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

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DYEING

Spin Off Submissions Winter 2026: Flora and Fauna

Spin Off Submissions Winter 2026: Flora and Fauna Our annual natural fiber issue is back—we’d love to hear your ideas!

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Spin Off Submissions Winter 2026: Flora and Fauna
FASHION

Strong constant for the industry: Heimtextil grows and starts with over 3,000 exhibitors and design icon Patricia Urquiola

Heimtextil kicks off the new trade fair year with over 3,000 exhibitors from 65 countries. With steady growth, the leading trade fair for home...

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Strong constant for the industry: Heimtextil grows and starts with over 3,000 exhibitors and design icon Patricia Urquiola
INDIA

Subscription package with Uster FiberQ drives top quality and efficiency for Sagar

Subscription package with Uster FiberQ drives top quality and efficiency for Sagar

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Subscription package with Uster FiberQ drives top quality and efficiency for Sagar
INDIA

Sustained investments to aid Indian logistics profitability: Ind-Ra

The macro-tailwinds arising from the India’s multipolar investments across ports, rail, road and air transport are expected to bode well for the logistics industry,...

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Sustained investments to aid Indian logistics profitability: Ind-Ra
TECHNICAL-TEXTILES

Tekstil Sektörü ‘Lenzing Buluşmaları’nda Bir Araya Geldi

Tekstil Sektörü ‘Lenzing Buluşmaları’nda Bir Araya Geldi 21/01/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, GÜNDEM Lenzing Grubu’nun tekstil sektöründe sürdürülebilirlik alanındaki farkındalığı artırmak amacıyla düzenlediği ‘Lenzing Buluşmaları’ İstanbul’da gerçekleşti. Sürdürülebilirlikten...

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Tekstil Sektörü ‘Lenzing Buluşmaları’nda Bir Araya Geldi
APPAREL

Textile Industry Pre-Budget Insights by RSWM CEO Rajeev Gupta

As the textile sector anticipates the Union Budget, there are several key recommendations aimed at enhancing the industry’s viability and competitiveness. One of the...

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Textile Industry Pre-Budget Insights by RSWM CEO Rajeev Gupta
INNOVATION

The Home Revolution Begins: Nesterra Brings Visionary Designs to Life

The Home Revolution Begins: Nesterra Brings Visionary Designs to Life Posted by Editorial Team | Jan 17, 2025 | News Nesterra, the premium home...

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The Home Revolution Begins: Nesterra Brings Visionary Designs to Life
FASHION

Types of Gemstones Used in Fashion Jewellery

Types of Gemstones Used in Fashion Jewellery

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Types of Gemstones Used in Fashion Jewellery
INDUSTRIAL

UK's Norco appoints Max Osmond to lead additive manufacturing growth

Norco is pleased to announce the addition of Max Osmond as Additive Manufacturing and CNC Development. With a wealth of experience and a proven...

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UK's Norco appoints Max Osmond to lead additive manufacturing growth
EUROPE

Unprecedented response to Reliance Industries’ Recron® Innovations at Heimtextil 2025

Unprecedented response to Reliance Industries’ Recron® Innovations at Heimtextil 2025 Posted by Editorial Team | Jan 20, 2025 | News Reliance Industries Limited’s Recron®...

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Unprecedented response to Reliance Industries’ Recron® Innovations at Heimtextil 2025
CHINA

U.S. ‘blacklists’ major Chinese ocean carrier, two shipbuilders

Washington – One of the world’s biggest ocean carriers has just been “blacklisted” by the U.S. government. Cosco Shipping, the fourth-largest carrier in the...

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U.S. ‘blacklists’ major Chinese ocean carrier, two shipbuilders
FASHION

Use of Different Types of Shoes in the Variety of Fashion

Use of Different Types of Shoes in the Variety of Fashion

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Use of Different Types of Shoes in the Variety of Fashion
ASIA

Vietnamese ministry proposes new e-commerce regulation to strengthen oversight

Vietnamese ministry proposes new e-commerce regulation to strengthen oversight

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Vietnamese ministry proposes new e-commerce regulation to strengthen oversight
ASIA

Visitor count jumps at Heimtextil

Frankfurt, Germany – The 4-day Heimtextil international home textiles expo last week continued to rebuild in its third post-pandemic outing. The show drew more...

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Visitor count jumps at Heimtextil
FINISHING

Willowing Wool: Building Community by Sharing the Work

Subscriber Exclusive Willowing Wool: Building Community by Sharing the Work Riley Kleve discovered that an old way of fiber preparation can also build new...

