Lithuanian scientists turn textile ash into high-strength cement
Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) are developing methods to convert textile waste into energy and high-performance cement, offering a potential breakthrough for two of Europe’s most resource-intensive sectors.…
Primark Lifts Share of Sustainable Fibres to 74%
International retailer Primark has released its fourth annual Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report 2024/25, revealing substantial gains in its push toward more sustainable fashion under the Primark Cares strategy. According…
Egypt’s Textile Sector Hits Back at Rival Marketing Push
Egypt’s textile industry is sounding the alarm as local producers accuse foreign competitors — notably from Türkiye and India — of deploying “aggressive marketing” tactics that threaten the country’s export…
Turkish Textile Group Vantela to Invest in Tunisia’s Textile Sector
The Turkish textile group VANTELA has formally announced it intends to invest in Tunisia, signalling a fresh wave of international confidence in the North African country’s textile sector. VANTELA’s chief…
Pakistan’s Textile Sector Leans on Synthetic Fiber Imports
Pakistan’s textile industry is rapidly shifting away from a long-standing reliance on cotton — increasingly importing synthetic fiber and yarn to meet changing global demand. According to a recent report…
Guatemala’s Apparel Imports Soar as Sourcing Shifts from China to U.S.
Guatemala saw a sharp rise in apparel imports during the first eight months of 2025, with import volumes up 34.78 percent in Jan–Aug compared with the same period last year.…
Garment Industry Warns Legal Gaps Could Undermine Labour Law Reforms
Industry leaders warned on Thursday that unresolved gaps in Bangladesh’s newly amended labour law could strain the country’s garment sector unless the reforms are aligned with the practical realities manufacturers…
YKK Accelerates Net-Zero Drive as 2024 Cuts Push Climate Goals Forward
Japan’s YKK Corporation has reported significant progress toward its long-term decarbonisation targets, outlining 2024 achievements as part of its pathway to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The latest sustainability report,…
BKMEA Hosts Strategic Dinner to Strengthen Bangladesh–Uzbekistan Textile Partnership
In a significant step toward building deeper economic and textile-sector cooperation between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan, the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) hosted a high-level dinner in honor of…
Bangladesh’s Social Watch Appoints New National and HR Development Advisers
In a ceremony held recently in Gulshan, the national human-rights organisation Bureau of Social Watch appointed noted young entrepreneur and media personality Salauddin Chowdhury as its new National Adviser. His…