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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…
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…
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…
DyStar Partners Centraltexindo for Sustainable Dyeing Upgrade
DyStar has partnered with Indonesia-based PT Centraltexindo to enhance sustainable dyeing operations, underscoring a growing industry shift toward cleaner textile…
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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,…
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…
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…
Online Clothing Rental Market Set to Surpass $7 Billion
The global online clothing rental market is entering a period of sustained expansion, with new data indicating it could reach…
SHEIN Data Reveals Rise in Circular Fashion Habits
SHEIN has said new consumer research points to a shift towards more circular fashion behaviours, but a closer analysis of…
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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