Bangladesh’s 16.68% Power Tariff Hike Deepens Cost Crisis for Textile Exporters
Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry is facing a new wave of cost pressure following a 16.68% increase in retail electricity tariffs, a move that industry stakeholders warn could further squeeze…
China’s New Laws Put Global Firms in a Legal Trap
China has quietly enacted two sweeping laws that legal experts say put thousands of multinational companies in an almost impossible position: comply with Western sanctions and supply chain rules, or…
Superfeet Brings Custom 3D Insoles Home via iPhone Scan
Superfeet, the Washington-based insole maker that has spent nearly five decades building a following among runners and athletes, has taken a significant step toward bringing professional-grade orthotics into the home,…
Jeans Got Greener: Pili’s Bug-Brewed Indigo Wins ANDAM Prize
A French biotechnology company whose fermentation-derived dye can halve the carbon footprint of dyeing a pair of jeans has taken the Special Prize at the prestigious ANDAM Innovation Awards, signalling…
US Tariff Proposal Targets India, Bangladesh and Dozens of Nations
The United States has proposed a fresh round of tariffs on imports from more than 60 countries, including India, Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Japan and the United Kingdom, citing concerns over…
Ashgabat Hosts Turkmen Textile Expo 2026
Turkmenistan is set to strengthen its position in the global textile and apparel supply chain as the Turkmen Textile Expo 2026 opens in Ashgabat, drawing international manufacturers, buyers and industry…
Bangladesh Garment Exports Fall 3.4% in FY26 Despite Strong Start
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry, the backbone of the country's export economy, posted a decline in export earnings during the first eleven months of fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, reflecting weaker…
European Textile Industry Unveils Digital Roadmap to Meet AI, DPP and Sustainability Demands
Europe's textile and apparel industry has launched an ambitious digital transformation roadmap aimed at helping manufacturers, brands, and suppliers adapt to mounting regulatory requirements, rising global competition, and the growing…
World Collective Launches DPP-Ready Textile Library Ahead of EU Compliance Push
Sustainable sourcing platform World Collective has launched what it describes as the fashion industry's first supplier-verified, Digital Product Passport (DPP)-ready textile library, offering brands access to materials structured to meet…
AAFA Launches ‘250 Years of Fashion’ Archive Celebrating America’s Style Legacy
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has launched a new digital platform, “250 Years of Fashion,” showcasing the brands, products, innovators, and cultural milestones that have helped shape American fashion…