Global Standard Launches Public Consultation for New Sustainability Certification: GRTS
Global Standard, the non-profit organization behind the internationally acclaimed Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has launched a public consultation for its new voluntary sustainability certification — the Global Responsible Textile…
How Cellulose Fibres Are Shaping the Future of Sustainable Fashion
When the global textile industry speaks about sustainability, cellulose fibres seldom make headlines. Yet these fibres, rooted in nature and refined by science, are quietly transforming the industry from within.…
Vietnamese Giants Team Up to Cut Polyester Fibre Imports
Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) and Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) have formalized a Principal Agreement to supply polyester staple fibre (PSF) through their subsidiaries, Vietnam…
Netherlands Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.8% in June 2025
The Netherlands’ unemployment rate remained steady at 3.8 percent in June 2025, unchanged from April and May, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This translates to approximately 386,000 unemployed individuals, although…
Vietnam’s Footwear Exports Surge 10% in H1 2025, Eyeing $29B Target
Vietnam’s leather and footwear industry recorded over $14 billion in exports in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 10% year-on-year (YoY) growth, according to data released by the country’s…
Reconomy Unveils ‘Textile EPR Strategy 2030’ Roadmap
Reconomy, a global leader in circular economy solutions, has unveiled a comprehensive strategic paper titled ‘Textile EPR Strategy 2030’, offering a forward-looking roadmap to help textile businesses navigate the rapidly…
Covestro Launches Fire-Safe Foam for EV Battery Protection
Covestro, the German materials powerhouse, has launched its Baysafe BEF flame‑retardant encapsulation polyurethane foam – a breakthrough aimed at preventing thermal propagation between battery cells in electric vehicles (EVs) and portable…
Top 10 Yarn Manufacturers in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry depends heavily on its spinning sector to meet both domestic and global demand. From conventional cotton yarn to high-performance threads and recycled fibers, these manufacturers…
Qore Opens $300M Iowa Facility to Produce Bio‑Based QIRA®
Qore, the joint venture between Germany’s HELM and Cargill, on Tuesday officially opened its $300 million QIRA® production facility in Eddyville, Iowa, marking the world’s first commercial-scale plant converting corn…
Coats Group to Acquire OrthoLite and Cirql in $770 Million Deal
Coats Group Plc, a global leader in industrial threads and footwear components, has announced it will acquire Cirql and OrthoLite for a total consideration of $770 million, in a move…