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Willowing Wool: Building Community by Sharing the Work
APPAREL

Winter Clothing Distribution Program by Glamour Dresses Limited, a Concern of Textown Group

Winter Clothing Distribution Program by Glamour Dresses Limited, a Concern of Textown Group By

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Winter Clothing Distribution Program by Glamour Dresses Limited, a Concern of Textown Group
GLOBAL

WithIt calls for nominations for the 2025 WOW Awards

High Point, N.C. — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home furnishings industry, is accepting nominations for its annual WOW Awards. The...

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WithIt calls for nominations for the 2025 WOW Awards
APPAREL

Yarn expo spring 2025 to spotlight polypropylene and functional textiles

Yarn expo spring 2025 to spotlight polypropylene and functional textiles

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Yarn expo spring 2025 to spotlight polypropylene and functional textiles
APPAREL

57th WB Garment Fair 2025: A Grand Showcase of Apparel Excellence

The 57th WB Garment Fair and B2B Expo, organized by the West Bengal Garment Manufacturers and Dealers Association (WBGMDA), brought the spotlight back to...

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57th WB Garment Fair 2025: A Grand Showcase of Apparel Excellence
USA

6 Reasons You Should Consider Short-Term Rentals in NYC

New York City is considered the city of dreams for many. Whether business, education, or leisure, the city offers endless opportunities for fun and...

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6 Reasons You Should Consider Short-Term Rentals in NYC
INNOVATION

71% consumers want generative AI integrated into shopping: Capgemini

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is transforming shopping, with 71 per cent of consumers wanting it to be integrated into their purchasing experiences, according...

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71% consumers want generative AI integrated into shopping: Capgemini
CHINA

Ambercycle announces major alliances in China

Unlocking new opportunities within the Chinese value chain to drive the adoption of circular materials at pace. !assets/images/shenghong1-611x408-boxed.jpg “Shenghong and Ambercycle announce their new...

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Ambercycle announces major alliances in China
ASIA

ASEAN Trade Pact Review Snags on Tariff Discrepancies, Impacting Indian Textile Industry

The anticipated overhaul of the 14-year-old India-ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) is facing unexpected delays, potentially impacting the Indian textile industry. Originally slated...

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ASEAN Trade Pact Review Snags on Tariff Discrepancies, Impacting Indian Textile Industry
CHINA

CHT China achieves ZDHC MRSL Level 3 Certification following successful on-site audit

CHT China achieves ZDHC MRSL Level 3 Certification following successful on-site audit By

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CHT China achieves ZDHC MRSL Level 3 Certification following successful on-site audit
EUROPE

Dec 2024 UK retail sales boost fails to save golden quarter: BDO

Total UK retail sales in discretionary spend categories increased by 7.7 per cent in December last year compared to a negative base in 2023,...

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Dec 2024 UK retail sales boost fails to save golden quarter: BDO
CHINA

Global cotton production, consumption, and exports projected to increase: WASDE report

Global cotton production, consumption, and exports projected to increase: WASDE report

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Global cotton production, consumption, and exports projected to increase: WASDE report
ASIA

Global economic growth to remain subdued at 2.8% in 2025, UN warns amid heightened uncertainty

Global economic growth to remain subdued at 2.8% in 2025, UN warns amid heightened uncertainty

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Global economic growth to remain subdued at 2.8% in 2025, UN warns amid heightened uncertainty
APPAREL

Global Sanctions Net Tightens on Textiles and Component Exports to Russia

International scrutiny of goods flowing to Russia is intensifying, with a specific focus on ensuring textiles and their components do not inadvertently support Moscow’s...

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Global Sanctions Net Tightens on Textiles and Component Exports to Russia
APPAREL

IFF brings elite fur & leather showcase to South Korean capital

The International Fur Federation (IFF) has announced the return of its prestigious International Fur and Leather Expo, taking place at the Grand Intercontinental Seoul...

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IFF brings elite fur & leather showcase to South Korean capital
TRENDS

LYCRA, Çorap Sektörünü Geleceğe Taşıyor

LYCRA, Çorap Sektörünü Geleceğe Taşıyor 14/01/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, GÜNDEM Giyim ve kişisel bakım sektörleri için teknoloji çözümleri üreten The Lycra Company firması, ‘2025 Çorap Trendleri ve...

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LYCRA, Çorap Sektörünü Geleceğe Taşıyor
DYEING

Meet the Makers: Quebec’s Thriving Fiber Community

Meet the Makers: Quebec’s Thriving Fiber Community Exciting things are happening in Quebec’s fiber community! We reached out to some of the makers who...

