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

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APPAREL

eVent Fabrics Rebrands Plant-Based Laminates as stormST and windstormST

Same Outstanding ePTFE-Free Performance, New Identity for SS 2026 eVent® Fabrics, a global leader in waterproof, breathable, and windproof fabric laminates, has announced the...

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eVent Fabrics Rebrands Plant-Based Laminates as stormST and windstormST
GLOBAL

FESPA Middle East 2025 sets record with 8% attendance increase, showcasing innovation and sustainability

FESPA Middle East 2025 sets record with 8% attendance increase, showcasing innovation and sustainability

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FESPA Middle East 2025 sets record with 8% attendance increase, showcasing innovation and sustainability
CHINA

Ice cotton gains as crude oil rises, but strong dollar caps growth

Ice cotton gains as crude oil rises, but strong dollar caps growth

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Ice cotton gains as crude oil rises, but strong dollar caps growth
TRENDS

İplik Sektörünün En Büyük Fuarı, 2025’te Bir Kez Daha Sahneye Çıkıyor!

İplik Sektörünün En Büyük Fuarı, 2025’te Bir Kez Daha Sahneye Çıkıyor! 11/02/2025/ELYAF & İPLİK, ETEXTILEMAGAZINE 26-28 Şubat 2025 tarihlerinde Tüyap Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi’nde...

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İplik Sektörünün En Büyük Fuarı, 2025’te Bir Kez Daha Sahneye Çıkıyor!
DYEING

Jubilee Dyeing & Printing Mills set to participate in Bharat Tex 2025

Jubilee Dyeing & Printing Mills Pvt Ltd, a renowned leader in the Indian textile industry, is set to present its heritage textile products at...

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Jubilee Dyeing & Printing Mills set to participate in Bharat Tex 2025
EUROPE

MoistTech Corp, Tekstil ve Nonwoven Endüstrileri için IR3000 Serisi Nem Sensörlerini Öne Çıkarıyor

MoistTech Corp, Tekstil ve Nonwoven Endüstrileri için IR3000 Serisi Nem Sensörlerini Öne Çıkarıyor 11/02/2025/BOYA BASKI TERBİYE, ETEXTILEMAGAZINE Küresel nem ölçümü ve kontrolü tedarikçisi MoistTech...

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MoistTech Corp, Tekstil ve Nonwoven Endüstrileri için IR3000 Serisi Nem Sensörlerini Öne Çıkarıyor
FINISHING

Monforts Montex and TexCoat G4 now available for trials

Combined technologies can reduce water, chemistry and energy consumption by up to 50% compared to traditional pad application processes. !assets/images/awol304-2-543x408-boxed.jpg “Pictured at the Monforts...

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Monforts Montex and TexCoat G4 now available for trials
INDIA

Shaping the Future of Textiles: NexTex Launches at Bharat Tex 2025

NexTex, an exclusive community for second-generation textile entrepreneurs, is set to launch at Bharat Tex 2025 with a high-impact networking event. Designed for young...

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Shaping the Future of Textiles: NexTex Launches at Bharat Tex 2025
APPAREL

Sustainability fuelling Tiruppur's vision for long-term growth

Tiruppur, India’s thriving knitwear hub and accounting for 55 per cent of the country’s total knitwear export, is making waves as it pioneers sustainable...

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Sustainability fuelling Tiruppur's vision for long-term growth
INDUSTRIAL

The AC Repair Checklist Every Manufacturer Needs to Avoid Costly Downtime

If you’re running a manufacturing business, you know downtime is the enemy. When your AC system fails, it’s not just about comfort—it’s about keeping...

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The AC Repair Checklist Every Manufacturer Needs to Avoid Costly Downtime
GLOBAL

Türkiye, Çorap Üretimi ve İhracatında Dünya İkincisi

Türkiye, Çorap Üretimi ve İhracatında Dünya İkincisi 11/02/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, GÜNDEM Çorap Sanayicileri Derneği Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Ender Doğan, “Sağlıklı yaşama olan ilgi nedeniyle spor çoraplara,...

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Türkiye, Çorap Üretimi ve İhracatında Dünya İkincisi
INDUSTRIAL

Turkiye's industrial production index up 7% YoY, 5% MoM in Dec

Turkiye’s industrial production index increased by 7 per cent year on year (YoY) and 5 per cent month on month (MoM) in December last...

