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French Fashion Retail Sales Drop 1.6% in July

The activity of independent clothing retailers in France, including multi-brand outlets and franchisees, contracted by 1.6% in July compared to…

India Extends Export Obligation for QCO-Free VSF to 18 Months

In a major relief for the Indian textile sector, the government has extended the export obligation period to 18 months…

Global Textile Industry Faces Prolonged Stagnation Amid Weak Demand: ITMF Report

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) released its latest Global Textile Industry Survey on June 17, 2025, revealing a global…

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RMG sector needs diversification, energy security to reach $100 bln goal – AmCham

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry must diversify its product mix and address…

Lenzing Posts Strong H1 2025 Results, Strengthens Financial Positio

Lenzing Group delivered impressive performance in the first half of 2025, pushing…

Hagen Lotzmann Takes the Helm at Karl Mayer Technical Textiles

Hagen Lotzmann officially became Managing Director and President of Karl Mayer Technical…

Bangladesh Apparel Exports to U.S. Surge 25% in H1 2025 Amid Global Uptick

Bangladesh's apparel exports to the United States rose sharply in the first…

Trump Hits Indian Goods With 50% Tariff, Citing Russian Oil Imports

President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions with India, announcing a surprise…

U.S. Researchers Develop E‑Textile That Gives Robots a Sense of Touch

Scientists at the University at Buffalo (UB) have unveiled an innovative electronic…

Global Demand for Anti‑Static Protective Clothing Surges

Rising demand for anti‑static protective clothing stems from rapid growth in the…

Italy fines Shein €1M over false green claims

Italy’s competition authority AGCM has fined Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein €1 million…

AmCham Singapore hosts Bangladeshi delegation to boost bilateral business ties

BJ Desk The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) hosted…