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Textile industry journalist covering the latest trends and developments in the global textile market.

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EUROPE

Proposte – a universal textile language standing for excellence, quality and innovation

The 32nd edition of Proposte, the world preview of furnishing fabrics and curtains, will be held at the usual venue of Villa Erba in...

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Proposte – a universal textile language standing for excellence, quality and innovation
GLOBAL

Rieter demonstrates resilience in the challenging first half of 2025

Rieter demonstrates resilience in the challenging first half of 2025

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Rieter demonstrates resilience in the challenging first half of 2025
USA

Something from Nothing: Making Cordage from the Garden

All Access Exclusive Something from Nothing: Making Cordage from the Garden Learn how to twist cordage, plus find two projects for your garden cordage!...

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Something from Nothing: Making Cordage from the Garden
COTTON

Strategic Leadership In Cotton: William Kimbrell

Textile World Executive Forum Fiber World Strategic Leadership In Cotton: William Kimbrell

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Strategic Leadership In Cotton: William Kimbrell
APPAREL

Texworld NYC & Apparel Sourcing New York 2025: Over 670 exhibitors deliver global fabric innovation, sustainability, and trend insights

Texworld NYC & Apparel Sourcing New York 2025: Over 670 exhibitors deliver global fabric innovation, sustainability, and trend insights

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Texworld NYC & Apparel Sourcing New York 2025: Over 670 exhibitors deliver global fabric innovation, sustainability, and trend insights
GLOBAL

Tour de Fleece 2025: Plotting Your Own Course

Tour de Fleece 2025: Plotting Your Own Course Looking back at past events can help you plan for a successful and fun spinning event....

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Tour de Fleece 2025: Plotting Your Own Course
EUROPE

Trends & innovations in fabrics, Türkiye’s case and international perspective

The fabric landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, tracing a path from petrochemicals to plant-based, bio-fabricated fibers; from passive materials to interactive smart textiles;...

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Trends & innovations in fabrics, Türkiye’s case and international perspective
APPAREL

“Türkiye’de Bir İlk Olan, Yerli Dikiş Kafası Prototipini Tanıttık”

“Türkiye’de Bir İlk Olan, Yerli Dikiş Kafası Prototipini Tanıttık” 18/07/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, GARMENTTECH ÖZEL, KONFEKSİYON, RÖPORTAJ Röportaj: Dilek Hayırlı  Konfeksiyon dikiş otomasyonunda Türkiye’nin öncü firmalarından Robotech,...

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“Türkiye’de Bir İlk Olan, Yerli Dikiş Kafası Prototipini Tanıttık”
EUROPE

UK launches microbe innovation hub to transform industrial waste into green materials

UK launches microbe innovation hub to transform industrial waste into green materials

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UK launches microbe innovation hub to transform industrial waste into green materials
ASIA

US upland cotton sales plunge 93%, pima down 25% this week: USDA

US upland cotton sales plunge 93%, pima down 25% this week: USDA

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US upland cotton sales plunge 93%, pima down 25% this week: USDA
GLOBAL

Uster Technologies, Bir Patent İhlali Davasını Daha Kazandı

Uster Technologies, Bir Patent İhlali Davasını Daha Kazandı 07/07/2025/ELYAF & İPLİK, ETEXTILEMAGAZINE “Çin’de inovasyon için bir zafer” olarak nitelendirilen davada, Uster Technologies, bir rakibine...

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Uster Technologies, Bir Patent İhlali Davasını Daha Kazandı
APPAREL

Yarn  Expo Autumn to inspire international exchange and promote sustainability

Yarn  Expo Autumn to inspire international exchange and promote sustainability

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Yarn  Expo Autumn to inspire international exchange and promote sustainability
GLOBAL

ASEAN+3 faces slower growth in 2025–26 due to tariff shocks: AMRO

The ASEAN+3 region is expected to grow at 3.8 per cent in 2025 and 3.6 per cent in 2026, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research...

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ASEAN+3 faces slower growth in 2025–26 due to tariff shocks: AMRO
APPAREL

Building on China+1 sourcing strategies

Can Vietnam continue to build on the China+1 sourcing strategies of performance apparel brands and retailers? !assets/images/dreamstime_s_170427221-612x408-boxed.jpg “© Dreamstime”)

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Building on China+1 sourcing strategies
USA

CORCA gains bipartisan support to tackle organised retail crime in US

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) is gaining momentum following a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing chaired by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). The legislation,...