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Turkiye's industrial production index up 7% YoY, 5% MoM in Dec
INDUSTRIAL

Unifi to close Madison plant

Proceeds of sale to be prioritised for paying down existing debt. !assets/images/repreve-620x408-boxed.jpg “© Unifi”)

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Unifi to close Madison plant
ASIA

Vietnamese PM approves carbon market development project

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently approved a project to set up and develop a domestic carbon market. The key target is to...

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Vietnamese PM approves carbon market development project
HOME-TEXTILES

Wayfair retools its consumer ideation experience, replacing Decorify with Muse

Boston — Wayfair has launched a new generative AI-backed design tool that allows users to create realistic room imagery based on their specifications.

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Wayfair retools its consumer ideation experience, replacing Decorify with Muse
FASHION

10 days to deadline for HTT’s NY Market issue

!assets/images/htt-product-pages-full-300x160-1.jpg “htt-product-pages-full-300x160-1”) New York – The print edition of HTT’s big New York Home Fashions Market issue will feature the latest news on new...

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

Banga Fashion Limited achieves LEED Platinum certificate by USGBC

Banga Fashion Limited achieves LEED Platinum certificate by USGBC By

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Banga Fashion Limited achieves LEED Platinum certificate by USGBC
ASIA

Bangladesh govt has approved a new water treatment plant in the(NSEZ) at Mirsharai, Chattogram

Bangladesh govt has approved a new water treatment plant in the(NSEZ) at Mirsharai, Chattogram By

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Bangladesh govt has approved a new water treatment plant in the(NSEZ) at Mirsharai, Chattogram
APPAREL

Bangladesh now boasts a total of 237 LEED Certified Factories

Bangladesh now boasts a total of 237 LEED Certified Factories By

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Bangladesh now boasts a total of 237 LEED Certified Factories
APPAREL

Bangladesh’s Apparel Giant Ha-Meem Group Embraces Renewable Energy with Rooftop Solar Expansion!

Bangladesh’s Apparel Giant Ha-Meem Group Embraces Renewable Energy with Rooftop Solar Expansion! By

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Bangladesh’s Apparel Giant Ha-Meem Group Embraces Renewable Energy with Rooftop Solar Expansion!
APPAREL

CMAI to showcase India's textile prowess at Bharat Tex 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is set to make a significant impact at Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event being...

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CMAI to showcase India's textile prowess at Bharat Tex 2025
HOME-TEXTILES

Denizli, Heimtextil’e 69 Firma ile Katılım Gösterdi

Denizli, Heimtextil’e 69 Firma ile Katılım Gösterdi 10/02/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, GÜNDEM Denizlili tekstilciler 14-17 Ocak tarihlerinde düzenlenen ve ev tekstili sektöründe dünyanın en önemli fuarları arasında...

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Denizli, Heimtextil’e 69 Firma ile Katılım Gösterdi
FASHION

Gift in Style This Valentine’s with VIRGIO, New Balance & ALDO!

Love is in the air—and in your wardrobe! VIRGIO’s Falling For You Valentine’s Day collection brings flirty silhouettes, romantic hues, and bold styles perfect...

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Gift in Style This Valentine’s with VIRGIO, New Balance & ALDO!
APPAREL

Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2025: Your Gateway to 100% Export-Ready Vietnamese Fashion & Textiles Products from Vietnam & Asia

!assets/images/top-banner_website_textile-value-chain-4200-x-1000-px.png “top-banner_website_textile-value-chain-4200-x-1000-px”) The Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2025(GSFVN 2025) is set to redefine the sourcing landscape for textile, garment & fashion accessories buyers. Taking...

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Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2025: Your Gateway to 100% Export-Ready Vietnamese Fashion & Textiles Products from Vietnam & Asia
FASHION

Intimiti Australia appoints Simon Pereira as Chief Marketing Officer

Intimiti Australia, the pioneering force behind CELYS, the world’s first certified fully compostable polyester fibre, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Pereira...

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Intimiti Australia appoints Simon Pereira as Chief Marketing Officer
FASHION

Natific AG to showcase ColorTech innovations at Bharat Tex 2025

Since 2008, natific AG has been the pioneers digital color technology, providing solutions that optimize color management, enhance supply chain transparency, and accelerate speed-to-market...

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Natific AG to showcase ColorTech innovations at Bharat Tex 2025
INDUSTRIAL

NWI's Spring 2025 IAB meeting to be held on May 13-14

The Nonwovens Institute’s (NWI’s) Spring 2025 Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) meeting will be held on May 13-14 at the Centennial Campus of NC State...

