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

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GLOBAL

Carrington to market tactical ProTact range

Laser-cut and precision bonded laminates expand specialist portfolio. !assets/images/haartz-612x408-boxed.jpg “© Carrington”)

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Carrington to market tactical ProTact range
APPAREL

Chairman of Envoy Textiles Ltd Kutubuddin Ahmed attended the launch of the HSBC Export Excellence Awards 2025

Chairman of Envoy Textiles Ltd Kutubuddin Ahmed attended the launch of the HSBC Export Excellence Awards 2025 By

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Chairman of Envoy Textiles Ltd Kutubuddin Ahmed attended the launch of the HSBC Export Excellence Awards 2025
TRENDS

Commercial roofing Adelaide: features of working with large projects

Commercial roofing in Adelaide presents unique challenges and opportunities compared to residential projects. Large-scale projects require careful planning, specialized materials, and experienced contractors capable...

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Commercial roofing Adelaide: features of working with large projects
GLOBAL

Decathlon partners with Rheon Labs

Materials designed for athletes to become accessible to all. !assets/images/decat-490x408-boxed.jpg “© Rheon Labs”)

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Decathlon partners with Rheon Labs
APPAREL

Denmark, BIGD launched project- “Capacity Building of Factories in Sustainability and Climate Action

Denmark, BIGD launched project- “Capacity Building of Factories in Sustainability and Climate Action By

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Denmark, BIGD launched project- “Capacity Building of Factories in Sustainability and Climate Action
GLOBAL

Global Sourcing Expo Australia opens exhibitor applications for 2025 shows

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Global Sourcing Expo Australia opens exhibitor applications for 2025 shows
GLOBAL

How Shipping Containers Drive Global Trade’s Future

Global trade has always been the cornerstone of economic growth, and few innovations have reshaped it as profoundly as the shipping container. Since its...

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How Shipping Containers Drive Global Trade’s Future
COTTON

ICAC Releases 2025 Cotton Data Book: The world’s most comprehensive cotton publication

ICAC Releases 2025 Cotton Data Book: The world’s most comprehensive cotton publication

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ICAC Releases 2025 Cotton Data Book: The world’s most comprehensive cotton publication
HOME-TEXTILES

Ida Mae Home highlights Made-in-USA bedding

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Ida Mae Home highlights Made-in-USA bedding
APPAREL

Interlink Dresses represents ‘Made in Bangladesh’ in SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas

Interlink Dresses represents ‘Made in Bangladesh’ in SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas By

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Interlink Dresses represents ‘Made in Bangladesh’ in SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas
ASIA

Mayer & Cie. participates in ITMA Asia

Mayer & Cie. participates in ITMA Asia

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Mayer & Cie. participates in ITMA Asia
APPAREL

Omera Re newable Energy Ltd and Ananta Huaxiang Ltd. signed a CAPEX Project for a 1.54 MWp Grid-Tied Rooftop Solar System

Omera Re newable Energy Ltd and Ananta Huaxiang Ltd. signed a CAPEX Project for a 1.54 MWp Grid-Tied Rooftop Solar System By

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Omera Re newable Energy Ltd and Ananta Huaxiang Ltd. signed a CAPEX Project for a 1.54 MWp Grid-Tied Rooftop Solar System
ASIA

Shelton Showcases Deep Learning AI for Textile Inspection

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are steadily entering the textile technology sector. At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, scheduled for October 28–31 in...

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Shelton Showcases Deep Learning AI for Textile Inspection
TECHNICAL-TEXTILES

SRF’s Technical Textiles Business: Expanding Capabilities, Strengthening Leadership

!assets/images/srf-2-1.jpg “srf-2-1”) SRF’s Technical Textiles Business: Expanding Capabilities, Strengthening Leadership

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SRF’s Technical Textiles Business: Expanding Capabilities, Strengthening Leadership
GLOBAL

Texprocess 2026 with strong registration figures – industry positions itself on key future issues

Texprocess 2026 with strong registration figures – industry positions itself on key future issues

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Texprocess 2026 with strong registration figures – industry positions itself on key future issues
APPAREL

Turkuvaz enhances baby diapers portfolio with ANDRITZ upgrade to the absorbent core

!assets/images/andritz-1.jpg “andritz-1”) Turkuvaz enhances baby diapers portfolio with ANDRITZ upgrade to the absorbent core

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Turkuvaz enhances baby diapers portfolio with ANDRITZ upgrade to the absorbent core
GLOBAL

Why Choose a Blending Board If I Already Have a Drumcarder?