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CORCA gains bipartisan support to tackle organised retail crime in US
EUROPE

Dilo Systems installs state-of-the-art needling technology at ALMA SPA, Italy

!assets/images/dilo-1-1.jpg “dilo-1-1”) Dilo Systems installs state-of-the-art needling technology at ALMA SPA, Italy

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Dilo Systems installs state-of-the-art needling technology at ALMA SPA, Italy
CHINA

First Steps in Charkha Spinning

First Steps in Charkha Spinning Curious about spinning short-stapled fibers such as cotton? Consider the charkha! Curious about spinning short-stapled fibers such as cotton?...

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First Steps in Charkha Spinning
EUROPE

Garware Technical Fibres to acquire Offshore & Trawl Supply, as part of its global strategy

!assets/images/ok-garware-adquiere-noruega-ots-1.jpeg “ok-garware-adquiere-noruega-ots-1”) Garware Technical Fibres to acquire Offshore & Trawl Supply, as part of its global strategy

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Garware Technical Fibres to acquire Offshore & Trawl Supply, as part of its global strategy
APPAREL

Piece Dyeing: It’s Never Over

Subscriber Exclusive Piece Dyeing: It’s Never Over Looking for a great way to use up oddball skeins? See how one spinner knitted a shawl...

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Piece Dyeing: It’s Never Over
INDUSTRIAL

Ready for Texture? Try Garneting In This New Mini-Course

All Access Exclusive Ready for Texture? Try Garneting In This New Mini-Course Learn how to spin luscious handspun textures using recycled bits of yarn,...

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Ready for Texture? Try Garneting In This New Mini-Course
GLOBAL

Reju partners with Circle-8

Highlighting the importance of cooperation in turning textile waste into resource. !assets/images/retex-517x408-boxed.jpg “NewRetex automated sorting line on display at the recent Textiles Recycling Expo...

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Reju partners with Circle-8
HOME-TEXTILES

Rug vendors prepped for debuts at Vegas market

Las Vegas – Numerous rug companies are set to debut their latest collections at the upcoming Las VegasMarket, July 27–31. Capel Rugs plans to...

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Rug vendors prepped for debuts at Vegas market
GLOBAL

Spin Off Submissions Summer 2026: Stretch

Spin Off Submissions Summer 2026: Stretch Tell us how you stretch your skills, stash and more. Submit your idea for the Summer 2026 issue...

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Spin Off Submissions Summer 2026: Stretch
WOOL

Textured Yarn Tutorial: Adding Locks as an Intermittent Third Ply

Subscriber Exclusive Textured Yarn Tutorial: Adding Locks as an Intermittent Third Ply Try this high-impact, no-fuss way to make textured locks shine. Try this...

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Textured Yarn Tutorial: Adding Locks as an Intermittent Third Ply
GLOBAL

Time to vote for favorites from Las Vegas Market Snapshot finalists

Las Vegas – Las Vegas Market has named 40 finalists in its Market Snapshot program, and online voting for the People’s Choice winners is...

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Time to vote for favorites from Las Vegas Market Snapshot finalists
GLOBAL

Travel Spindles for Tour de Fleece: 3 Things to Know

Travel Spindles for Tour de Fleece: 3 Things to Know Supported spindles keep you spinning, even when you’re on the go. Supported spindles keep...

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Travel Spindles for Tour de Fleece: 3 Things to Know
GLOBAL

Why to Pair Supported Spindles + Cashmere

Why to Pair Supported Spindles + Cashmere Don’t let this short-stapled fiber intimidate you—it’s a joy to spin with simple tools! Don’t let this...

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Why to Pair Supported Spindles + Cashmere
CHINA

XingFengMing Partners with Leaf Bio to Drive Sustainable Transformation in the Global Fiber Industry

On the afternoon of July 17, amid enthusiastic applause, XingFengMing Group and Leaf Bio successfully held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony. The event was...

