Vietnam now faces a 12.5% U.S. apparel tariff rate — exceeding the 10% rate applied to regional rivals Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia. A Federal Register notice also excludes Vietnam fr...
The Sanganer textile cluster is set to achieve near-complete effluent treatment coverage once a key pumping station is completed in August. Currently, 758 of the 892 member textile units are already c...
Bangladesh's textile and RMG industry leaders met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to present urgent policy demands, including a special refinancing scheme, stable gas supply, and critical infrastructure...
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...
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...
Recycling Powerhouse Ltd. launched in July 2026 to industrialize and scale textile recycling through a global franchise model. The Switzerland-based venture is backed by Rieter Group, Säntis Textiles,...
Ireland's Department of the Environment has opened a formal consultation on the forthcoming Textile EPR delivery plan, inviting expert stakeholder input to shape the final regulatory framework. The pl...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cygnet Texkimp has launched a 500kg VHD PAN precursor unwinding creel, surpassing the 350kg industry standard that has held for over a decade. The system extends continuous production run lengths, cut...
The Italian textile machinery sector reported €1.94 billion in domestic production in 2025, a 9% decline year-on-year, while exports totaled €1.675 billion across more than 130 countries. At the ACIMI...
The global bio-based warp sizers market is projected to reach USD 690 million by 2036, growing at a CAGR of 8.9% from USD 260 million in 2025. Driven by sustainability demands from apparel brands and...
A new study published in Psychology & Marketing shows that cost per wear labels at the point of sale steer shoppers toward durable, higher-quality garments over fast fashion alternatives. Researchers...
Sixteen U.S. lawmakers have formally asked the Department of Homeland Security to tighten textile customs enforcement against alleged trade fraud and illegal imports. The bipartisan group, led by Repr...
European authorities have dismantled a major illegal textile waste trafficking operation between Italy and Turkey, intercepting 4,200 tonnes of falsely labelled shipments designed to evade EU recyclin...
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has intervened to stop the illegal export of thousands of tonnes of textile waste from Italy into Turkey. The operation highlights the EU's intensifying efforts t...
ZDHC has announced tighter measures targeting PFAS in the global textile industry, promising clearer testing protocols and new manufacturing guidance for suppliers and brands. The initiative, revealed...
Azerbaijan is set to introduce new crop insurance tools to protect cotton farmers from global commodity price volatility, officials announced at a regional consultation in Sabirabad. In Q1 of this yea...
Sri Lanka's apparel exports rose 7.96% year-on-year in May 2026 to $394.14 million, led by a 15.36% surge in US-bound shipments to $149.96 million. The recovery comes as Sri Lanka faces a critical US...
India's cotton carry-forward stocks for the 2026-27 season are projected to rise by 42% to more than 85 lakh bales, driven by a government decision to exempt cotton imports from duty. Investment advis...
NC State University's Wilson College of Textiles has developed an anti-mosquito fabric that physically blocks insect bites without insecticides, using engineered knit geometry derived from mathematica...
SGS has expanded its PFAS testing, verification, and supply chain risk management services to the automotive sector, helping manufacturers navigate growing regulatory pressure on 'forever chemicals.'...
Trützschler Group will present innovations in Spinning, Card Clothing, and Nonwovens at ITM 2026 (June 9–13, Istanbul, Hall 7, Stand 714A), featuring new machines, digital solutions, and service capab...
Gerber Technology, the global leader in apparel software and automation, has partnered with Fashion Enter and FashionCapital in London to support their manufacturing facility and training academy. The...
Richemont's annual earnings are set to confirm stark divergence across the luxury sector, with jewellery driving growth while watches face choppiness and fashion remains under pressure. These results...
Climate risks are accelerating across fashion's global supply chains, with dangerous heat on factory floors and flooding in key sourcing hubs disrupting production today. New recycling initiatives aim...
Sustainability certifications used by major fashion brands are facing intense scrutiny, raising serious questions about the credibility of industry green claims. U.S. trade policy under President Trum...
The U.S. federal government has extended PFAS reporting obligations to January 31, 2027, giving textile manufacturers and importers more time to comply. Minnesota has also pushed its state-level PFAS...