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Meet the Makers: Quebec’s Thriving Fiber Community
APPAREL

Metro Knitting & Dyeing Mills Optimizes Maintenance Efficiency with Solvei8’s Maintaini8 Solution

Metro Knitting & Dyeing Mills Optimizes Maintenance Efficiency with Solvei8’s Maintaini8 Solution By

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Metro Knitting & Dyeing Mills Optimizes Maintenance Efficiency with Solvei8’s Maintaini8 Solution
APPAREL

One Industry, One Voice: Garment Trade Associations across India want Group of Ministers (GoM) to Abandon Proposal to Modify GST Rates

In a unique initiative towards strengthening the domestic  garment sector, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) and 14 leading Garment  Trade Associations from across...

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One Industry, One Voice: Garment Trade Associations across India want Group of Ministers (GoM) to Abandon Proposal to Modify GST Rates
COTTON

State Intervention Bolsters Cotton Market Amidst Price Concerns

The Indian cotton market is witnessing significant intervention from the state-run Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which has procured a substantial portion of the...

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State Intervention Bolsters Cotton Market Amidst Price Concerns
APPAREL

Tiruppur Knits a Resilient Comeback: Weaving Success Amidst Currency Fluctuations

Tiruppur, India’s knitwear capital, is experiencing a remarkable export surge, defying economic headwinds and solidifying its position in the global textile landscape. While the...

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Tiruppur Knits a Resilient Comeback: Weaving Success Amidst Currency Fluctuations
GLOBAL

Yurt İçinde ve Yurt Dışında Pazar Payımızı İki Katına Çıkarmayı Hedefliyoruz

Yurt İçinde ve Yurt Dışında Pazar Payımızı İki Katına Çıkarmayı Hedefliyoruz 14/01/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, ÖZEL DOSYALAR, RÖPORTAJ, TÜRKİYE Röportaj: Dilek Hayırlı İdes Makina Kurucu Ortağı Emin...

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Yurt İçinde ve Yurt Dışında Pazar Payımızı İki Katına Çıkarmayı Hedefliyoruz
ASIA

Zaber & Zubair Fabrics Ltd. Hosts 15th Edition of Fabric Week Focusing on Spring/Summer 2026 Trends

Zaber & Zubair Fabrics Ltd. Hosts 15th Edition of Fabric Week Focusing on Spring/Summer 2026 Trends By

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Zaber & Zubair Fabrics Ltd. Hosts 15th Edition of Fabric Week Focusing on Spring/Summer 2026 Trends
GLOBAL

2025 Yılında Teknoloji Yatırımlarımız Devam Edecek

2025 Yılında Teknoloji Yatırımlarımız Devam Edecek 13/01/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, ÖZEL DOSYALAR, RÖPORTAJ, TÜRKİYE Canlar Mekatronik Sanayi A.Ş. Genel Müdürü Kaan Çakıcı, “Otomasyon bölümüne yeni teknoloji yatırımı...

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2025 Yılında Teknoloji Yatırımlarımız Devam Edecek
ASIA

Application Process Started

In 2025 ITMF is launching yet another edition of the ITMF Awards. There are 3 different categories that companies/organisations can apply for:  ITMF Sustainability...

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Application Process Started
FASHION

Arka Fashion Week to Be Held on January 16–19 This Year

Arka Fashion Week to Be Held on January 16–19 This Year By

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Arka Fashion Week to Be Held on January 16–19 This Year
APPAREL

Bangladesh: ECI of -0.76, holding the 101st position out of 133 countries

Bangladesh: ECI of -0.76, holding the 101st position out of 133 countries By

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Bangladesh: ECI of -0.76, holding the 101st position out of 133 countries
APPAREL

Bangladesh has immense potential to increase its RMG exports to Korea, and several steps can be taken to achieve this goal

Bangladesh has immense potential to increase its RMG exports to Korea, and several steps can be taken to achieve this goal By

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Bangladesh has immense potential to increase its RMG exports to Korea, and several steps can be taken to achieve this goal
APPAREL

Bangladesh’s Garment Industry: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Innovation

Bangladesh’s Garment Industry: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Innovation By

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Bangladesh’s Garment Industry: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Innovation
ASIA

BGCCI Board Meets with BIDA Executive Chairman – 12th January 2025

BGCCI Board Meets with BIDA Executive Chairman – 12th January 2025 By

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BGCCI Board Meets with BIDA Executive Chairman – 12th January 2025
ASIA

