COTTON USA forges deeper cotton partnerships in Pakistan through leadership forums COTTON USA forges deeper cotton partnerships in Pakistan through leadership forums
CMAI Welcomes India–UK FTA as Export Opportunities Rise Following the landmark Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK, the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has expressed its full support, highlighting the opportunity this creates for the country’s export sector.
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AAFA presses for long‑term AGOA renewal to deepen U.S.–Africa trade ties AAFA presses for long‑term AGOA renewal to deepen U.S.–Africa trade ties
A Trade Association In Action: NCTO Steps Up To The Plate Textile World Executive Forum Features National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) A Trade Association In Action: NCTO Steps Up To The Plate
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19% trading businesses in UK expect turnover to drop in Aug 2025: ONS Fifteen per cent of trading businesses in the United Kingdom reported that their turnover had increased in June this year compared with May, while 51 per cent reported their turnover stayed the same
XingFengMing Partners with Leaf Bio to Drive Sustainable Transformation in the Global Fiber Industry On the afternoon of July 17, amid enthusiastic applause, XingFengMing Group and Leaf Bio successfully held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony. The event was attended by Mr. Zhuang Yaozhong, Chairman of XingFengMing Group;
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Time to vote for favorites from Las Vegas Market Snapshot finalists Las Vegas – Las Vegas Market has named 40 finalists in its Market Snapshot program, and online voting for the People’s Choice winners is open today through Saturday, July 26. The 40 finalists
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Rug vendors prepped for debuts at Vegas market Las Vegas – Numerous rug companies are set to debut their latest collections at the upcoming Las VegasMarket, July 27–31. Capel Rugs plans to introduce five collections that span a wide range of
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CORCA gains bipartisan support to tackle organised retail crime in US The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) is gaining momentum following a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing chaired by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). The legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev), seeks to
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ASEAN+3 faces slower growth in 2025–26 due to tariff shocks: AMRO The ASEAN+3 region is expected to grow at 3.8 per cent in 2025 and 3.6 per cent in 2026, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO). Reflecting heightened global uncertainties, particularly the evolving
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India's Q4 FY25 merchandise exports to grow 3.64% YoY: Exim Bank India’s total merchandise exports will be worth $124.8 billion in the fourth quarter (Q4) of fiscal 2024-25 (FY25)—a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 3.64 per cent, Export-Import Bank of India recently projected. While non
Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Garment technology, Dyes & chemicals, Handicraft events The Union Minister of Textiles inaugurated Garment technology, Dyes & chemicals, Handicraft events at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida by lighting the lamp. The Greater Noida event is being held
Bharat Tex: Tiruppur leads sustainable revolution in textiles India is one of the most important textile hubs, and Tiruppur is transforming its production process by focusing on sustainable practices such as Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and the adoption of renewable energy.
Bharat Tex: India aims to boost T&A exports 2.5-fold in 5 Years India is confident of achieving a target of $100 billion in textile and apparel exports, including overseas shipments of garments worth $40 billion, within a period of 5–6 years. This will be two
Bharat Tex: Garment resale befitted response to environmental concerns Indians are considered the thriftiest consumers in the world. The resale of used garments is a suitable answer to the mounting pressure on the textile sector due to environmental concerns. During a knowledge
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The LYCRA Company launches new COOLMAX CORE fibre at Bharat Tex 2025 The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, will introduce its exclusive new COOLMAX CORE fiber for the Indian market at Bharat
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Reliance showcases Industry-Leading Polyester Technologies, RElan SuPer and HEXaREL Quanta Fabrics Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s largest private sector company, is participating in BharatTex 2025, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the textile sector. As an industry leader, RIL is showcasing its
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Egypt's SCZONE inks deals for 2 textile factories at $3 mn investment With a total investment of over $3 million, the general authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has entered into agreements for two new textile manufacturing projects within the ready-made factories area
Digital Love: India’s Valentine’s Gifting Sees 10M Online Orders India’s gifting landscape is undergoing a digital transformation, with online platforms emerging as the preferred choice for festive and occasion-based shopping. In the first 11 days of February 2025 alone, Unicommerce’s Uniware platform
Budget 2025-26 announces Rs. 5272 crores for the Ministry of Textiles The Union Budget 2025-26 was presented by the Union Finance Minister on February 1, 2025. The Budget announced an outlay of Rs. 5272 crores (Budget Estimates) for the Ministry of Textiles for 2025-26.
Bolstered by new location, Shoppe Object reports 30% higher attendance in February New York – Shoppe Object, a home and gift trade show owned by Andmore, reported 30% higher attendance at its February show compared with last year. More than 800 exhibitors showcased product at
Bharat Tex-Handicrafts: A cultural showcase of Indian craftsmanship Bharat Tex 2025 has been showcasing India’s rich culture at its second venue in Greater Noida, through the strong participation of artisans and artists. Traditional textiles are an integral part of India’s centuries-old
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Trump greenlights reciprocal tariffs in latest order Washington – President Trump signed a memorandum Thursday that greenlights reciprocal tariffs, or the implementation of the same tariffs other countries have on the U.S. “I’ve decided for purposes of fairness that I
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India's MP clears new Industrial Promotion Policy with 10 sub-policies India’s Madhya Pradesh cabinet recently approved the state’s Industrial Promotion Policy 2025 to attract domestic and foreign investment and generate 2 million jobs. The policy comprises ten sub-policies, which cover agriculture, textile, apparel,
ICE cotton ends three-days rally despite strong US export sales ICE cotton futures faced profit booking despite strong US cotton export sales. ICE cotton ended a three-day rally on Thursday with a drop of 38 to 64 points across various contracts. The weakness
Germany's Mytheresa sees 13.4% YoY sales growth in Q2 FY25 Mytheresa, an online luxury fashion retailer based in Munich (Germany), has reported sales of €223.0 million (~$232.97 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2025 (FY25) ended December 31, 2024, an increase
Drewry WCI falls as slow demand persists post-Chinese New Year holiday The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) composite index fell by 5.43 per cent to $3,095 per 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU) on February 13, down from $3,273 per FEU the previous week. This decrease
Bharat Tex 2025 opens with focus on sustainability & digitisation India’s global textile exhibition Bharat Tex 2025 began with the inauguration by Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles on Friday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This year’s version of the exhibition is especially
Australia's business confidence rises despite weak January Australia’s business conditions took a downturn in January, reversing the previous month’s gains, as trading conditions and profitability weakened, according to the latest National Australia Bank (NAB) Monthly Business Survey. While employment showed
Africa’s challenges present an opportunity to reshape its economic future, says UNCTAD Africa’s challenges present an opportunity to reshape its economic future, says UNCTAD
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