Subscriber Exclusive Why Choose a Blending Board If I Already Have a Drumcarder? Blending boards offer lots of options. Find out why they’re this...

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Why Choose a Blending Board If I Already Have a Drumcarder?
APPAREL

Advancing animal care with smart fabrics

Biosensing, light therapy, motion tracking, GPS integration and magnetic treatments form suite of intelligent wearables. !assets/images/zsk1-600x288-boxed.jpg “© 3E Smart Solutions”)

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Advancing animal care with smart fabrics
APPAREL

Auko-Tex Group expands globally with launch of Equi-Tex Sourcing in UK

Auko-Tex Group expands globally with launch of Equi-Tex Sourcing in UK  By

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Auko-Tex Group expands globally with launch of Equi-Tex Sourcing in UK
EUROPE

Azon Chorus 24” – Performance You Can Rely On, Precision You Can Trust

Azon Chorus 24” – Performance You Can Rely On, Precision You Can Trust By

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Azon Chorus 24” – Performance You Can Rely On, Precision You Can Trust
EUROPE

Azon Chorus 24” – Reliable Performance, Trusted Precision

Introducing the Azon Chorus — the most compact, durable, and intelligent automatic DTF powder shaker in its category. Designed and manufactured in the EU...

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Azon Chorus 24” – Reliable Performance, Trusted Precision
APPAREL

Bangladesh’s Garment Sector at a Crossroads: Tariff Relief, Wage Pressures, and the Quest for Long-Term Competitiveness

Bangladesh’s Garment Sector at a Crossroads: Tariff Relief, Wage Pressures, and the Quest for Long-Term Competitiveness By

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Bangladesh’s Garment Sector at a Crossroads: Tariff Relief, Wage Pressures, and the Quest for Long-Term Competitiveness
APPAREL

BGMEA’s strong commitment to tackling climate change in the RMG sector

BGMEA’s strong commitment to tackling climate change in the RMG sector By

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BGMEA’s strong commitment to tackling climate change in the RMG sector
COTTON

CAI Maintains 2024-25 Cotton Pressing Estimate at 311.40 Lakh Bales

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its latest cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season, which began on 1st October 2024. Based...

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CAI Maintains 2024-25 Cotton Pressing Estimate at 311.40 Lakh Bales
APPAREL

CMAI’s Rahul Mehta Urges 5% GST Slab for Entire Textile Chain

Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), has shared his perspective on the government’s proposed GST reforms. “Based on...

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CMAI’s Rahul Mehta Urges 5% GST Slab for Entire Textile Chain
ASIA

Delegation from German Embassy Meets BKMEA Leaders

Delegation from German Embassy Meets BKMEA Leaders By

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Delegation from German Embassy Meets BKMEA Leaders
APPAREL

Fakir Fashion Limited Hosts Delegates from Bangladesh Consulates for Industry Knowledge sharing

Fakir Fashion Limited Hosts Delegates from Bangladesh Consulates for Industry Knowledge sharing By

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Fakir Fashion Limited Hosts Delegates from Bangladesh Consulates for Industry Knowledge sharing
APPAREL

“Garment Tech İstanbul Fuarı Piyasaya Yeni Bir Soluk Getirecek”

“Garment Tech İstanbul Fuarı Piyasaya Yeni Bir Soluk Getirecek” 19/08/2025/ETEXTILEMAGAZINE, GARMENTTECH ÖZEL, KONFEKSİYON, RÖPORTAJ Röportaj: Dilek Hayırlı Teksmak Satış ve Pazarlama Müdürü Uğur Çelebioğlu,...

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“Garment Tech İstanbul Fuarı Piyasaya Yeni Bir Soluk Getirecek”
SUSTAINABLE

GIZ Delegation Meets BGMEA Leadership to Congratulate New Board

GIZ Delegation Meets BGMEA Leadership to Congratulate New Board By

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GIZ Delegation Meets BGMEA Leadership to Congratulate New Board
GLOBAL

Hidden Costs In Laser Cutting Machine Price: Facts To Watch Out For

Buying a laser cutting machine is a step that can significantly enhance your business or creative projects. However, while most buyers focus on the...

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Hidden Costs In Laser Cutting Machine Price: Facts To Watch Out For
APPAREL

HSBC launches Export Excellence Awards 2025

HSBC launches Export Excellence Awards 2025 By

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HSBC launches Export Excellence Awards 2025
COTTON

ICAC Releases 2025 Cotton Data Book Comprehensive Global Cotton Insights

The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has released the 2025 edition of its flagship Cotton Data Book, recognized as the most comprehensive resource on...

