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BGMEA Halts New Dealings With Aditya Birla-Linked Firm Over $426,830 Unpaid Export Bill
Bangladesh’s apex garment exporters’ body has directed its members to suspend new business transactions with an Indian company linked to…
ATTI and IHKIB Advance Türkiye’s Textile Transformation Plan
The Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI), in partnership with the Istanbul Apparel Exporters Association (IHKIB), has taken a significant…
Lenzing Joins Fiber Club To Accelerate Scalable Adoption Of Recycled Fibres
Lenzing Group has joined Fiber Club as a supply chain member, reinforcing industry efforts to scale the commercialization of recycled…
China’s ANTA Pushes Merino Wool Into High-Performance Trail Running Wear
China’s leading sportswear brands are accelerating the adoption of Merino wool for technical athletic applications, as consumer demand for advanced,…
GOTS Version 8.0 Sets Stricter Sustainability Rules
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), one of the world’s most widely recognized voluntary certifications for sustainable textile production, is…
Texas AG Sues Shein Over Toxic Products and Data Privacy
The Texas Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against fast-fashion retailer Shein, accusing the company of selling products containing…
Archroma to highlight DENIM HALO at Exintex 2026
Global specialty chemicals company Archroma will participate in Exintex 2026, scheduled for March 10–13 at the Puebla Exhibition and Convention…
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China’s ANTA Pushes Merino Wool Into High-Performance Trail Running Wear
China’s leading sportswear brands are accelerating the adoption of Merino wool for technical athletic applications, as consumer demand for advanced,…
EU Moves Ahead With Mercosur Pact Increasing Fashion and Textile Trade
The European Commission’s decision to move forward with the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement could significantly reshape trade…
Bangladesh Textile Industry Pilots Water Recycling and Sustainable Financing Model
Bangladesh’s textile sector is piloting a modular wastewater recycling system paired with a novel consumer-backed financing model, as the country…
Textile Actuator Breakthrough Boosts Wearable Robotics Power
Engineers in Switzerland have unveiled a novel fabric capable of generating strong mechanical force while remaining flexible enough to be…
EU Targets Textile Waste with New Ban
The European Union has adopted new regulations that will prohibit companies from destroying unsold clothing and footwear, marking a significant…
Chemical Transparency Gains Urgency as Global Regulations Tighten
A recent industry webinar on "Better Chemical Management with The BHive" brought renewed attention to the growing complexity of chemical…
The Full Circle Textiles Project – Polyester Scales Fashion Recycling
Global fashion brands are working together to scale chemical recycling of polyester textiles, aiming to turn post-consumer clothing waste into…
Middle East Conflict Fears Mount Over Bangladesh Export Logistics
Bangladesh’s exporters are bracing for longer shipment lead times and higher freight costs as escalating tensions in the Middle East…
Sri Lanka Apparel Exports Slide in US and EU as January Demand Stays Uneven
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports started 2026 on a softer footing, with total shipments falling nearly 3% in January amid subdued…
World Braces for Possible Oil Price Spike Amid Gulf Tensions
Global energy markets are jittery as escalating tensions involving the United States and Iran stoke fears of a sharp spike…
Bangladesh Posts Strong Growth in Slowing US Market
According to data released by Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), US apparel imports declined in 2025, reflecting a challenging…
China Reclaims Top Spot as Germany’s Leading Trade Partner in 2025
China has regained its position as Germany’s largest trading partner in 2025, underscoring the resilience of bilateral supply chains despite…
New Balance Global Sales Soar to $9.2 Billion in 2025
New Balance reported a record $9.2 billion in global sales for 2025, marking a 19 % increase from 2024 and its fifth…
Comfort, Value and Sustainability Shape Apparel Demand in 2026
Global apparel demand in early 2026 is being reshaped by consumers who are prioritizing comfort, strong value and verified sustainability,…
Bangladesh Announces 7th Sustainable Apparel Forum 2026 in Dhaka
Bangladesh’s apparel industry is set to gather for a pivotal moment in its sustainability journey as the 7th Sustainable Apparel…
Indigenous Fashion Weeks Gain Global Spotlight
Indigenous Fashion Weeks have become growing international platforms that promote First Nations creativity, cultural heritage and sustainable design while giving…
Bremen Cotton Week 2026 to Shape Future of Global Cotton
The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen (ICCB) will take place March 25–27, 2026, at the Bremen City Parliament in Germany,…
Textile Recovery Summit 2026 Highlights Circular Fashion Push
Industry leaders from across the fashion, recycling and policy landscape are gathering this week in San Diego for the Textile…
DC Fashion Week 2026 Opens in Washington
DC Fashion Week returns to the U.S. capital from February 20 to February 22, 2026, bringing together emerging designers, international…
VIATT 2026 to Highlight Global Apparel and Textile Trends in Vietnam
The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is scheduled to take place at the Saigon…
Textiles Recycling Awards Open Entries Ahead of Brussels Expo 2026
The inaugural Textiles Recycling Awards have opened for entries ahead of the 2026 edition of the Textiles Recycling Expo 2026,…
Apex Footwear reinforces sustainability drive
Apex Footwear Limited, one of Bangladesh’s largest footwear producers and retailers, has emphasized that sustainability is more than a statement—it…
Deichmann Opens New Essen Campus Entrance
DEICHMANN SE, Europe’s largest privately‑owned shoe retailer, has officially opened a new central entrance building at its corporate campus in…
AAFA Welcomes Supreme Court Tariff Ruling, Seeks Quick Refunds
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has welcomed a recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States…
New Balance Global Sales Soar to $9.2 Billion in 2025
New Balance reported a record $9.2 billion in global sales for 2025, marking a 19 % increase from 2024 and its fifth…
Crocs Tops $4B in 2025 Revenue, Wholesale Pressures Persist
U.S. footwear maker Crocs, Inc. reported full-year 2025 revenue of more than $4 billion, exceeding market expectations despite a slight…
US Shoe Prices Soar at 3-Year High, FDRA Reports
U.S. retail shoe prices climbed at the fastest pace in more than three years in January, highlighting persistent cost pressures…
Footwear Industry Outlook 2026: A Year of Steady Growth, Changing Dynamic
Global Market Overview The global footwear market is expected to continue expanding through 2026, albeit at a modest pace compared…
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