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

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EUROPE

Germany’s inflation rises to 2.2% in 2025: Signs of persistent price pressures

Germany’s inflation rises to 2.2% in 2025: Signs of persistent price pressures

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Germany’s inflation rises to 2.2% in 2025: Signs of persistent price pressures
ASIA

Global Cotton Output Drops, Traceability Gains Priority

Global cotton production estimates have seen a notable drop compared to last month, decreasing from 25.9 million tonnes to 25.5 million tonnes. This reduction...

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Global Cotton Output Drops, Traceability Gains Priority
COTTON

Good Fashion Fund Validates Impact of Investment in Indian Tier 2 & 3 Textile Factories

Good Fashion Fund Validates Impact of Investment in Indian Tier 2 & 3 Textile Factories By

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Good Fashion Fund Validates Impact of Investment in Indian Tier 2 & 3 Textile Factories
APPAREL

GST Hike May Devastate India’s Garment Industry: CMAI

Despite repeated assurances from various stakeholders, reports suggest that garments priced above ₹2,500 may soon be taxed at 18%, up from the current 12%...

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GST Hike May Devastate India’s Garment Industry: CMAI
ASIA

ICAC: Decreasing production and the critical role of traceability

ICAC: Decreasing production and the critical role of traceability

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ICAC: Decreasing production and the critical role of traceability
ASIA

Implementation of Rooftop Solar Program Stalled Due to Lack of Financing

Implementation of Rooftop Solar Program Stalled Due to Lack of Financing By

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Implementation of Rooftop Solar Program Stalled Due to Lack of Financing
ASIA

SBTi approved targets for MAS Holdings

A 46% reduction in supply chain emissions is the aim for 2030. !assets/images/solar-725x408-boxed.jpg “MAS solar installation in Sri Lanka. © MAS Holdings”)

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SBTi approved targets for MAS Holdings
APPAREL

Shima Seiki unveils cutting-edge digital textile innovations at Intertextile Shanghai Autumn 2025

Shima Seiki unveils cutting-edge digital textile innovations at Intertextile Shanghai Autumn 2025

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Shima Seiki unveils cutting-edge digital textile innovations at Intertextile Shanghai Autumn 2025
GLOBAL

Union Finance Minister Indicates Major GST Revamp for Textiles

The textile industry — India’s second-largest employment provider with over 110 million workers, primarily from rural areas and women — is currently grappling with...

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Union Finance Minister Indicates Major GST Revamp for Textiles
GLOBAL

Unique texture for new Teijin stretch fabric

Solotex bicomponent PTT yarns exploited to provide more than just stretch. !assets/images/teij-717x408-boxed.jpg “© Teijin”)

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Unique texture for new Teijin stretch fabric
COTTON

US researchers pioneer eco-friendly cottonseed oil finish to replace harmful chemicals

US researchers pioneer eco-friendly cottonseed oil finish to replace harmful chemicals

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US researchers pioneer eco-friendly cottonseed oil finish to replace harmful chemicals
KNITTING

Why Spinners Might Love the Knitting Machine (and Tips to Get Started)

Why Spinners Might Love the Knitting Machine (and Tips to Get Started) Do the parts you love by hand and let the machine do...

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Why Spinners Might Love the Knitting Machine (and Tips to Get Started)
FASHION

YKK enters into a partnership with the fashion frontier program

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YKK enters into a partnership with the fashion frontier program
KNITTING

Armas Makina, Örgü Kumaşlar İçin Geliştirdiği KnitMaster HT Jigger XL ile Dikkat Çekiyor

Armas Makina, Örgü Kumaşlar İçin Geliştirdiği KnitMaster HT Jigger XL ile Dikkat Çekiyor 02/09/2025/BOYA BASKI TERBİYE, ETEXTILEMAGAZINE Tekstil makine sektöründe uzun yıllardır faaliyet gösteren...

