EU shoemakers launch first common ecodesign standard
A coalition of European footwear manufacturers, researchers and policymakers has launched a four-year project to build the first standardised ecodesign framework for shoes, an effort organisers say is overdue in…
Bangladesh Eyes Untapped Mercosur Market to Increase RMG Exports
Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) sector is increasingly looking toward South America's Mercosur bloc as a long-term growth opportunity, with industry leaders warning that export diversification is becoming a necessity rather…
Australian Fibers Boost Bangladesh’s Premium Textile Ambitions
Bangladesh's textile and apparel industry marked an important milestone in its journey toward higher-value and sustainable manufacturing as Australian Merino wool and Australian cotton were showcased together in the country…
Denim’s Big Names Land in Vietnam for 8th Denimsandjeans Show
Global denim mills, chemical suppliers and garment manufacturers converged on Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday for the eighth edition of the Denimsandjeans Vietnam exhibition, a two-day trade show organizers…
Sustainable textiles drive shift in performance apparel
Sustainable textiles are rapidly reshaping the global performance apparel industry as brands accelerate the adoption of natural and man-made cellulosic fibres to reduce reliance on petroleum-based synthetics, according to a…
KARL MAYER Sees Strong Demand at ITM 2026
German textile machinery manufacturer KARL MAYER said it saw stronger-than-expected demand at the ITM 2026 trade fair in Istanbul, as buyers in Türkiye and surrounding markets increasingly prioritize efficiency, automation…
BUFT Wins Best Poster Award at ICTSE 2026 for Sustainable Textile Research
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) has added another milestone to its growing research achievements by securing the 1st Place Best Poster Award at the 4th International Conference on…
China eyes Bangladesh’s $9bn textile gap
China is stepping up its focus on Bangladesh’s textile sector, targeting a supply chain gap worth an estimated $8–9 billion annually as the South Asian nation accelerates efforts to attract…
Geisa redefines textile engineering
Spanish manufacturer Geisa Fabrics is positioning itself at the forefront of technical textile innovation with a system of textile engineering that integrates structure, performance, and sustainability into a single development…
Spain’s Footwear Crisis Hits Breaking Point
Spain's footwear industry was bracing for its first nationwide strike in years as a bitter wage dispute collided with what manufacturers describe as an unprecedented structural crisis. Unions UGT FICA…