AmCham Urges Diversified Energy Strategy As Bangladesh Faces Surging Demand
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh has called for a diversified and forward-looking energy strategy as the country braces for a sharp rise in demand, warning that delays in…
Global Energy Crisis Puts Pressure on Bangladesh’s RMG Engine
Amid rising global energy prices and escalating geopolitical tensions, Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry is facing a new wave of cost pressures and supply chain uncertainties. From increased fuel costs…
BASF, Clarks Launch Futuristic PU Shoe at CHINAPLAS 2026
BASF and Clarks have unveiled a futuristic polyurethane (PU) concept shoe at CHINAPLAS 2026, showcasing the potential of single-material construction in next-generation footwear. The concept shoe integrates BASF’s advanced PU…
Iran Conflict Sends Bangladesh Acid Prices Soaring
Supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Iran conflict have sent sulphuric acid prices in Bangladesh soaring by up to tenfold, squeezing fertilizer producers, chemical industries and raising fresh concerns over…
AGI Denim Launches ‘Wellness Edit’ amid Comfort-Driven Shift
AGI Denim has introduced a new concept line titled “The Wellness Edit,” signaling a growing shift in the global denim industry toward comfort, well-being and lifestyle-oriented apparel. The Pakistan-based premium…
Hyosung TNC Unveils Sugarcane-Based Elastane for Denim
Hyosung TNC is accelerating its push into bio-based textiles, unveiling a new generation of sugarcane-derived elastane for denim at the Kingpins Amsterdam, as the fashion industry seeks scalable alternatives to…
U.S. Launches $144 mln Push to Tackle Microplastics in Human Body
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a $144 million research initiative aimed at detecting, understanding and potentially removing microplastics from the human body, marking one of…
Global Textile Industry Shows Early Stabilization, ITMF Survey Finds
The global textile industry is showing early signs of stabilization after a prolonged downturn, though weak demand continues to weigh heavily on business conditions, according to the latest survey by…
Global Recognition for Youngone’s Kihak Sung at ATEXCON 2026
Kihak Sung, Chairman of Youngone Corporation, has received the Global Textile Lifetime Achievement Award at the ATEXCON 2026 held in Telangana, India. The recognition honors entrepreneurs and industry leaders whose…
Global Textile Chemicals Market to Reach $48 Billion by 2035
The global textile chemicals market is set for significant growth, with projections indicating that the market size will reach USD 48.03 billion by 2035, up from USD 29.31 billion in…