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ICAC Releases 2025 Cotton Data Book  Comprehensive Global Cotton Insights
ASIA

M. A. Jabbar representing DBL Group on the panel at the HSBC Export Excellence Awards Launching ceremony

M. A. Jabbar representing DBL Group on the panel at the HSBC Export Excellence Awards Launching ceremony By

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M. A. Jabbar representing DBL Group on the panel at the HSBC Export Excellence Awards Launching ceremony
APPAREL

Navigating the future of fashion: Intertextile Apparel unveils upgraded zones and fringe programme

Navigating the future of fashion: Intertextile Apparel unveils upgraded zones and fringe programme By

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Navigating the future of fashion: Intertextile Apparel unveils upgraded zones and fringe programme
GLOBAL

On’s LightSpray pushes the automation envelope

Robotic arm and 1.5 kilometres of filament can produce an ultra-light one-piece upper in just three minutes. !assets/images/on1-612x408-boxed.jpg “© On”)

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On’s LightSpray pushes the automation envelope
INDIA

RAI CEO Kumar Rajagopalan Welcomes GST Reforms for Retail

Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO of the Retailers Association of India (RAI), has expressed strong support for the government’s proposed GST reforms, highlighting the potential benefits...

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RAI CEO Kumar Rajagopalan Welcomes GST Reforms for Retail
DYEING

Raidha Collections Ltd of Labib Group achieves LEED Platinum certification

Raidha Collections Ltd of Labib Group achieves LEED Platinum certification By

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Raidha Collections Ltd of Labib Group achieves LEED Platinum certification
INDIA

RBI Issues Revised Co-Lending Guidelines 2025

CareEdge Ratings has released its latest analysis on the Reserve Bank of India (Co-Lending Arrangements) Directions, 2025, a landmark regulatory update that will come...

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RBI Issues Revised Co-Lending Guidelines 2025
GLOBAL

Rieter, 2025’in Zorlu İlk Yarısında Dayanıklılık Gösterdi

Rieter, 2025’in Zorlu İlk Yarısında Dayanıklılık Gösterdi 19/08/2025/ELYAF & İPLİK, ETEXTILEMAGAZINE Rieter, 2025 yılının ilk yarısında 355,4 milyon İsviçre frangı tutarında sipariş alımı gerçekleştirdi...

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Rieter, 2025’in Zorlu İlk Yarısında Dayanıklılık Gösterdi
ASIA

SBCCI president paid a courtesy call on FBCCI Administrator

SBCCI president paid a courtesy call on FBCCI Administrator By

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SBCCI president paid a courtesy call on FBCCI Administrator
APPAREL

SIMA Seeks Relief Package from Tamil Nadu CM to Offset U.S. Tariffs

Tamil Nadu, which accounts for nearly one-third of India’s textile manufacturing capacity and contributes 28% of the country’s total textile and clothing exports, has...

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SIMA Seeks Relief Package from Tamil Nadu CM to Offset U.S. Tariffs
ASIA

Speakers spoke on the challenges & opportunities of Leather & Allied industry at a panel Discussion session organized by LETS’B

Speakers spoke on the challenges & opportunities of Leather & Allied industry at a panel Discussion session organized by LETS’B By

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Speakers spoke on the challenges & opportunities of Leather & Allied industry at a panel Discussion session organized by LETS’B
GLOBAL

Spunweb Nonwoven Limited: Scaling Leadership in India’s Nonwoven Fabric Industry with Strategic Expansion, Innovation and Global Reach

!assets/images/factory-photo-1-1.jpg “factory-photo-1-1”) Spunweb Nonwoven Limited: Scaling Leadership in India’s Nonwoven Fabric Industry with Strategic Expansion, Innovation and Global Reach

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Spunweb Nonwoven Limited: Scaling Leadership in India’s Nonwoven Fabric Industry with Strategic Expansion, Innovation and Global Reach
ASIA

TEXTILCOLOR AG Partners with Chemdyes to Expand in Asia

TEXTILCOLOR AG, Switzerland, and Chemdyes Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, have officially announced a strategic and forward-focused partnership. Under this collaboration, Chemdyes Sdn. Bhd. will act...