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Armas Makina, Örgü Kumaşlar İçin Geliştirdiği KnitMaster HT Jigger XL ile Dikkat Çekiyor
ASIA

ASEAN Dhaka Committee Celebrates 58th ASEAN Day

ASEAN Dhaka Committee Celebrates 58th ASEAN Day By

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ASEAN Dhaka Committee Celebrates 58th ASEAN Day
CHINA

Cinte Techtextil China 2025 opens this week with new products, innovation-focused exhibitors and fringe events

Cinte Techtextil China 2025 opens this week with new products, innovation-focused exhibitors and fringe events By

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Cinte Techtextil China 2025 opens this week with new products, innovation-focused exhibitors and fringe events
CHINA

Cinte Techtextil China 2025 opens with expanded zones and innovation drive

Cinte Techtextil China 2025 opens with expanded zones and innovation drive

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Cinte Techtextil China 2025 opens with expanded zones and innovation drive
DYEING

Evince Textiles Ltd going to purchasing capital machinery to expand its denim fabric production

Evince Textiles Ltd going to purchasing capital machinery to expand its denim fabric production By

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Evince Textiles Ltd going to purchasing capital machinery to expand its denim fabric production
DYEING

Focus: New Faces in Printing and Dyeing Equipment at CISMA2025

Focus: New Faces in Printing and Dyeing Equipment at CISMA2025 By

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Focus: New Faces in Printing and Dyeing Equipment at CISMA2025
GLOBAL

“Hedefimiz, Çevreci ve Yenilikçi Çözümlerle Dünya Çapında İlk Tercih Edilen Firma Olmak”

“Hedefimiz, Çevreci ve Yenilikçi Çözümlerle Dünya Çapında İlk Tercih Edilen Firma Olmak” 02/09/2025/BOYA BASKI TERBİYE, ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, RÖPORTAJ Röportaj: Tuğba KARADEMİR Yaklaşık 45 yıldır tekstil...

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“Hedefimiz, Çevreci ve Yenilikçi Çözümlerle Dünya Çapında İlk Tercih Edilen Firma Olmak”
APPAREL

India-US Textile Trade Tariffs: Path to Resolution Ahead

By: Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor, Texas Tech University Secondary tariff on India has kicked off on August 27, 2025. As of today, the import tariff...

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India-US Textile Trade Tariffs: Path to Resolution Ahead
ASIA

International Exhibition “24th Textile Series of Exhibitions 2025” begins on 10 September, organized by CEMS-Global

International Exhibition “24th Textile Series of Exhibitions 2025” begins on 10 September, organized by CEMS-Global By

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International Exhibition “24th Textile Series of Exhibitions 2025” begins on 10 September, organized by CEMS-Global
APPAREL

Intertextile Apparel begins today, setting new sourcing standards

Intertextile Apparel begins today, setting new sourcing standards

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Intertextile Apparel begins today, setting new sourcing standards
ASIA

Loepfe 70. Yılını ITMA Asia + CITME’de Kutlayacak

Loepfe 70. Yılını ITMA Asia + CITME’de Kutlayacak 02/09/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, FUAR & ETKİNLİKLER, GÜNDEM Loepfe, 70 yıldır hassasiyetin, teknolojik mükemmeliyetin ve ödün vermez kalitenin simgesi...

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Loepfe 70. Yılını ITMA Asia + CITME’de Kutlayacak
GLOBAL

Maharashtra Agitation Hits Business, Says Dr. Kalantri

The ongoing agitation in Maharashtra since Friday has caused major disruptions in the movement of goods, transport, and people, particularly in South Mumbai and...

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Maharashtra Agitation Hits Business, Says Dr. Kalantri
TRENDS

Major growth predicted for DTF and DTG

Resource-efficient and cost-effective systems have a low impact on the environment. !assets/images/shein-611x408-boxed.jpg “Over 65% of Shein’s directly sourced prints are now produced using its...

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Major growth predicted for DTF and DTG
GLOBAL

OEKO-TEX® annual report 2024/2025: Collaboration for transparent supply chains

OEKO-TEX® annual report 2024/2025: Collaboration for transparent supply chains

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OEKO-TEX® annual report 2024/2025: Collaboration for transparent supply chains
GLOBAL

Service robots for H&M and IKEA

AI-powered robots are deployed as a performance-based service. !assets/images/rebl-611x408-boxed.jpg “© Rebl Industries”)

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Service robots for H&M and IKEA
FASHION

Trident takes top honors at India’s Best Design Awards

!assets/images/trident-9-2-indias-best-design-snip-300x186-1.jpg "trident-9-2-indias-best-design-snip-300x186-1") Photo courtesy of Trident Group Prune, India – Trident Group walked away with a pair of prestigious honors during the India’s Design...

