Recover™ Launches Ready-to-Use Recycled Cotton Yarns
Spanish materials science company Recover™ has launched a new portfolio of ready-to-use recycled cotton yarns, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of recycled fibers across the textile and apparel industry.…
ETI Targets Worker Rights in 2030 Strategy
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) has launched its Strategy 2030, outlining an ambitious plan to advance human rights across global supply chains by shifting focus from corporate compliance to worker-centered,…
World of Textile Sourcing Comes to Dhaka: Intex Bangladesh 2026 Opens New Global Opportunities
Bangladesh's position as a leading global apparel sourcing hub is set to receive a further boost as Intex Bangladesh 2026 prepares to bring together textile manufacturers, suppliers, buyers and industry…
KARL MAYER Debuts 4-Way Stretch Eyelash Lace
German textile machinery manufacturer KARL MAYER has unveiled a breakthrough in lace technology at ITM 2026, introducing a TEXTRONIC® eyelash lace featuring a previously unattainable four-way stretch, expanding design possibilities…
Snowtex Secures Two Prestigious Decathlon Awards
Bangladesh's leading apparel manufacturer, Snowtex, has earned two prestigious recognitions from global sporting goods retailer Decathlon at the South West Asia (SWA) Local Partners Forum 2026 held in Sri Lanka,…
Prickly Pear Waste Fuels Eco Dye Breakthrough
Researchers at Egypt’s National Research Centre (NRC) are upcycling prickly pear peel waste into sustainable, eco-friendly natural dyes for wool, offering a potential alternative to the textile industry’s heavily polluting…
Shoe Prices Surge as Tariffs Fuel Cost Pressures
U.S. footwear prices continued their upward climb in recent months, driven largely by tariffs and rising import costs, according to industry data from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America…
Gap Hits Cotton Goal, Advances Polyester Push
U.S. apparel retailer Gap Inc. has achieved its goal of sourcing 100% of its cotton from more sustainable sources, marking a significant milestone in its multi-year environmental strategy and underscoring…
Pitti Uomo Opens in Florence with Global Menswear in Focus
Pitti Immagine Uomo, one of the world’s leading menswear trade fairs, opened in Florence on June 16, drawing hundreds of brands and thousands of industry professionals to the historic Fortezza…
Bangladesh Apparel Exports to U.S. Fall 11% in January–April 2026
U.S. apparel imports declined sharply during the first four months of 2026, reflecting continued uncertainty in global consumer demand and shifting sourcing strategies among major apparel-exporting nations. While Bangladesh retained…