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XingFengMing Partners with Leaf Bio to Drive Sustainable Transformation in the Global Fiber Industry
APPAREL

2025 sees challenges and opportunities for the BD RMG Industry

2025 sees challenges and opportunities for the BD RMG Industry By

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2025 sees challenges and opportunities for the BD RMG Industry
FASHION

A seminar on Precision in Placement Printing

A seminar on Precision in Placement Printing By

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A seminar on Precision in Placement Printing
ASIA

Bangladesh RMG sector is currently navigating a complex Landscape

Bangladesh RMG sector is currently navigating a complex Landscape By

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Bangladesh RMG sector is currently navigating a complex Landscape
APPAREL

Bharat Tex: Garment resale befitted response to environmental concerns

Indians are considered the thriftiest consumers in the world. The resale of used garments is a suitable answer to the mounting pressure on the...

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Bharat Tex: Garment resale befitted response to environmental concerns
APPAREL

Bharat Tex: India aims to boost T&A exports 2.5-fold in 5 Years

India is confident of achieving a target of $100 billion in textile and apparel exports, including overseas shipments of garments worth $40 billion, within...

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Bharat Tex: India aims to boost T&A exports 2.5-fold in 5 Years
ASIA

Bharat Tex: Tiruppur leads sustainable revolution in textiles

India is one of the most important textile hubs, and Tiruppur is transforming its production process by focusing on sustainable practices such as Zero...

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Bharat Tex: Tiruppur leads sustainable revolution in textiles
APPAREL

Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Garment technology, Dyes & chemicals, Handicraft events

The Union Minister of Textiles inaugurated Garment technology, Dyes & chemicals, Handicraft events at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida by lighting...

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Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Garment technology, Dyes & chemicals, Handicraft events
GLOBAL

India's Q4 FY25 merchandise exports to grow 3.64% YoY: Exim Bank

India’s total merchandise exports will be worth $124.8 billion in the fourth quarter (Q4) of fiscal 2024-25 (FY25)—a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 3.64 per...

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India's Q4 FY25 merchandise exports to grow 3.64% YoY: Exim Bank
ASIA

Shein offers Chinese manufacturers incentive to move to Vietnam

Shein offers Chinese manufacturers incentive to move to Vietnam By

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Shein offers Chinese manufacturers incentive to move to Vietnam
APPAREL

Textile Youth Carnival 2.5 Successfully Held

Textile Youth Carnival 2.5 Successfully Held By

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Textile Youth Carnival 2.5 Successfully Held
FASHION

6 days to deadline for HTT’s NY Market issue

!assets/images/htt-product-pages-full-300x160-5.jpg “htt-product-pages-full-300x160-5”) New York – We are now at work on the print edition of HTT’s big New York Home Fashions Market issue! Any...

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6 days to deadline for HTT’s NY Market issue
APPAREL

Bharat Tex-Handicrafts: A cultural showcase of Indian craftsmanship

Bharat Tex 2025 has been showcasing India’s rich culture at its second venue in Greater Noida, through the strong participation of artisans and artists....

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Bharat Tex-Handicrafts: A cultural showcase of Indian craftsmanship
GLOBAL

Bolstered by new location, Shoppe Object reports 30% higher attendance in February

New York – Shoppe Object, a home and gift trade show owned by Andmore, reported 30% higher attendance at its February show compared with...

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Bolstered by new location, Shoppe Object reports 30% higher attendance in February
COTTON

Budget 2025-26 announces Rs. 5272 crores for the Ministry of Textiles

The Union Budget 2025-26 was presented by the Union Finance Minister on February 1, 2025. The Budget announced an outlay of Rs. 5272 crores...

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Budget 2025-26 announces Rs. 5272 crores for the Ministry of Textiles
INDIA

Digital Love: India’s Valentine’s Gifting Sees 10M Online Orders

India’s gifting landscape is undergoing a digital transformation, with online platforms emerging as the preferred choice for festive and occasion-based shopping. In the first...

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Digital Love: India’s Valentine’s Gifting Sees 10M Online Orders
GLOBAL

Egypt's SCZONE inks deals for 2 textile factories at $3 mn investment

With a total investment of over $3 million, the general authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has entered into agreements for two...

