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Gartex Texprocess India 2025 Sets New Benchmarks in Automation and Sustainable Innovation

The 13th Gartex Texprocess India concluded on 23 August at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, drawing a record footfall of 15,790 attendees from 436 cities across India and 31…

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Sweden’s Rebl Industries signs robotics deals with H&M and IKEA

Swedish robotics company Rebl Industries has signed framework agreements with global fashion and home retail giants H&M and IKEA to roll out its next-generation robots-as-a-service (RaaS) in warehouses worldwide. The…

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Unifi hopes tariff clarity will revive orders after Q4 sales fall

U.S. recycled polyester supplier Unifi Inc (UFI.N) reported a 12% fall in fourth-quarter sales on Thursday, as customers delayed orders amid uncertainty over tariffs. Chief Executive Eddie Ingle said the…

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Shoes & Leather – Guangzhou 2025 Delivers Strong International Impact

The international footwear and leather industry has signaled renewed strength in 2025, with organizers reporting robust participation and visitor turnout at two major trade shows in Asia – the 33rd…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Say It Ain’t So: Why Slam India With Such High Tariffs?

Trump’s 50% Tariff on India: Apparel and Textile Exports at Risk

Robert Antoshak

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…

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