Revised CMIA standard strengthens focus on human rights
The non-profit Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) announced on Human Rights Day, December 10, that a revised version of its Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) sustainability standard will take effect…
US Small Business Optimism Index Rises in November
The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index climbed by 0.8 points in November to 99.0, marking the highest reading in three months and keeping…
Dutch Manufacturing Output Rises in October Despite Weaker Confidence
Dutch manufacturing output increased in October, posting a 1.9 per cent year-on-year rise after calendar adjustments, according to new figures from Statistics Netherlands. Roughly 60 per cent of industrial sectors…
Germany’s Trade Surplus Widens as Exports Edge Higher
Germany’s foreign trade improved modestly in October 2025, with exports rising 0.1 per cent month on month and imports falling 1.2 per cent on a calendar and seasonally adjusted…
US Fed Cuts Rates as Labour Market Risks Rise
The US Federal Reserve reduced its target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.5–3.75 per cent, shifting its focus toward emerging risks in the labour…
Weaving Human Rights Transformation for Sustainability
The global webinar titled Weaving Human Rights Transformation for Sustainability was organized on 9 December 2025 with a powerful exchange of ideas, insights, and forward-looking strategies from international experts, industry…
How China’s T2 Textile Mills Showcase the Future of Sustainable Manufacturing
During a recent industry visit, Amin Nurul, Sustainability Environment Manager (South Asia), H&M, toured to leading textile factories across China. It became evident that the country’s T2 fabric mills are…
Diversifying Beyond Oil: Azerbaijan’s Cotton Challenge
Azerbaijan remains an energy-rich nation that wants to be recognized for more than hydrocarbons. Oil and gas still make up around 90% of export income and over half of government…
Smart Fabrics Poised to Hit USD 29 Billion Market
The global textile industry is entering a decisive transformation phase as smart and functional textiles move from niche innovation to mainstream commercial reality. Driven by advances in materials science, embedded…
Egypt Targets US$20 Billion in Garment Exports by 2030
Egypt’s ready-made garments and textiles sector could hit US$20 billion in annual exports by 2030, according to Mahmoud Ghazal, Member of the Textile Industries Chamber and Chairperson of Nile Textile…