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Trident takes top honors at India’s Best Design Awards
GLOBAL

US' LYB partners with Futamura, Iwatani & Shiseido on bio-based films

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a global leader in recycled polymers, has announced the joint development of a new bio-based film packaging solution in collaboration with...

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US' LYB partners with Futamura, Iwatani & Shiseido on bio-based films
INDUSTRIAL

Uster Technologies celebrates 150 years of driving quality excellence

Uster Technologies celebrates 150 years of driving quality excellence

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Uster Technologies celebrates 150 years of driving quality excellence
GLOBAL

Uster Technologies Celebrates 150 Years of Quality Excellence

From Instruments to Intelligent End-to-End Solutions Uster, Switzerland, 2nd September 2025 – Uster Technologies is commemorating 150 years of excellence, marking its journey of...

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Uster Technologies Celebrates 150 Years of Quality Excellence
APPAREL

AUW Signs MoU with Hirdaramani Bangladesh – Kenpark & Regency

AUW Signs MoU with Hirdaramani Bangladesh – Kenpark & Regency By

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AUW Signs MoU with Hirdaramani Bangladesh – Kenpark & Regency
CHINA

China remains resilient, for now…

Demand from the USA has not collapsed, even as tariff barriers have tightened but de minimis exemption in May will bite going forward. !assets/images/dreamstime_s_176863922-800x333-boxed.jpg...

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China remains resilient, for now…
APPAREL

CMAI seeks uniform 5% GST to strengthen domestic textile industry

CMAI seeks uniform 5% GST to strengthen domestic textile industry

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CMAI seeks uniform 5% GST to strengthen domestic textile industry
GLOBAL

Global research themes to converge at TIWC 2025

Close collaboration between researchers on separate continents highlighted. !assets/images/porto-725x408-boxed.jpg “© Textile Institute”)

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Global research themes to converge at TIWC 2025
DYEING

Ha-Meem Group Celebrates the Inauguration of its Yarn Dyeing Project

Ha-Meem Group Celebrates the Inauguration of its Yarn Dyeing Project By

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Ha-Meem Group Celebrates the Inauguration of its Yarn Dyeing Project
APPAREL

India-USA Textiles Trade: What’s Next?

India-USA Textiles Trade: What’s Next? By

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India-USA Textiles Trade: What’s Next?
GLOBAL

SMART, the world’s largest textiles recycling association, announces 2025 Fall Conference in Phoenix

SMART, the world’s largest textiles recycling association, announces 2025 Fall Conference in Phoenix

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SMART, the world’s largest textiles recycling association, announces 2025 Fall Conference in Phoenix
DYEING

Team Group Awards Scholarships to 33 Students

Team Group Awards Scholarships to 33 Students By

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Team Group Awards Scholarships to 33 Students
APPAREL

13th edition of Gartex Texprocess India: A step forward in textile automation and sustainable development

13th edition of Gartex Texprocess India: A step forward in textile automation and sustainable development By

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13th edition of Gartex Texprocess India: A step forward in textile automation and sustainable development
INNOVATION

Biotechnology company ÄIO secures €1M to develop greener alternatives to unethical and polluting oils in cosmetics products

Biotechnology company ÄIO secures €1M to develop greener alternatives to unethical and polluting oils in cosmetics products By

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Biotechnology company ÄIO secures €1M to develop greener alternatives to unethical and polluting oils in cosmetics products
APPAREL

Conspiracy Against Bangladesh’s Garment Industry: A Wake-Up Call

Conspiracy Against Bangladesh’s Garment Industry: A Wake-Up Call By

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Conspiracy Against Bangladesh’s Garment Industry: A Wake-Up Call
FASHION

Dialogue on “Fashion 360°. Development of Related Industries”

Dialogue on “Fashion 360°. Development of Related Industries”   By

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Dialogue on “Fashion 360°. Development of Related Industries”
APPAREL

