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…
Cambodia’s Apparel Exports to U.S. Slip Amid Tariff Turbulence
Cambodia shipped fewer apparel goods to the U.S. from January to July 2025 as American tariff shifts unsettled orders and squeezed margins. Exporters say frequent duty hikes and rollbacks disrupted…
Japan’s Clothing Imports Drop 4% to $2.13 Billion in July 2025
Japan's clothing imports fell 4% year-on-year to $2.13 billion in July 2025, signaling a slowdown in consumer spending amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. Data from the Japan Ministry of Finance…
EU–US Seal $1.35 Trillion Trade and Investment Deal
The United States and the European Union finalized a major trade framework that reshapes transatlantic economic relations. Under the agreement, the U.S. sets a 15% tariff on most EU imports,…
Australia’s 2025/26 Cotton Season Kicks Off in Central Highlands
The 2025/26 cotton season is officially underway in Australia, with the first plantings beginning in the Central Highlands. In a unique twist, some growers in the region are still finishing…
Declining Cotton Yields Threaten India’s Textile Competitiveness
India’s cotton sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with domestic production shrinking while consumption and imports climb, reversing the country’s long-standing role as a major exporter. Production, Consumption, Trade: A…
Brazil Strengthens Grip on Global Cotton Market with Record Exports, Sustainability Push
Brazil has consolidated its position as the world’s leading cotton exporter, combining record output with a strong sustainability narrative that is drawing increasing attention from global brands. According to Cotton…
