Circular textile innovation is replacing linear production models in sports apparel with closed-loop systems that keep high-performance fibers in continuous circulation. Chemical recycling, molecular...
Bio-based performance fabrics are transforming the activewear industry by replacing petroleum-derived synthetics with renewable fibers sourced from corn, sugarcane, algae, and castor beans. These mate...
Mysuru district has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to grow its textile and apparel exports from US $53 million in FY 2024–25 to US $500 million by 2030, targeting an annual growth rate of approximately...
Frasers Group has sold its entire ownership stake in Sports Direct Malaysia to regional partner MAP Active (PT MAP Aktif Adiperkasa Tbk) for $150 million. The deal includes a long-term commercial arra...
Ferraro S.p.A. completed its acquisition of the Cibitex S.r.l. textile finishing business unit on July 2nd, 2026, marking a strategic milestone for both Italian companies. The deal expands Ferraro's t...
KARL MAYER has announced two new HKS 2-SE variants that expand the machine's capabilities for premium stretch warp knits production. The additions include a 312-inch-wide model running at 3,800 min-1...
India's apparel exports to the European Union reached a record USD 4.66 billion in fiscal year 2025-26, marking a historic milestone for the country's garment sector. The Ministry of Shipping confirme...
France has enacted anti-fast fashion legislation targeting Shein and Temu with advertising restrictions and financial penalties. The law largely spares European brands like Zara and H&M, creating a re...
Weave The Future has launched the 'What Is This Made Of?' national innovation challenge, calling on citizens, designers, students, and artisans across India to develop solutions for the country's annu...
Reju has officially opened its first U.S. Research and Development Center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, establishing a dedicated North American base for its polyester regeneration technology. The fac...
RE&UP has officially launched the Fiber Club, a collaborative fiber consortium developed with Fashion for Good to bring recycled textiles into mainstream industrial production. The initiative addresse...
Digital product passports (DPPs) are transforming supply chain transparency in the global textile industry, shifting sustainability claims from voluntary to verifiable. Driven by the EU's Ecodesign fo...
A new WRAP report, funded by Nike, provides textile producers with a global overview of extended producer responsibility regulations across more than 20 countries. The report maps where textile EPR is...
A new North Carolina State University study confirms that the upcycled label strongly signals environmental value to shoppers. However, researchers warn that extreme novelty in product design can unde...
US Customs and Border Protection has blocked garment imports from Jordanian factories over alleged forced labour violations. NGOs and trade data have identified the affected suppliers as manufacturers...
Underneat, India's creator-led shapewear brand co-founded by Kusha Kapila and Vimarsh Razdan, has crossed Rs 200 crore (US$21 million) in annualised revenue within its first year of launch in April 20...
Pakistan's readymade garment association PRGMEA has officially joined the Apparel & Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI), making Pakistan the third country in the manufacturer-led decarbonization...
Counterfeit fashion goods cost Ireland's clothing and sportswear sector an estimated €359m annually, with EU-wide losses in fashion and clothing reaching €12bn according to EUIPO data. A coordinated i...
The Australian wool market closed its 2025–26 selling season with a weaker final week, as the Eastern Market Indicator dropped 46 Australian cents to 1,943 ac/kg. Despite the late pullback, the season...
Bangladesh's push to expand MMF garments production faces a policy setback as the national budget proposes a 5.0 per cent import duty on polyester staple fibre and raises the duty on PET and PVC resin...
Zalando is scaling a suite of AI fit tools across Europe to tackle fashion e-commerce's costliest operational challenge — size-related returns that account for up to 50% of all returns on the continen...
A new report by Public Eye and the Clean Clothes Campaign reveals that EU cotton T-shirt import prices declined by 3.1% per year in real terms between 2001 and 2024, effectively halving their real val...
DOST-PTRI is pushing for stronger compliance with the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law, arguing that consistent enforcement could unlock ₱17.8 billion (about $289 million) in annual government textile...
Oxfam America has published a Briefing for Business urging global textile brands to replace ineffective box-ticking grievance tools with worker-centred systems. The briefing argues that current mechan...
Over 250 open-end (OE) spinning mills in Tamil Nadu are threatening to cut production by 50% if cotton waste prices do not fall further. The Open-End Spinning Mills Association (OSMA) issued the warni...
The 2026 Atlanta Market at AmericasMart moved its summer edition a full month earlier than usual to avoid overlap with FIFA World Cup events at nearby Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Foot traffic was visibly l...
The European Union has backed Covestro in a project to scale continuous bio-based aniline production, targeting reduced carbon emissions in polyurethane foam manufacturing. Aniline is a key chemical p...
Blackberrys is accelerating its retail expansion with plans to open 70 new stores in 2026, targeting Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The menswear brand will invest Rs 100 crore over three years in design, t...
Frasers Group, led by retail billionaire Mike Ashley, has offered $223 million to acquire the remaining stake in Accent Group, a prominent Australian footwear business. The bid follows a separate offe...
The United States and Iran have announced a framework trade deal, with a formal MoU scheduled for signing in Switzerland on 19 June 2026. The agreement includes provisions to end military operations a...