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TEXTILCOLOR AG Partners with Chemdyes to Expand in Asia
GLOBAL

World Emblem Breaks Ground on New 100,000 sq. ft. Factory in Dominican Republic

On August 12, World Emblem, the world’s largest manufacturer of emblems and patches, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming 100,000-square-foot facility in the...

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World Emblem Breaks Ground on New 100,000 sq. ft. Factory in Dominican Republic
ASIA

Amanat Shah Spinning producing premium quality yarn to boost RMG Export

Amanat Shah Spinning producing premium quality yarn to boost RMG Export By

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Amanat Shah Spinning producing premium quality yarn to boost RMG Export
ASIA

Bangladesh’s national rooftop solar programme of 3,000MW overly ambitious: IEEFA

Bangladesh’s national rooftop solar programme of 3,000MW overly ambitious: IEEFA By

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Bangladesh’s national rooftop solar programme of 3,000MW overly ambitious: IEEFA
APPAREL

BGMEA delegation discussed with Italy Ambassador to boost High end apparel exports to Italy

BGMEA delegation discussed with Italy Ambassador to boost High end apparel exports to Italy By

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BGMEA delegation discussed with Italy Ambassador to boost High end apparel exports to Italy
APPAREL

BKMEA’s EGM & AGM-2025 were held

BKMEA’s EGM & AGM-2025 were held By

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BKMEA’s EGM & AGM-2025 were held
ASIA

BUFT Signs MoU with Style3D to Revolutionize Digital Fashion Education in Bangladesh

BUFT Signs MoU with Style3D to Revolutionize Digital Fashion Education in Bangladesh By

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BUFT Signs MoU with Style3D to Revolutionize Digital Fashion Education in Bangladesh
APPAREL

China’s textile & garment exports climb to US$170.7 B in July 2025

China’s textile & garment exports climb to US$170.7 B in July 2025

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China’s textile & garment exports climb to US$170.7 B in July 2025
KNITTING

Circular design of JDD’s new seating pod

Using the Camira Knit 3D digital knitting process, each pod is manufactured with zero waste and pinpoint precision. !assets/images/nita-576x408-boxed.jpg “© JDD Furniture”)

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Circular design of JDD’s new seating pod
APPAREL

DenimRevive: Redefining Fashion Through Sustainability and Innovation

DenimRevive: Redefining Fashion Through Sustainability and Innovation By

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DenimRevive: Redefining Fashion Through Sustainability and Innovation
CHINA

Eastman and Huafon to produce Naia in China

Enabling a more agile supply chain response to market demand. !assets/images/huafon-614x408-boxed.jpg “© Huafon Chemical”)

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Eastman and Huafon to produce Naia in China
GLOBAL

Engineering Tomorrow: How Manjushree Spntek Is Redefining Technical Textiles for a Sustainable Future

!assets/images/manjushree-3-1.jpg “manjushree-3-1”) Engineering Tomorrow: How Manjushree Spntek Is Redefining Technical Textiles for a Sustainable Future

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Engineering Tomorrow: How Manjushree Spntek Is Redefining Technical Textiles for a Sustainable Future
APPAREL

Fast Fashion’s Ethical Dilemma: A Call for Conscious Consumption

Fast Fashion’s Ethical Dilemma: A Call for Conscious Consumption By

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Fast Fashion’s Ethical Dilemma: A Call for Conscious Consumption
GLOBAL

Gesalife’s ANDRITZ spunlace line fully operational and performing strongly

!assets/images/gesalife-1.jpeg “gesalife-1”) Gesalife’s ANDRITZ spunlace line fully operational and performing strongly

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Gesalife’s ANDRITZ spunlace line fully operational and performing strongly
INDIA

Indian government announces $11.44 bn Rozgar Yojana to boost jobs

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, with an outlay of ₹1 lakh crore (~$11.44 billion), during...

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Indian government announces $11.44 bn Rozgar Yojana to boost jobs
GLOBAL

Indian textile sector may see revenue, margin pressures in Q2 FY26

Revenue and margin pressures may be seen in export-oriented tariff-hit Indian sectors like textile, leather, chemicals and agriculture in the second quarter (Q2) of...

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Indian textile sector may see revenue, margin pressures in Q2 FY26
INDIA

India's average CPI inflation projected at 3.1% for FY26: Care Ratings

India’s average consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation is projected at 3.1 per cent for fiscal 2025-26 (FY26), according to Care Ratings. The CPI inflation...

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India's average CPI inflation projected at 3.1% for FY26: Care Ratings