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...
The 2026 USFIA Benchmarking Study reveals that Bangladesh apparel sourcing remains a dominant force in global supply chains, with the country overtaking China in US apparel imports by value for the fi...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rieter completed its largest-ever acquisition by purchasing Barmag in February 2026, establishing a new Man-Made Fiber Division and becoming the world's largest system supplier for both natural and ma...
NIST has released RM 8710, a new reference material consisting of a 50/50 cotton-polyester blend to standardize textile fiber identification globally. The benchmark helps laboratories calibrate instru...
US cotton exports declined sharply in the week ending July 9, 2026, with Upland cotton recording its lowest net sales of the 2025-26 marketing season at 34,400 running bales—a 48% drop from the prior...
UK fashion parcel volumes fell 14% year on year in Q2 2026, according to the Scurri Ecommerce Delivery Index, making fashion one of the weakest-performing ecommerce categories of the quarter. Cautious...
Gherzi Textil Organisation AG has renamed its U.S. office, Gherzi-USA, to Gherzi Americas, expanding its advisory mandate to cover the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Robert Antoshak will serve as ma...
PDS Limited, managing over USD 2.2 billion in Gross Merchandise Value, has announced a strategic partnership with Busana Apparel Group, one of Indonesia's leading garment producers with annual revenue...
Frasers Group reported 8.7% revenue growth to £5.33 billion in fiscal 2026, with reported profit before tax rising 38.9% to £527.8 million. International operations surged 59.2%, offsetting weak domes...
California's Textile Recovery Act (SB 707), signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2024, establishes the nation's first extended producer responsibility program for textiles. Producers must register with...
French start-up Syntetica has closed a $30 million Series A funding round backed by Lululemon and MAS Holdings to commercialize its patented nylon recycling technology. The company's process simultane...
Re&Up Recycling Technologies has earned B Corp certification with a score of 96.4 — nearly double the 50.9 median for ordinary businesses — confirming its leadership in sustainable textile recycling....
Enduratex has launched Duet, an eco-friendly coated fabric from its Puretex collection that eliminates phthalates, flame retardants, and antimicrobial additives from its formulation. The fabric combin...
Pistola Denim, the Los Angeles-based premium womenswear brand, has selected Inspectorio's Quality Management Platform to modernize its apparel production operations. The technology replaces manual, sp...
