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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
US witnessed a modest increase in apparel imports, reaching $38.16bn globally during FY Jan-Jun2025
US witnessed a modest increase in apparel imports, reaching $38.16bn globally during FY Jan-Jun2025 By
Yarn Expo Autumn 2025: bridging East and West to drive sustainable demand
Yarn Expo Autumn 2025: bridging East and West to drive sustainable demand By
Intertextile Shanghai unveils revamped fringe programme with sector-focused themes
Intertextile Shanghai unveils revamped fringe programme with sector-focused themes
FET prepares for trio of exhibitions in 2025
FET prepares for trio of exhibitions in 2025 By
Circ and Sanyou forge five-year deal to boost recycled lyocell production
Circ and Sanyou forge five-year deal to boost recycled lyocell production
CEAB,CTFC visited BGMEA to explore bilateral trade growth opportunities between Bangladesh and China
CEAB,CTFC visited BGMEA to explore bilateral trade growth opportunities between Bangladesh and China By
U.S. apparel imports from Africa reach $1.29 B in 2025, showing growth despite trade pressures
U.S. apparel imports from Africa reach $1.29 B in 2025, showing growth despite trade pressures
LAIP Unveils MINI JET for Fast, Accurate Fabric Sampling
LAIP, a leading Italian dyeing machine manufacturer, introduces MINI JET, a compact, innovative machine that redefines fabric sampling for textile producers. This smart solution...
Intertextile Shanghai Spring 2025 spotlights green innovation, functional textiles and digital solutions
Intertextile Shanghai Spring 2025 spotlights green innovation, functional textiles and digital solutions
Intertextile Shanghai 2025 Fringe Programme to Redefine Home Textiles with Innovation & Collaboration
Intertextile Shanghai 2025 Fringe Programme to Redefine
ICE cotton rallies on US‑EU trade optimism, rising oil prices and strong U.S.export sales
ICE cotton rallies on US‑EU trade optimism, rising oil prices and strong U.S.export sales
India–UK Free Trade Agreement: A Competitive Shake-Up for Bangladesh
India–UK Free Trade Agreement: A Competitive Shake-Up for Bangladesh By
Circ new partnership with Sanyou
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Bangladesh’s key sectors draw growing interest in Chinabuoyed by recent policy interventions
Bangladesh’s key sectors draw growing interest in Chinabuoyed by recent policy interventions By
Yarn Expo Autumn to inspire international exchange and promote sustainability
Yarn Expo Autumn to inspire international exchange and promote sustainability
Germany's Puma revises 2025 outlook amid sales dip & tariff impact
German sports apparel and footwear company Puma has reported preliminary results in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, witnessing a currency-adjusted (ca) decline of...
China reaffirms climate leadership with joint pledge ahead of COP30
China reaffirms climate leadership with joint pledge ahead of COP30
Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports to EU Jump 17.6% in Jan–May 2025
Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports to EU Jump 17.6% in Jan–May 2025 By
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...
First Steps in Charkha Spinning
First Steps in Charkha Spinning Curious about spinning short-stapled fibers such as cotton? Consider the charkha! Curious about spinning short-stapled fibers such as cotton?...
Building on China+1 sourcing strategies
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Shein offers Chinese manufacturers incentive to move to Vietnam
Shein offers Chinese manufacturers incentive to move to Vietnam By
Pioneering the Next Era of Textile Chemicals: Matex’s Roadmap for Innovation and Growth
Pioneering the Next Era of Textile Chemicals: Matex’s Roadmap for Innovation and Growth By
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...
US textiles & apparel imports grow 2.6% to $107 bn in 2024
US textiles & apparel imports grow 2.6% to $107 bn in 2024
Strategies for China to diversify textile exports amid US tariffs
Strategies for China to diversify textile exports amid US tariffs
Australia’s apparel imports rise 9.7% to $4.15 bn in Jul-Dec 2024
Australia’s apparel imports rise 9.7% to $4.15 bn in Jul-Dec 2024
US-China trade restrictions as expected, further risks loom: Fitch
The recent bilateral trade restrictions announced by the United States and China align with the Fitch base case assumptions for China and China-based issuers,...
