Bangladesh Extends Export Incentives to Apparel Subcontractors
Bangladesh has introduced a major policy shift in its ready-made garment (RMG) sector, allowing subcontractors to benefit from export incentives for the first time. The move is expected to strengthen…
Egypt Secures $35M Nil Örme Factory Deal as Sahinler Expands Investments
Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed a $35 million agreement with Turkiye’s Nil Örme San. ve Tic. A.Ş. to build a textile and clothing factory in the Qantara West…
US Cotton Futures Sink on Strong Crop Outlook, Oil Weakness
ICE cotton futures weakened for the second straight session yesterday as expectations of a strong US harvest and lack of external market support pressured prices. The benchmark December 2025 contract…
Say It Ain’t So: Why Slam India With Such High Tariffs?
Trump’s 50% Tariff on India: Apparel and Textile Exports at Risk
Global Trade & Market Update 2025: Tariffs, Trade Shifts, and Sustainability Pressures
Global trade is navigating a complex landscape of tariff shifts, shifting sourcing strategies, and mounting sustainability pressures. From Asia to Latin America, exporters are adjusting to new realities while regulators…
Aid by Trade Foundation Expands Reach with Over 3,000 Partners, Welcomes Mango and Nordstrom
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), a leading organization for sustainable cotton and cashmere standards, has expanded its global reach. More than 3,000 companies in the textile supply chain are…
Bangladesh and CottonConnect Join Forces to Elevate Sustainable Cotton
In a significant push to align Bangladesh’s cotton sector with global sustainability and market standards, CottonConnect has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Cotton Development Board (CDB).…
Mars Materials Secures Breakthrough Validation for CO₂-Based Acrylonitrile
Mars Materials, a public benefit corporation focused on embedding captured carbon dioxide into everyday products, has announced a major milestone with the industry-first validation of its CO₂-based acrylonitrile. Global chemical…
Global Footwear Exports Rise in 2024, China’s Share Slips Further
Global footwear exports posted a 4.6 percent gain in 2024, rebounding to nearly 14.8 billion pairs, according to the newly released World Footwear Yearbook 2025 by APICCAPS. The growth signals…
Levi’s Appoints Chris Callieri as Chief Supply Chain Officer
Levi Strauss & Co. has named Chris Callieri as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective September 15, 2025, as the company sharpens its focus on…