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Egypt's SCZONE inks deals for 2 textile factories at $3 mn investment
APPAREL

Insights into Bangladesh’s Position in the US Apparel Market for 2024

Insights into Bangladesh’s Position in the US Apparel Market for 2024 By

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Insights into Bangladesh’s Position in the US Apparel Market for 2024
GLOBAL

Reliance showcases Industry-Leading Polyester Technologies, RElan SuPer and HEXaREL Quanta Fabrics

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s largest private sector company, is participating in BharatTex 2025, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the textile...

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Reliance showcases Industry-Leading Polyester Technologies, RElan SuPer and HEXaREL Quanta Fabrics
APPAREL

Solaric Global successfully Launches 1020 kWp rooftop solar project with Nafa Apparels Ltd

Solaric Global successfully Launches 1020 kWp rooftop solar project with Nafa Apparels Ltd By

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Solaric Global successfully Launches 1020 kWp rooftop solar project with Nafa Apparels Ltd
APPAREL

The LYCRA Company launches new COOLMAX CORE fibre at Bharat Tex 2025

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, will introduce its exclusive new...

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The LYCRA Company launches new COOLMAX CORE fibre at Bharat Tex 2025
APPAREL

Africa’s challenges present an opportunity to reshape its economic future, says UNCTAD

Africa’s challenges present an opportunity to reshape its economic future, says UNCTAD

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Africa’s challenges present an opportunity to reshape its economic future, says UNCTAD
TRENDS

Australia's business confidence rises despite weak January

Australia’s business conditions took a downturn in January, reversing the previous month’s gains, as trading conditions and profitability weakened, according to the latest National...

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Australia's business confidence rises despite weak January
FASHION

Bharat Tex 2025 opens with focus on sustainability & digitisation

India’s global textile exhibition Bharat Tex 2025 began with the inauguration by Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles on Friday at Bharat Mandapam, New...

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Bharat Tex 2025 opens with focus on sustainability & digitisation
CHINA

Drewry WCI falls as slow demand persists post-Chinese New Year holiday

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) composite index fell by 5.43 per cent to $3,095 per 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU) on February 13, down...

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Drewry WCI falls as slow demand persists post-Chinese New Year holiday
EUROPE

Germany's Mytheresa sees 13.4% YoY sales growth in Q2 FY25

Mytheresa, an online luxury fashion retailer based in Munich (Germany), has reported sales of €223.0 million (~$232.97 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of...

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Germany's Mytheresa sees 13.4% YoY sales growth in Q2 FY25
COTTON

ICE cotton ends three-days rally despite strong US export sales

ICE cotton futures faced profit booking despite strong US cotton export sales. ICE cotton ended a three-day rally on Thursday with a drop of...

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ICE cotton ends three-days rally despite strong US export sales
APPAREL

India's MP clears new Industrial Promotion Policy with 10 sub-policies

India’s Madhya Pradesh cabinet recently approved the state’s Industrial Promotion Policy 2025 to attract domestic and foreign investment and generate 2 million jobs. The...

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India's MP clears new Industrial Promotion Policy with 10 sub-policies
APPAREL

NBTS Central Committee 2025-26: Leading the Future of Textile Industry

NBTS Central Committee 2025-26: Leading the Future of Textile Industry By

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NBTS Central Committee 2025-26: Leading the Future of Textile Industry
ASIA

Pioneering the Next Era of Textile Chemicals: Matex’s Roadmap for Innovation and Growth

Pioneering the Next Era of Textile Chemicals: Matex’s Roadmap for Innovation and Growth By

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Pioneering the Next Era of Textile Chemicals: Matex’s Roadmap for Innovation and Growth
FASHION

Première Vision Paris: Setting the course for spring-summer 2026 fashion trends

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Première Vision Paris: Setting the course for spring-summer 2026 fashion trends
GLOBAL

Trump greenlights reciprocal tariffs in latest order

Washington – President Trump signed a memorandum Thursday that greenlights reciprocal tariffs, or the implementation of the same tariffs other countries have on the...

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Trump greenlights reciprocal tariffs in latest order
FASHION

7 days to deadline for HTT’s NY Market issue

!assets/images/htt-product-pages-full-300x160-4.jpg “htt-product-pages-full-300x160-4”) New York – We are now at work on the print edition of HTT’s big New York Home Fashions Market issue! Any...

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7 days to deadline for HTT’s NY Market issue