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

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TRENDS

CPI for all US urban consumers up 0.2% MoM in July

The consumer price index for all US urban consumers (CPI-U) increased by 0.2 per cent month on month (MoM) on a seasonally-adjusted basis in...

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CPI for all US urban consumers up 0.2% MoM in July
GLOBAL

CPI Inflation Eases to 1.6% in July on Lower Food Prices: CareEdge Ratings

CareEdge Ratings has reported that India’s CPI inflation eased further to 1.6% in July 2025, driven largely by a deepening deflation in the food...

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CPI Inflation Eases to 1.6% in July on Lower Food Prices: CareEdge Ratings
APPAREL

Dollar Industries Q1 FY26 Profit Jumps 39.3% YoY

Dollar Industries Limited, a leading brand in the garment and hosiery sector with a strong presence in over 15 countries, has reported a robust...

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Dollar Industries Q1 FY26 Profit Jumps 39.3% YoY
APPAREL

Egypt signs pact with Chinese firm to set up home textile-garment unit

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) recently signed an agreement with China’s Changzhou Ramada Blanket Industry Co Ltd to set up a $22.6-million home...

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Egypt signs pact with Chinese firm to set up home textile-garment unit
COTTON

Eurofins moves into cotton origin verification

Origin ID’s database encompasses reference samples from all major cotton growing regions and is continuously updated. The service will offer a 15-day turnaround time...

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Eurofins moves into cotton origin verification
GLOBAL

Extrusion and recycling focus for BBE at K 2025

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Extrusion and recycling focus for BBE at K 2025
GLOBAL

Global maritime fleet hits $1.37 trn in value in 2024: TURKLIM report

The global maritime trade fleet hit $1.37 trillion in value last year, with the top 10 ship-owning countries accounting for two-thirds of that, says...

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Global maritime fleet hits $1.37 trn in value in 2024: TURKLIM report
GLOBAL

Hourly Car Rental Dubai – Flexible & Affordable Car Hire Solutions

Why Choose Hourly Car Rental in Dubai? Hourly car hire offers unmatched freedom compared to traditional rental models. Instead of paying for an entire...

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Hourly Car Rental Dubai – Flexible & Affordable Car Hire Solutions
ASIA

India Pavilion and international exhibitors to feature selection of cotton at Yarn Expo Autumn 2025

India Pavilion and international exhibitors to feature selection of cotton at Yarn Expo Autumn 2025 By

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India Pavilion and international exhibitors to feature selection of cotton at Yarn Expo Autumn 2025
DIGITAL-PRINTING

MS & JK rewrites its mission in industrial inkjet printing

Five new printers, high-performance inks, customer focus, and solid partnerships with dealers: this is how the two Dover brands are responding to the challenges...

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MS & JK rewrites its mission in industrial inkjet printing
APPAREL

MS & JK unveil game-changing MP Series: Leaner, Faster, Greener

MS & JK unveil game-changing MP Series: Leaner, Faster, Greener

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MS & JK unveil game-changing MP Series: Leaner, Faster, Greener
APPAREL

New US Tariffs: What They Mean for Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports

New US Tariffs: What They Mean for Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports By

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New US Tariffs: What They Mean for Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports
ASIA

Ralph Lauren’s Q1 FY26: 14% revenue jump & bullish outlook

Ralph Lauren’s Q1 FY26: 14% revenue jump & bullish outlook

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Ralph Lauren’s Q1 FY26: 14% revenue jump & bullish outlook
INDIA

Spunweb Group invests in two advanced nonwoven production lines

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Spunweb Group invests in two advanced nonwoven production lines
GLOBAL

STAUBLI

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STAUBLI
APPAREL

Team Group’s Garment Becomes 258th Green Factory of Bangladesh

Team Group’s Garment Becomes 258th Green Factory of Bangladesh By

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Team Group’s Garment Becomes 258th Green Factory of Bangladesh
ASIA

Textilcolor AG to Showcase Water- and Energy-Saving Textile Technologies

The textile industry remains under significant environmental pressure, with sustainability becoming a defining competitive factor. Globally, the sector consumes approximately 93 billion cubic meters...

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Textilcolor AG to Showcase Water- and Energy-Saving Textile Technologies
APPAREL

Threads of Resolution: Grievance Innovations in Bangladesh’s Apparel Sector

Threads of Resolution: Grievance Innovations in Bangladesh’s Apparel Sector By

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Threads of Resolution: Grievance Innovations in Bangladesh’s Apparel Sector
APPAREL

US tariffs pause on China imports offers relief, not resolution: AAFA

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has welcomed the US administration’s extension of the temporary reduction in retaliatory tariffs on US imports from...

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US tariffs pause on China imports offers relief, not resolution: AAFA
ASIA

Bangladesh plans to transfer land ports to private sector, close a few

The interim government in Bangladesh is planning to hand over several land ports to the private sector and shut down those that are not...