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NWI's Spring 2025 IAB meeting to be held on May 13-14
ASIA

PCDMA step towards bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh

PCDMA step towards bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh

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PCDMA step towards bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh
GLOBAL

Prashant Group’s Prakash Shah receives ITAMMA Lifetime Achievement Award

Prashant Group’s Prakash Shah receives ITAMMA Lifetime Achievement Award

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Prashant Group’s Prakash Shah receives ITAMMA Lifetime Achievement Award
GLOBAL

Tecnorama Boyahane Otomasyonunda Liderliğini Sürdürüyor

Tecnorama Boyahane Otomasyonunda Liderliğini Sürdürüyor 10/02/2025/BOYA BASKI TERBİYE, ETEXTILEMAGAZINE Tecnorama kuruluşunun 40. yıldönümü olan 2024 yılında, şirketin uluslararası bir lider haline gelmesini; iş ortakları,...

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Tecnorama Boyahane Otomasyonunda Liderliğini Sürdürüyor
GLOBAL

Tedarikte Dünya Deviyiz, Stratejik Projelerle Güçleneceğiz

Tedarikte Dünya Deviyiz, Stratejik Projelerle Güçleneceğiz 10/02/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, GÜNDEM Türkiye tekstil ve hammaddeleri sektörü olarak 2024 yılını zorluklara rağmen başarıyla tamamladıklarını ifade eden İstanbul Tekstil...

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Tedarikte Dünya Deviyiz, Stratejik Projelerle Güçleneceğiz
FASHION

TrusTrace Joins Textile Exchange’s Trackit™ Pilot to Enhance Supply Chain Traceability

TrusTrace, a leading platform for supply chain traceability and compliance in the fashion and textile industry, is excited to participate in Textile Exchange’s Trackit™...

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TrusTrace Joins Textile Exchange’s Trackit™ Pilot to Enhance Supply Chain Traceability
APPAREL

Unifi unveils new performance-enhancing filament yarn

!assets/images/repreve-inside-243x300-1.jpg "repreve-inside-243x300-1") Photo provided by Unifi Greensboro, N.C. – Unifi is taking the wraps off a new multi-functional sustainable yarn for home furnishings, apparel...

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Unifi unveils new performance-enhancing filament yarn
APPAREL

Vietnam's Jan industrial production index down 9.2% MoM, up 0.6% YoY

Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) fell by 9.2 per cent month on month (MoM) and rose by 0.6 per cent year on year...

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Vietnam's Jan industrial production index down 9.2% MoM, up 0.6% YoY
KNITTING

Want to Crochet or Knit With Handspun Yarn? Here's What You Need to Know

Want to Crochet or Knit With Handspun Yarn? Here’s What You Need to Know One of the challenges—and beauties—of choosing to crochet or knit...

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Want to Crochet or Knit With Handspun Yarn? Here's What You Need to Know
ASIA

2nd Convocation of BUFT Held

2nd Convocation of BUFT Held By

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2nd Convocation of BUFT Held
APPAREL

Bangladesh Experiences Modest Growth in US Apparel Imports Amidst 2024 Market Volatility

Bangladesh Experiences Modest Growth in US Apparel Imports Amidst 2024 Market Volatility By

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Bangladesh Experiences Modest Growth in US Apparel Imports Amidst 2024 Market Volatility
APPAREL

Communication Problems in the RMG Industry and Their Effects on Profitability

Communication Problems in the RMG Industry and Their Effects on Profitability By

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Communication Problems in the RMG Industry and Their Effects on Profitability
APPAREL

Current taxation system discourages investment, industrial growth: Hatem

Current taxation system discourages investment, industrial growth: Hatem By

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Current taxation system discourages investment, industrial growth: Hatem
INNOVATION

From McDonald’s to the mass market for CiCLO

Andrea Ferris, co-founder and CEO of Intrinsic Advanced Materials, the company behind CiCLO technology, talks to Innovation in Textiles editor Adrian Wilson. !assets/images/andreaferris-402x408-boxed.jpg “Andrea...

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From McDonald’s to the mass market for CiCLO
TECHNICAL-TEXTILES

Nonwovenn aims for growth in oral pouch delivery sector

Modern nicotine pouches support smoking cessation. !assets/images/pouch-559x408-boxed.jpg “© Nonwovenn”)

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Nonwovenn aims for growth in oral pouch delivery sector
GLOBAL

Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions hosted successful Technology Day 2025 in India

Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions hosted successful Technology Day 2025 in India By

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Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions hosted successful Technology Day 2025 in India
APPAREL

ORKIM Chemicals plans to set up a dilution plant at CEPZ in Bangladesh

ORKIM Chemicals plans to set up a dilution plant at CEPZ in Bangladesh By

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ORKIM Chemicals plans to set up a dilution plant at CEPZ in Bangladesh
APPAREL

Ready-Made Garment & Textile Sector: The Change Maker Of Bangladesh Economy

Ready-Made Garment & Textile Sector: The Change Maker Of Bangladesh Economy By

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Ready-Made Garment & Textile Sector: The Change Maker Of Bangladesh Economy
INNOVATION

Turkish central bank revises inflation forecast from 21% to 24%

The Turkish central bank (CBRT) revised its year-end inflation forecast recently from 21 per cent to 24 per cent for 2025, with its governor...

