology...
Nigeria's textile industry expanded by approximately 45% in 2026, driven by the government's NCTG-ITP program, rising domestic demand, and a growing network of SMEs across garment manufacturing. The F...
The European Union's ban on the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear took effect across all 27 member states this week, requiring large retailers to find compliant alternatives for excess inven...
The National Science Foundation has renewed $16 million in funding for the NSF Textile Innovation Engine at NC State, with potential to reach $45 million over three years. Researchers from NC State's...
A new TEX+ survey of 59 UK textile graduates reveals that 56% have not secured full-time industry roles, with 36% working multiple jobs to sustain themselves financially. The findings expose a persist...
Brother International Corporation has launched the GTX300, a professional-grade hybrid printer that combines direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTF) capabilities in a single compact machine....
bluesign has appointed Hanane Taidi as Chief Executive Officer, marking a strategic shift as the company deepens its role in global textile compliance and sustainability. Taidi brings over two decades...
Meadow Grove Research, a commodity research firm specializing in cotton supply, demand, and trade analysis, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a new Corporate Memb...