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Bangladesh plans to transfer land ports to private sector, close a few
APPAREL

BGMEA  talks with Australian trade delegation on business expansion issues

BGMEA  talks with Australian trade delegation on business expansion issues By

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BGMEA  talks with Australian trade delegation on business expansion issues
INDUSTRIAL

Cabot to acquire Bridgestone's Mexico carbon manufacturing

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) from Bridgestone...

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Cabot to acquire Bridgestone's Mexico carbon manufacturing
GLOBAL

Durst Joins FESPA Foundation, Adopts Malekapane School

The FESPA Foundation has announced Durst Group as its first official partner following the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, marking a milestone in the...

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Durst Joins FESPA Foundation, Adopts Malekapane School
ASIA

Experts called Bangladesh to prepare for EU’s digital product passport policy

Experts called Bangladesh to prepare for EU’s digital product passport policy By

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Experts called Bangladesh to prepare for EU’s digital product passport policy
INNOVATION

From vision to market impact

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From vision to market impact
EUROPE

German trade show imm cologne seeing increase in reservations

Cologne, Germany – With more than 70% of exhibition space already reserved, German trade show imm cologne said it is building momentum with strong early commitments for...

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German trade show imm cologne seeing increase in reservations
ASIA

India Tightens Import Rules on Bangladeshi Jute Products, Bans Entry via Land Ports

India Tightens Import Rules on Bangladeshi Jute Products, Bans Entry via Land Ports By

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India Tightens Import Rules on Bangladeshi Jute Products, Bans Entry via Land Ports
APPAREL

Kaixi Group to invest US$ 40 million more in BEPZA Economic Zone

Kaixi Group to invest US$ 40 million more in BEPZA Economic Zone By

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Kaixi Group to invest US$ 40 million more in BEPZA Economic Zone
ASIA

NetZero Energy & Technology Ltd Secures Landmark 13.5 MWp Rooftop Solar Project for Hoorain HTF Ltd, Jamuna Group

NetZero Energy & Technology Ltd Secures Landmark 13.5 MWp Rooftop Solar Project for Hoorain HTF Ltd, Jamuna Group By

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NetZero Energy & Technology Ltd Secures Landmark 13.5 MWp Rooftop Solar Project for Hoorain HTF Ltd, Jamuna Group
INDIA

PM Modi hails textile sector as India’s strength

PM Modi hails textile sector as India’s strength Posted by Editorial Team | Jul 28, 2025 | News Ahead of the National Handloom Day...

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PM Modi hails textile sector as India’s strength
FASHION

Positive results with GFF capital

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Positive results with GFF capital
INDIA

Pushing the recycling agenda:  Techtextil India announces strategic tie-up for launching ‘ReCycle Zone’

Pushing the recycling agenda:  Techtextil India announces strategic tie-up for launching ‘ReCycle Zone’ By

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Pushing the recycling agenda:  Techtextil India announces strategic tie-up for launching ‘ReCycle Zone’
GLOBAL

SARB Cuts Growth Outlook; US Tariffs Cloud Trade

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 0.9% from 1%, citing weak first-quarter economic data and the...

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SARB Cuts Growth Outlook; US Tariffs Cloud Trade
ASIA

Shelton to bring Deep Learning AI to ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

Shelton to bring Deep Learning AI to ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 By

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Shelton to bring Deep Learning AI to ITMA Asia + CITME 2025
APPAREL

Startups Tap into Booming Yoga Clothing Market

The global yoga apparel industry has shifted from a niche fitness wear category to a thriving lifestyle market, drawing interest from both established brands...

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Startups Tap into Booming Yoga Clothing Market
ASIA

- TEXtalks let's talk textiles...

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has revised its 2025 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 0.9%, rebounding from a previously expected 0.2% contraction in...

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- TEXtalks  let's talk textiles...
APPAREL

Textile manufacturing, automation, aftercare and apparel trends to dominate the agenda at Gartex Texprocess India New Delhi 2025

Textile manufacturing, automation, aftercare and apparel trends to dominate the agenda at Gartex Texprocess India New Delhi 2025 By

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Textile manufacturing, automation, aftercare and apparel trends to dominate the agenda at Gartex Texprocess India New Delhi 2025
ASIA

UK’s Shelton vision brings deep learning AI to fabric inspection at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

UK’s Shelton vision brings deep learning AI to fabric inspection at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

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UK’s Shelton vision brings deep learning AI to fabric inspection at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025
COTTON

Under new CEO, Oritain readies new technology for track and trace

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Under new CEO, Oritain readies new technology for track and trace
APPAREL

Vietnam’s textile-garment exports climb 9% through July, but challenges loom in H2

Vietnam’s textile-garment exports climb 9% through July, but challenges loom in H2

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Vietnam’s textile-garment exports climb 9% through July, but challenges loom in H2
APPAREL

Vietnam's textile-garment sector sees 9% YoY export growth in Jan-Jul

Vietnam’s textile and garment export turnover surpassed $26.33 billion in the first seven months this year—an increase of 9 per cent year on year...

