The Australian wool market experienced downward pressure in its final pre-recess sales, with the eastern market indicator closing at $13.11 per kilogram USD, down $0.18. Merino fleece prices fell betw...
The International Textile Manufacturer Federation (ITMF) has published ITIS No. 67/2024, its annual textile statistics report covering productive capacity and raw materials consumption in the global s...
A new study warns that garment automation could displace nearly 1.22 million jobs in Bangladesh by 2041, with women bearing the brunt of the impact as up to 60 percent of female garment employment fac...
Vice President Kashim Shettima led six Nigerian state governors on a strategic study visit to the Benin Republic to examine industrial development models for reviving Nigeria's textile sector. The del...
The Nas Tex 2026 exhibition in Aleppo attracted more than 300 companies from approximately 20 countries, marking a significant moment in Syria's textile industry revival. Government officials, busines...
The global protective clothing market was valued at US$11.5 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach US$24 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 6.9%. Tighter workplace safety regulations, demand for multi-haz...
The reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act has placed US cotton exports at the center of a major trade policy debate. Trade officials and industry leaders are evaluating whether lin...
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 OECD report exposes a striking gap between corporate supply chain pledges and on-the-ground implementation, with only 3 percent of companies reporting measurable workplace safety improvements. F...
On July 6, 2026, four major U.S. industry organizations jointly submitted a textile trade incentive program proposal to the USTR, marking the first time these groups have united behind a single trade...
The global textile industry is accelerating its transition to sustainable production, with major launches spanning bio-based swimwear, hybrid printing technology, and circular economy solutions. Arena...
Syria's garment industry is under severe pressure from rising input costs, new customs duties, and intensifying competition from foreign imports. Industry leaders are calling for structural economic r...
A coalition of EU member states including Germany, France, and the Netherlands is demanding stronger sustainability rules targeting ultra-fast fashion brands operating in Europe. The initiative, backe...
KARL MAYER has expanded its best-selling HKS 2-SE tricot machine line with two new variants designed to advance warp knitting production. The HKS 2-SE TWO now features an E 40 gauge for premium appare...
India's landmark free trade agreement with the United Kingdom takes effect on July 15, granting zero-duty market access for approximately 99% of Indian goods. The $179-billion textile and apparel sect...
Italian authorities have jailed a Prato textile boss and piloted a proactive surveillance framework aimed at dismantling gangmaster networks exploiting workers in Italy's key textile manufacturing hub...
BRCĒ, a material-tech startup from Michigan State University, won 11 prizes totaling $611,500 at the 2026 Rice Business Plan Competition, claiming the overall grand prize. The company's patented Latti...
NILIT is presenting a new range of SENSIL® performance workwear fabrics at Techtextil Frankfurt, combining thermal management, odor control, muscle support, and abrasion resistance. Seven leading mill...
The Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026 named 17 international winners across ten categories at Messe Frankfurt. Innovations span PFAS-free finishing, AI-driven recycling, biodegradable b...
Bedsure launched two new cooling comforters in April 2026 — the SleepEase Cooling Comforter Set and CoolOxy Comforter 2.0 — designed to address nighttime overheating through breathable construction an...
Santini Cycling and Polartec have launched the AERO RACE jersey, the first commercial application of Polartec® Power Dry™ with Recycled Carbon fabric in the global apparel market. This material conver...
Albany Engineered Composites® (AEC), a segment of Albany International Corp., has been named one of America's Safest Companies by EHS Today in April 2026. The award recognizes AEC's ISO 14001- and ISO...
Epoch Biodesign has announced plans to build Europe's first enzymatic nylon 6,6 biorecycling facility at Imperial College London's Grapht Works manufacturing centre in North Acton, targeting a Q3 2026...
Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd. showcases smart textiles and adaptive apparel innovations at Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2026 in Portland. The company presents its WIIM wearable technology platform, fo...
Revitalignr by Waco Shoe Company has launched a new line of performance socks featuring biomechanical technology, PWR-BRIDGE compression, and 360-degree cushioning. The unisex collection covers Women'...
The LYCRA Company officially launched LYCRA VintageFX fiber at Kingpins Amsterdam on April 15–16, 2026. This next-generation dual-core stretch fiber delivers authentic vintage denim aesthetics alongsi...
NILIT introduces a new range of SENSIL performance workwear fabrics at Techtextil Frankfurt 2026. The collection features thermal management, moisture control, odor resistance, and enhanced durability...
Leading apparel brands including Walmart and REI have signed letters of support for unspun's plan to build automated manufacturing hubs in the U.S. using AI-enabled 3D weaving technology. Backed by ov...