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Turkish central bank revises inflation forecast from 21% to 24%
HOME-TEXTILES

30% of BUTEX Graduates Are Not Joining the Textile Sector: Student Research

30% of BUTEX Graduates Are Not Joining the Textile Sector: Student Research By

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30% of BUTEX Graduates Are Not Joining the Textile Sector: Student Research
GLOBAL

DTEF celebrated 10th anniversary

DTEF celebrated 10th anniversary By

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DTEF celebrated 10th anniversary
APPAREL

EU delegation visited Epyllion Knitwears Ltd in Narayanganj

EU delegation visited Epyllion Knitwears Ltd in Narayanganj By

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EU delegation visited Epyllion Knitwears Ltd in Narayanganj
ASIA

Hoorain HTF Ltd. will exhibit at Texworld Paris 2025

Hoorain HTF Ltd. will exhibit at Texworld Paris 2025 By

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Hoorain HTF Ltd. will exhibit at Texworld Paris 2025
GLOBAL

Hult Prize Idea Battle Begins at Textile Engineering College, Noakhali: The Final Showdown Awaits!

Hult Prize Idea Battle Begins at Textile Engineering College, Noakhali: The Final Showdown Awaits! By

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Hult Prize Idea Battle Begins at Textile Engineering College, Noakhali: The Final Showdown Awaits!
EUROPE

New orders in German manufacturing up 6.9% MoM in Dec 2024: Destatis

Germany’s real new orders in manufacturing were up by 6.9 per cent month on month (MoM) in December last year after price, seasonal and...

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New orders in German manufacturing up 6.9% MoM in Dec 2024: Destatis
APPAREL

Nigeria's Kano plans to collaborate with Tunisia on garment production

Nigeria’s Kano state recently vowed to strengthen economic ties with Tunisia, focusing on agriculture, infrastructure, culture and trade, with plans under way to collaborate...

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Nigeria's Kano plans to collaborate with Tunisia on garment production
ASIA

Nordic Day celebrated in Dhaka with special events

Nordic Day celebrated in Dhaka with special events By

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Nordic Day celebrated in Dhaka with special events
INDIA

Prakash Shah Receives ITAMMA Lifetime Achievement Award, Emphasizes ‘People Over Profit’

In his introductory remarks, Mr. N D Mhatre, Director General (Tech), stated that our members would benefit from today’s lecture given the significance of...

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Prakash Shah Receives ITAMMA Lifetime Achievement Award, Emphasizes ‘People Over Profit’
GLOBAL

Why you should be eating more dried figs?

Figs, with their delicate sweetness and unique flavour, have been enjoyed by humans for centuries. While fresh figs offer a fleeting seasonal treat, dried...

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Why you should be eating more dried figs?
GLOBAL

Amazon ends 2024 on a high note, but Q1 outlook cites ‘large, unfavorable impact’

Seattle — Amazon ended 2024 with a 10% increase in net sales for the quarter and 11% for the year. However, its guidance for...

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Amazon ends 2024 on a high note, but Q1 outlook cites ‘large, unfavorable impact’
GLOBAL

ASEAN manufacturing growth improves marginally in Jan: S&P Global

ASEAN manufacturing growth improves marginally in Jan: S&P Global

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ASEAN manufacturing growth improves marginally in Jan: S&P Global
COTTON

Better Cotton completes certification transition, enhances supply chain oversight

Better Cotton completes certification transition, enhances supply chain oversight

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Better Cotton completes certification transition, enhances supply chain oversight
EUROPE

Europe-5 online sales to hit $588.71 bn by 2029: Report

The e-commerce sales across the Europe 5 economies—France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK—are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...

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Europe-5 online sales to hit $588.71 bn by 2029: Report
FASHION

Home remodeling firms express cautious optimism for 2025

Palo Alto, Calif. — The residential construction and design industry is entering 2025 with renewed confidence after experiencing revenue and profitability declines in 2024,...

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Home remodeling firms express cautious optimism for 2025