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Vietnam's textile-garment sector sees 9% YoY export growth in Jan-Jul
APPAREL

Armenia takes steps to boost textile exports

Armenia has decided to initiate measures to boost the export potential of the textile sector. It has planned to subsidise textile enterprises that actively...

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Armenia takes steps to boost textile exports
APPAREL

Bangladesh exporting around US $40 bn with a notable portion, approximately US $8 billion, directed towards the USA

Bangladesh exporting around US $40 bn with a notable portion, approximately US $8 billion, directed towards the USA By

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Bangladesh exporting around US $40 bn with a notable portion, approximately US $8 billion, directed towards the USA
APPAREL

Bangladesh Rising: Earth Fashion Ltd. Pioneers High-End Sustainable Apparel Sourcing

Bangladesh Rising: Earth Fashion Ltd. Pioneers High-End Sustainable Apparel Sourcing By

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Bangladesh Rising: Earth Fashion Ltd. Pioneers High-End Sustainable Apparel Sourcing
COTTON

Better Cotton’s 10-year US impact report

Better Cotton’s 10-year US impact report

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Better Cotton’s 10-year US impact report
APPAREL

BGAPMEA and Swisscontact Joint Workshop to Promote Green Growth and Resilience in the Garments Accessories & Packaging Sector

BGAPMEA and Swisscontact Joint Workshop to Promote Green Growth and Resilience in the Garments Accessories & Packaging Sector By

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BGAPMEA and Swisscontact Joint Workshop to Promote Green Growth and Resilience in the Garments Accessories & Packaging Sector
ASIA

Brazil set to conclude 2024–25 cotton season with record 2.82 million tons in exports

Brazil set to conclude 2024–25 cotton season with record 2.82 million tons in exports

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Brazil set to conclude 2024–25 cotton season with record 2.82 million tons in exports
ASIA

Businesses leaders warmly welcome the commerce adviser’s team for successful negotiation on the US tariff

Businesses leaders warmly welcome the commerce adviser’s team for successful negotiation on the US tariff By

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Businesses leaders warmly welcome the commerce adviser’s team for successful negotiation on the US tariff
CHINA

Cinte Techtextil China 2025 to spotlight four key themes

Industries around the world are transforming to meet modern demands – with technology advancing, markets changing, and sustainability as vital as ever – and...

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Cinte Techtextil China 2025 to spotlight four key themes
CHINA

Drewry WCI continues to see bearish tone, drops 3%

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI)—a composite measure of container freight rates—continued to fall sharply, declining for the eighth consecutive week. The index dropped...

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Drewry WCI continues to see bearish tone, drops 3%
GLOBAL

Durst becomes first official partner of the FESPA Foundation Post-Show, and the first to join the ‘Adopt A School’initiative

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Durst becomes first official partner of the FESPA Foundation Post-Show, and the first to join the ‘Adopt A School’initiative
INNOVATION

Experience Trützschler’s latest technologies at CAITME 2025

Experience Trützschler’s latest technologies at CAITME 2025

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Experience Trützschler’s latest technologies at CAITME 2025
GLOBAL

Experts warn UN plastics treaty falls short by ignoring textiles

Experts warn UN plastics treaty falls short by ignoring textiles

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Experts warn UN plastics treaty falls short by ignoring textiles
ASIA

Fakir Technologies Unveils ‘ZERO’: Pioneering the Future of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Bangladesh

Fakir Technologies Unveils ‘ZERO’: Pioneering the Future of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Bangladesh By

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Fakir Technologies Unveils ‘ZERO’: Pioneering the Future of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Bangladesh
CHINA

Fringe Programme to Lead Textile Innovation at Cinte 2025

As global industries adapt to rapid technological progress, shifting market dynamics, and increasing sustainability demands, the technical textiles and nonwovens sector is undergoing significant...

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Fringe Programme to Lead Textile Innovation at Cinte 2025
APPAREL

Growing demand for anti-static protective clothing

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Growing demand for anti-static protective clothing
INDUSTRIAL

How Slurry Pumps Help Heavy Canadian Industry

Overview In Canada’s resource-intensive economy, heavy industry relies on reliable, durable, and high-performance equipment to move abrasive and high-solid content materials. From mining and...

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How Slurry Pumps Help Heavy Canadian Industry
APPAREL

ICCCAD hosts roundtable dialogue on ‘the climate change impacts in the ready-made garment sector’

ICCCAD hosts roundtable dialogue on ‘the climate change impacts in the ready-made garment sector’ By

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ICCCAD hosts roundtable dialogue on ‘the climate change impacts in the ready-made garment sector’
APPAREL

India reopens PLI scheme for textiles amid US tariff impact

As the Indian textile and apparel industry faces a challenging scenario following the imposition of a 50 per cent tariff by the US administration,...

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India reopens PLI scheme for textiles amid US tariff impact
CHINA

Lenzing and Suominen report tariffs impact

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Lenzing and Suominen report tariffs impact