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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Sri Lanka's purchasing managers' index data for May 2026 revealed a sharp upturn in manufacturing activity, led by the textiles and apparel sector, with new orders rising to 52.6 and production climbi...
U.S.-based Panda Biotech has signed a landmark agreement with India's Culturewell Trading LLP to channel certified industrial hemp fiber into India's textile supply chain. The deal introduces OEKO-TEX...
A new Life Cycle Assessment study by Textile Exchange and SCS Consulting Services delivers the first publicly available environmental data on polyester production across Asia, Europe, and the US. The...
Euratex research reveals deep fragmentation in Europe's emerging textile EPR systems, with divergent national schemes creating mounting compliance costs for cross-border producers. The report, titled...
The 2026 Atlanta Market at AmericasMart moved approximately one month ahead of its traditional July schedule to avoid overlap with FIFA World Cup events at nearby Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Despite reduce...
Cotton Incorporated's Cotton ConneXions Insight to Impact event on June 18, 2026, united more than 300 industry leaders from 140 companies across 10 countries to advance cotton innovation and supply c...
Lenzing Group showcased its bio-based nonwoven solutions at CIDPEX, Techtextil, and INDEX during H1 2026, reinforcing its global market presence across three continents. The company's LENZING™ DualWip...
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is visiting Beijing from June 23–26, 2026, to attract a new wave of Chinese investment in manufacturing and export-oriented industries. The Bangladesh Investme...
Arclin has finalized its acquisition of DuPont's aramid fiber business, assuming stewardship of the globally recognized Kevlar® and Nomex® brands. CEO Bradley Bolduc and President Mark Glaspey outline...