Blucheez Unveils Flagship Outlet in Banani 11, Dhaka, Redefining Fashion Excellence

Blucheez Unveils Flagship Outlet in Banani 11, Dhaka, Redefining Fashion Excellence By

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Blucheez Unveils Flagship Outlet in Banani 11, Dhaka, Redefining Fashion Excellence
ASIA

BUFT and A&E Ltd Sign MoU to Foster Industry-Academia Collaboration

BUFT and A&E Ltd Sign MoU to Foster Industry-Academia Collaboration By

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BUFT and A&E Ltd Sign MoU to Foster Industry-Academia Collaboration
APPAREL

Canada's Aritzia's Q3 FY25 revenue up 11.5% YoY, profit rises 23.1%

Aritzia, a Canadian clothing retail company, has recorded a net revenue of CAD 728.7 million (~505.3 million) in the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal...

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Canada's Aritzia's Q3 FY25 revenue up 11.5% YoY, profit rises 23.1%
APPAREL

Cascale joins FASHION LEAP to boost climate action in fashion

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, announces its collaboration with FASHION LEAP FOR CLIMATE, an industry-leading initiative founded by...

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Cascale joins FASHION LEAP to boost climate action in fashion
GLOBAL

Data Center Switch Market: Demand in Hyperscale Data Centers

The rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers, driven by the increasing need for cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT),...

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Data Center Switch Market: Demand in Hyperscale Data Centers
APPAREL

Essential stretch FR workwear for the Middle East

Next generation protection for very demanding environments. !assets/images/flame-611x408-boxed.jpg “Flametougher 290AS Flex. © Carrington Textiles”)

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Essential stretch FR workwear for the Middle East
INDUSTRIAL

IIP Growth Accelerated to 5.2 % in November 2024

Highlights: IIP accelerated to a 6–month high of 5.2% in November. Broad-based improvement was seen in the manufacturing, electricity and mining sectors Output of...

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IIP Growth Accelerated to 5.2 % in November 2024
GLOBAL

Itema at SITEX 2025: on show the complete weaving machines range

For the fourth consecutive year, Itema will be on display at SITEX (Booth 258) at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC) from...

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Itema at SITEX 2025: on show the complete weaving machines range
FASHION

Porto location for 93rd Textile Institute World Conference

Event will explore the significant changes reshaping the global fashion and textile industries. !assets/images/ti-544x408-boxed.jpg “© Textile Institute”)

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Porto location for 93rd Textile Institute World Conference
GLOBAL

Sustainable Adhesives Market worth $3.7 billion by 2029

The report “Sustainable Adhesives Market by Type (Recyclable, Renewable, Biodegradable, Green), Raw Material (Water-Based, Plant-Based, EVA Based, Acrylic Based), End-Use Industry (Packaging, Woodworking, Construction, Medical),...

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Sustainable Adhesives Market worth $3.7 billion by 2029
GLOBAL

The AI Camera Market: Shaping the Future of Imaging Technologies

The global artificial intelligence (AI) camera market is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by technological advancements and increasing adoption across various sectors such as smartphones,...

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The AI Camera Market: Shaping the Future of Imaging Technologies
EUROPE

The future of freight forwarding and logistics: Challenges and opportunities in 2025

The future of freight forwarding and logistics: Challenges and opportunities in 2025

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The future of freight forwarding and logistics: Challenges and opportunities in 2025
ASIA

U.S. cotton sales surge: Upland cotton sales up 7%, pima cotton also shows growth – USDA report

U.S. cotton sales surge: Upland cotton sales up 7%, pima cotton also shows growth – USDA report

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U.S. cotton sales surge: Upland cotton sales up 7%, pima cotton also shows growth – USDA report
APPAREL

US' NSA partners with Warren Heim to grow electrical safety market

Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company National Safety Apparel (“NSA”) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Warren Heim Corporation. Warren Heim...

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US' NSA partners with Warren Heim to grow electrical safety market
CHINA

US tariff change impact to sharply vary across sectors, nations: Fitch

Current US tariff rates significantly vary across trading partners and industrial sectors, and that could have a major bearing on the impact of potential...

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US tariff change impact to sharply vary across sectors, nations: Fitch
APPAREL

Wazir Advisors Releases Annual Textile & Apparel Industry Report

Wazir Advisors, a leading management consulting firm, is pleased to announce the release of its Annual Indian Textile & Apparel (T&A) Industry Report for...

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Wazir Advisors Releases Annual Textile & Apparel Industry Report