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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…

7 days ago

Egypt’s Textile Sector Hits Back at Rival Marketing Push

Egypt’s textile industry is sounding the alarm as local producers accuse foreign competitors — notably from Türkiye and India —…

2 weeks ago

Turkish Textile Group Vantela to Invest in Tunisia’s Textile Sector

The Turkish textile group VANTELA has formally announced it intends to invest in Tunisia, signalling a fresh wave of international…

2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s Textile Sector Leans on Synthetic Fiber Imports

Pakistan’s textile industry is rapidly shifting away from a long-standing reliance on cotton — increasingly importing synthetic fiber and yarn…

2 weeks ago

Guatemala’s Apparel Imports Soar as Sourcing Shifts from China to U.S.

Guatemala saw a sharp rise in apparel imports during the first eight months of 2025, with import volumes up 34.78…

2 weeks ago

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Edges Lower in November 2025

U.S. consumer sentiment eased in November as households contended with persistent inflation and weakening incomes, according to the latest reading…

3 weeks ago

U.S. Holiday Shoppers Pivot to Apparel and Footwear Over Luxury

U.S. consumers are shifting their holiday spending toward practical items such as apparel and footwear, moving away from luxury goods…

3 weeks ago

India’s Cotton Sector Transforming with New Regenerative Farming Drive

WWF-India and Solidaridad Asia have launched a major regenerative farming initiative targeting India’s cotton farmers, aiming to bring 1 million…

3 weeks ago

Global cotton production, trade set to rise in 2025-26: WASDE

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its latest monthly “World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates” (WASDE) report projected…

4 weeks ago

Bangladesh Sets Ambitious Push to Expand Apparel Exports to Japan

Bangladesh plans to raise its apparel exports to Japan as the sector targets higher-value segments and deeper trade cooperation with…

4 weeks ago