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Denim Water Footprint Sparks Global Supply Chain Pressure

The global denim industry’s long‑standing environmental footprint is drawing renewed attention from regulators, brands and sustainability advocates as pressure grows…

Potato Waste Fiber Emerges as Low-Carbon Cotton Alternative

A British startup, Fibe, is advancing a new textile technology that converts agricultural potato waste into spinnable fibers, positioning itself…

Bangladesh Leads with 280 Green Garment Factories

Bangladesh has reached a major sustainability milestone in its ready-made garment (RMG) sector, with 280 factories now certified under the…

Europe’s Textile Recycling Faces €11 Billion Challenge

Europe’s ambition to build a circular textile economy is facing mounting financial and structural challenges, with industry estimates suggesting that…

US Consumer Sentiment Drops as Iran Conflict Shakes Short-Term Outlook

Consumer confidence in the United States has taken a noticeable hit following the onset of military tensions involving Iran, according…

NAFFIC & Aware™ Launch World’s First China–Europe Digital Product Passport For Textiles

A new blockchain-based system designed to track textile products from raw materials to finished goods has been launched, marking a…

Sri Lanka Garment Exports Fall In Key Export Markets

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell sharply in February, reflecting a broader slowdown in global demand that is weighing on garment-producing…

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Potato Waste Fiber Emerges as Low-Carbon Cotton Alternative

A British startup, Fibe, is advancing a new textile technology that converts agricultural potato waste into spinnable fibers, positioning itself…

ILO Targets Climate Risks In Ethiopia’s Textile Sector With New Initiative

The International Labour Organization (ILO), with support from the Government of Japan, has launched a new initiative aimed at building…

Cotton Supply Chain Risks Persist Despite Sustainability Push

Environmental and social risks in the global cotton industry remain deeply entrenched despite growing momentum behind circular fashion models, according…

AMANN, AeoniQ Launch Biodegradable High-Performance Sewing Thread

German thread manufacturer AMANN Group and Swiss material innovator AeoniQ have introduced AeoniQ Fil, a fully biodegradable, high-performance sewing and…

WAVE Project Develops Wool Textile Panels for Sustainable Interiors

Researchers in Germany have launched a new initiative to develop wool-based textile panels for interior construction, aiming to create sustainable…

Hidden Waste Crisis Pushes Fashion Industry Toward Circular Innovation

The global fashion industry is confronting a largely invisible crisis: massive volumes of textile waste generated during garment production. As…

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,…

Bangladesh Leads with 280 Green Garment Factories

Bangladesh has reached a major sustainability milestone in its ready-made garment (RMG) sector, with 280 factories now certified under the…

Europe’s Textile Recycling Faces €11 Billion Challenge

Europe’s ambition to build a circular textile economy is facing mounting financial and structural challenges, with industry estimates suggesting that…

US Consumer Sentiment Drops as Iran Conflict Shakes Short-Term Outlook

Consumer confidence in the United States has taken a noticeable hit following the onset of military tensions involving Iran, according…

Sri Lanka Garment Exports Fall In Key Export Markets

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell sharply in February, reflecting a broader slowdown in global demand that is weighing on garment-producing…

BASF Hikes Europe Amines Prices Up to 30% Amid Rising Costs

German chemical maker BASF SE said it is raising prices for a broad range of products in Europe by up…

Germany Business Confidence Slides as Uncertainty Weighs on Economy

Germany’s business morale deteriorated in March as rising uncertainty and geopolitical tensions dampened expectations, signaling fresh headwinds for Europe’s largest…

EU Tightens Textile Chemical Rules

The European Union is moving to enforce sweeping new rules on chemical transparency in textiles, compelling global apparel brands and…

Shanghai Fashion Week 2026: China’s Designers Take Global Stage

Shanghai Fashion Week (FW26) is underway, running from March 25 to April 1, showcasing a significant shift in China’s fashion…

Denim Deal Days Spotlights Circular Denim Shift in London

Global denim manufacturers and sustainability innovators are gathering in London this week for “Denim Deal Days,” an industry event aimed…

Yarn Expo Spring 2026 Highlights Asia’s Grip on Global Yarn Sourcing

Yarn Expo Spring 2026 reinforced Asia’s dominant position in global yarn sourcing, as the industry increasingly diversifies supply chains while…

PERFORMANCE DAYS Fair Opens in Munich Showcasing Sustainable Textiles

The PERFORMANCE DAYS Functional Fabric Fair opened on March 18, 2026 at Messe München, drawing designers, buyers and material specialists from around the…

EXINTEX 2026 Fuels $600 Million Textile Deals

The 24th edition of EXINTEX 2026 has generated strong momentum for the textile and apparel sector, with industry leaders projecting…

Nonwovens industry to gather at INDEX 26 in Geneva

The global nonwovens industry will convene in Geneva from 19–22 May 2026 for the 15th edition of INDEX™26, one of…

Texhibition Istanbul Attracts 19,325 Professionals, Boosts Turkish Textile Exports

The latest edition of Texhibition Istanbul attracted 19,325 industry professionals, reinforcing Istanbul’s growing importance as a global textile sourcing hub…

Kizik Powers New Balance Into Hands‑Free Footwear Market

Kizik’s hands‑free shoe technology is coming to New Balance through a new licensing agreement with HandsFree Labs, the companies said…

Bangladesh’s MK Footwear Secures $10m China Export Deal

Bangladesh’s MK Footwear PLC has signed a manufacturing and supply agreement with China-based Jinjiang Akia Sports Co Ltd, securing an…

Leather Sector Unites Globally for World Leather Day 2026 Campaign

The global leather industry is set to unite under a common message as Leather Naturally launches its “Make It Leather”…

Golden Goose in Talks With Qatar Fund on 10% Stake Sale

Italian luxury footwear maker Golden Goose Group is in advanced discussions to sell a roughly 10 percent minority stake to the…

Caleres Faces Uncertainty Amid Saks Bankruptcy and Stuart Weitzman Integration

U.S. footwear company Caleres Inc. is bracing for potential challenges as Saks Fifth Avenue’s parent company, Saks Global Enterprises, navigates…

Spanish Footwear Components and Machinery Association pushes University Tie-Ups for Talent

Spain’s Spanish Footwear Components and Machinery Association has said stronger partnerships between universities and the footwear industry could help the…

Portugal’s Technical Footwear Drives Export Growth in 2025

Portugal’s footwear industry saw robust growth in 2025, driven largely by a surge in technical footwear exports, data from the…

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