Experience What’s Next in Fashion and Eyewear at FaW TOKYO AUTUMN and iOFT 2025

Experience What’s Next in Fashion and Eyewear at FaW TOKYO AUTUMN and iOFT 2025 By

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Experience What’s Next in Fashion and Eyewear at FaW TOKYO AUTUMN and iOFT 2025
APPAREL

Registering a trade union with only 20 workers, create instability in the labour market of Bangladesh: BEF

Registering a trade union with only 20 workers, create instability in the labour market of Bangladesh: BEF By

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Registering a trade union with only 20 workers, create instability in the labour market of Bangladesh: BEF
APPAREL

BGBA representing Bangladesh at Prestigious Ptak Expo – Łódź, Poland

BGBA representing Bangladesh at Prestigious Ptak Expo – Łódź, Poland By

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BGBA representing Bangladesh at Prestigious Ptak Expo – Łódź, Poland
ASIA

BGMEA Director Shah Rayeed Chowdhury attended the 4th National Child & Youth Assembly 2025

BGMEA Director Shah Rayeed Chowdhury attended the 4th National Child & Youth Assembly 2025 By

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BGMEA Director Shah Rayeed Chowdhury attended the 4th National Child & Youth Assembly 2025
APPAREL

Cotton Duty Exemption Extended, Relief for Textile Industry

The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Union Ministers for Finance, Commerce & Industry, Textiles,...

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Cotton Duty Exemption Extended, Relief for Textile Industry
ASIA

Need for strengthening industry–academia collaboration to build a transformative Bangladesh : BAYLA President

Need for strengthening industry–academia collaboration to build a transformative Bangladesh : BAYLA President By

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Need for strengthening industry–academia collaboration to build a transformative Bangladesh : BAYLA President
GLOBAL

NITMA Seeks Uniform 5% GST on PSF & Polyester Spun Yarn

The Northern India Textile Mills Association (NITMA) has issued a strong appeal to the GST Council to introduce a uniform 5% GST rate across...

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NITMA Seeks Uniform 5% GST on PSF & Polyester Spun Yarn
APPAREL

R&G 3rd Eye to Host Roundtable on Merchandisers’ Career Growth

R&G 3rd Eye to Host Roundtable on Merchandisers’ Career Growth By

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R&G 3rd Eye to Host Roundtable on Merchandisers’ Career Growth
APPAREL

China’s dominance in australia’s apparel imports shows decline

China’s dominance in australia’s apparel imports shows decline

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China’s dominance in australia’s apparel imports shows decline
APPAREL

CMAI Urges 5% GST Uniformity to Protect India’s Textile Sector

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has welcomed the recent decision of Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to amend the GST structure by...

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CMAI Urges 5% GST Uniformity to Protect India’s Textile Sector
CHINA

Cotton Incorporated: Cotton market fundamentals & price outlook

Cotton Incorporated: Cotton market fundamentals & price outlook

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Cotton Incorporated: Cotton market fundamentals & price outlook
INDIA

Debt & FX Market Update: Inflation, Yields & Rupee Trends

CareEdge Ratings has released its latest Debt & FX Market Update for August 2025. CPI inflation eased to 1.6% in July, with FY26’s average...

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Debt & FX Market Update: Inflation, Yields & Rupee Trends
KNITTING

Four Preps, Four Projects

Four Preps, Four Projects Learn how to choose your fiber preparation with a knitting project in mind—here are some suggestions to get you started!...

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Four Preps, Four Projects
GLOBAL

From Hemp Farm To House Frame: The Hempitecture Story

Textile World Nonwovens / Technical Textiles From Hemp Farm To House Frame: The Hempitecture Story

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From Hemp Farm To House Frame: The Hempitecture Story
USA

Happy Labor Day!

!assets/images/labor-day-2025-canva-300x167-1.png "labor-day-2025-canva-300x167-1") Image from depositphotos.com In honor of Labor Day, HTT’s U.S. offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1. We wish you a...

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Happy Labor Day!
GLOBAL

Lenzing boosts renewable energy capacity with new solar expansion

Lenzing boosts renewable energy capacity with new solar expansion

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Lenzing boosts renewable energy capacity with new solar expansion