NAFFIC & Aware™ Launch World’s First China–Europe Digital Product Passport For Textiles
A new blockchain-based system designed to track textile products from raw materials to finished goods has been launched, marking a major step toward compliance with upcoming European Union sustainability regulations.…
Sri Lanka Garment Exports Fall In Key Export Markets
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell sharply in February, reflecting a broader slowdown in global demand that is weighing on garment-producing economies across South Asia. Exports dropped 11.46% year-on-year to $361.2…
ILO Targets Climate Risks In Ethiopia’s Textile Sector With New Initiative
The International Labour Organization (ILO), with support from the Government of Japan, has launched a new initiative aimed at building a climate-resilient, productive and socially responsible textile and garment sector…
Cotton Supply Chain Risks Persist Despite Sustainability Push
Environmental and social risks in the global cotton industry remain deeply entrenched despite growing momentum behind circular fashion models, according to a comprehensive lifecycle assessment published by Textile Exchange. The…
BASF Hikes Europe Amines Prices Up to 30% Amid Rising Costs
German chemical maker BASF SE said it is raising prices for a broad range of products in Europe by up to 30% as sharply higher costs for raw materials, energy…
DyStar Partners Centraltexindo for Sustainable Dyeing Upgrade
DyStar has partnered with Indonesia-based PT Centraltexindo to enhance sustainable dyeing operations, underscoring a growing industry shift toward cleaner textile processing as global compliance pressures intensify. The collaboration focuses on…
Germany Business Confidence Slides as Uncertainty Weighs on Economy
Germany’s business morale deteriorated in March as rising uncertainty and geopolitical tensions dampened expectations, signaling fresh headwinds for Europe’s largest economy and its global trading partners. The closely watched Ifo…
Kizik Powers New Balance Into Hands‑Free Footwear Market
Kizik’s hands‑free shoe technology is coming to New Balance through a new licensing agreement with HandsFree Labs, the companies said Thursday, signaling a major shift toward convenience-driven footwear innovation. The…
Shanghai Fashion Week 2026: China’s Designers Take Global Stage
Shanghai Fashion Week (FW26) is underway, running from March 25 to April 1, showcasing a significant shift in China’s fashion industry with both local talent and international appeal as the…
EU Tightens Textile Chemical Rules
The European Union is moving to enforce sweeping new rules on chemical transparency in textiles, compelling global apparel brands and manufacturers to disclose detailed data on hazardous substances as part…