Texworld/Apparel Sourcing Paris
Texworld/Apparel Sourcing Paris By
Functionality, sustainability prominent as Intertextile Apparel reveals highlighted exhibitors for spring showcase
Functionality, sustainability prominent as Intertextile Apparel reveals highlighted exhibitors for spring showcase By
Ice cotton gains as crude oil rises, but strong dollar caps growth
Ice cotton gains as crude oil rises, but strong dollar caps growth
Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2025: Your Gateway to 100% Export-Ready Vietnamese Fashion & Textiles Products from Vietnam & Asia
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2nd Convocation of BUFT Held
2nd Convocation of BUFT Held By
Over 1,200 global exhibitors are set to attend Texworld Paris this month
Over 1,200 global exhibitors are set to attend Texworld Paris this month
Intertextile 2025: A Showcase of Next-Gen Sustainable Fabrics
At Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center, which spans 190,000 square meters and has over 3,000 exhibitors, the exhibition will showcase a wide variety...
Intertextile 2024: A Showcase of Next-Gen Sustainable Fabrics
At Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center, which spans 190,000 square meters and has over 3,000 exhibitors, the exhibition will showcase a wide variety...
US tariffs hit Canada, Mexico; exports could drop by over 28%: ifo
Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China could lead to a 22 per cent decline in US exports, according to...
World’s leading textile-producing countries cooperate at VIATT 2025
World’s leading textile-producing countries cooperate at VIATT 2025 By
U.S. Tariffs on China: A Turning Point for Textile Trade?
Trade flows, consumption, and the economy are all being impacted by the growing trade war between the United States and China. President Trump’s executive...
Over 1,200 global exhibitors set to attend Texworld Paris this month
Reflecting the diversity of global sourcing Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris offers diverse global sourcing, featuring key players like China, Turkey, and India, alongside suppliers...
India may gain in US textile market after tariff hike on Chinese goods
India is likely to gain some advantage in the US market after 10 per cent tariff hike announcement against China. Trump administration had also...
Global textile leaders to unite at VIATT 2025 from Feb 26-28
At the turn of the new year, Vietnam’s textile industry is poised to celebrate a significant milestone achieved in 2024: it is likely to...
Global Apparel Trade & Retail Update: January 2025
The global apparel market has shown notable trends in both imports and exports for major supplier and buyer nations. As of November 2024, the...
China responds to US tariff move with strong dissatisfaction and vows countermeasures
China responds to US tariff move with strong dissatisfaction and vows countermeasures
ASEAN+3 region to see steady growth rate of 4.2% in 2025: AMRO
The ASEAN+3 region—comprising ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China, Japan and South Korea—is set to remain resilient with a...
Textile Industry Pins Hopes on Budget for Revitalization
The textile sector, a cornerstone of the national economy, anticipates significant support in the upcoming budget. Contributing substantially to GDP, industrial output, and merchandise...
Drewry WCI sees decline amid Lunar New Year, expects further drops
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) composite index further declined by 2.35 per cent to $3,364 per 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU) on January 30,...
China's renewable energy hits record 56% capacity, 86% of new power
The renewable energy accounted for 86 per cent of China’s newly installed power capacity in 2024, while its total installed capacity hit a record...
ICE cotton prices continue to fall amid strong dollar and selling pressure
ICE cotton prices continue to fall amid strong dollar and selling pressure
Italy's Ermenegildo Zegna posts $2.03 bn revenue in FY24, up 2.2% YoY
Ermenegildo Zegna NV, an Italian luxury fashion house, has announced unaudited revenue of €1,946.6 million (~$2,032.6 million) for full fiscal 2024 (FY24), an increase...
China largest online retail market for 12 years in a row: Govt
China has been the world’s largest online retail market for 12 years in a row, with such sales reaching 15.5 trillion yuan ($2.16 trillion)...
China's Hikvision explores impact of integrated tech in logistics
A new white paper by Hikvision and Logistics Management Magazine has explored how open and collaborative systems can revolutionise logistics operations, offering insights into...
South China’s Fashion Hub: Intertextile Shenzhen 2025
Shenzhen, January 2025 – Following a successful 2024 edition, Intertextile Shenzhen is set to return from June 11–13, 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention &...
Bangladesh leads Asia’s reign of US apparel exports
Bangladesh leads Asia’s reign of US apparel exports
Yarn expo spring 2025 to spotlight polypropylene and functional textiles
Yarn expo spring 2025 to spotlight polypropylene and functional textiles
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...
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...
South Africa’s textile imports rise 10.3% in Jan 2025
South Africa’s textile imports rise 10.3% in Jan 2025
No day 1 tariffs, but Trump threatens Canada, Mexico for Feb. 1
Washington — Despite not implementing tariffs on his first day in office, President Donald Trump said tariffs on two nations could happen on Feb....
