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COTTON

Textile Exchange Publishes The Final Criteria For Its New Materials Matter Standard, Marking A Pivotal Shift In Connecting Certification To Impact

The criteria were developed over five years in close collaboration with a designated International Working Group made up of brands, retailers, suppliers, producers, NGOs,...

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Textile Exchange Publishes The Final Criteria For Its New Materials Matter Standard, Marking A Pivotal Shift In Connecting Certification To Impact
APPAREL

Wool’s Rebound: The New Era Of Wool & Protein Fibers

According to the press release, the market value for wool is predicted to almost double from $34.9 billion in 2022 to $63.2 billion by...

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Wool’s Rebound: The New Era Of Wool & Protein Fibers
COTTON

Textile Exchange Publishes The Final Criteria For Its New Materials Matter Standard, Marking A Pivotal Shift In Connecting Certification To Impact

The criteria were developed over five years in close collaboration with a designated International Working Group made up of brands, retailers, suppliers, producers, NGOs,...

· By senior-reporter
Textile Exchange Publishes The Final Criteria For Its New Materials Matter Standard, Marking A Pivotal Shift In Connecting Certification To Impact
ASIA

Our Technology for Your Success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025

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Our Technology for Your Success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025
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
GLOBAL

Procell: Fermented Fiber

Textile World Quality Fabric Procell: Fermented Fiber

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Procell: Fermented Fiber
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
FASHION

Your Finished Object: Vanessa’s Legacy Shawl

Your Finished Object: Vanessa’s Legacy Shawl A full-length shawl that can fit through a wedding ring? Read how this Alaska resident processed and spun...

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Your Finished Object: Vanessa’s Legacy Shawl
COTTON

Spinning Slub-Free Cashmere on the Charkha

Spinning Slub-Free Cashmere on the Charkha This portable spinning tool isn’t just for cotton! Watch as editor Kate Larson spins This portable spinning tool...

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Spinning Slub-Free Cashmere on the Charkha
APPAREL

Aid by trade foundation publishes annual report

Aid by trade foundation publishes annual report

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Aid by trade foundation publishes annual report
FASHION

The Campaign For Wool marks 15 years of championing nature’s smartest fiber

The Campaign For Wool marks 15 years of championing nature’s smartest fiber

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The Campaign For Wool marks 15 years of championing nature’s smartest fiber
DYEING

SOAR 2025: Meet Instructor Julia Gomez

SOAR 2025: Meet Instructor Julia Gomez Learn about the history of colcha embroidery and give it a try at this year’s SOAR. Learn about...

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SOAR 2025: Meet Instructor Julia Gomez
APPAREL

Beyond the Basics: A Definitive Guide to Business Pants

In the corporate world, the importance of attire is greater. It helps professionals achieve optimal success. Having the best crisp shirt and perfect blazer...

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Beyond the Basics: A Definitive Guide to Business Pants
GLOBAL

Why to Pair Supported Spindles + Cashmere

Why to Pair Supported Spindles + Cashmere Don’t let this short-stapled fiber intimidate you—it’s a joy to spin with simple tools! Don’t let this...

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Why to Pair Supported Spindles + Cashmere
WOOL

Textured Yarn Tutorial: Adding Locks as an Intermittent Third Ply

Subscriber Exclusive Textured Yarn Tutorial: Adding Locks as an Intermittent Third Ply Try this high-impact, no-fuss way to make textured locks shine. Try this...

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Textured Yarn Tutorial: Adding Locks as an Intermittent Third Ply
GLOBAL

Spin Off Submissions Summer 2026: Stretch

Spin Off Submissions Summer 2026: Stretch Tell us how you stretch your skills, stash and more. Submit your idea for the Summer 2026 issue...

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Spin Off Submissions Summer 2026: Stretch
CHINA

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?...

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First Steps in Charkha Spinning
WOOL

Wool the key to carbon neutrality for Allbirds

Minimalist design principles and regenerative farming practices achieve landmark footprint. !assets/images/allbirds-758x408-boxed.jpg “© Allbirds”)

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Wool the key to carbon neutrality for Allbirds
FASHION

Rugs USA partners with designer Arvin Olano for new line

Cranbury, N.J. — Rugs USA has partnered with designer Arvin Olano to add several new rugs to his collection. Olano is known for his...

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Rugs USA partners with designer Arvin Olano for new line
APPAREL

HimGra Showcases Sustainable Innovations at Bharat Tex 2025!

HimGra, a trailblazer in sustainable textiles, is set to make waves at Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, taking place at Bharat...

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HimGra Showcases Sustainable Innovations at Bharat Tex 2025!
FASHION

The versatility of Naia™ Renew staple fiber in the spotlight at Première Vision Paris 2025

The versatility of Naia™ Renew staple fiber in the spotlight at Première Vision Paris 2025

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The versatility of Naia™ Renew staple fiber in the spotlight at Première Vision Paris 2025
APPAREL

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

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Over 1,200 global exhibitors are set to attend Texworld Paris this month
APPAREL

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...

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Over 1,200 global exhibitors set to attend Texworld Paris this month
KNITTING

From the Wild to My Backyard: Raising Cashmere Goats in Southcentral Alaska

From the Wild to My Backyard: Raising Cashmere Goats in Southcentral Alaska Discover why Therese considers spinning and knitting her own goats’ cashmere to...

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From the Wild to My Backyard: Raising Cashmere Goats in Southcentral Alaska
FASHION

Suedwolle Group partners with LENZING and Culp to create innovative Wool-TENCEL™ Lyocell home textiles

Suedwolle Group partners with LENZING and Culp to create innovative Wool-TENCEL™ Lyocell home textiles Posted by Editorial Team | Jan 21, 2025 | News...

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Suedwolle Group partners with LENZING and Culp to create innovative Wool-TENCEL™ Lyocell home textiles
FINISHING

Willowing Wool: Building Community by Sharing the Work

Subscriber Exclusive Willowing Wool: Building Community by Sharing the Work Riley Kleve discovered that an old way of fiber preparation can also build new...

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Willowing Wool: Building Community by Sharing the Work
DYEING

Meet the Makers: Quebec’s Thriving Fiber Community

Meet the Makers: Quebec’s Thriving Fiber Community Exciting things are happening in Quebec’s fiber community! We reached out to some of the makers who...

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Meet the Makers: Quebec’s Thriving Fiber Community
WEAVING

Scandalously Easy Scouring: My Quick-and-Dirty Method for Washing Wool

Scandalously Easy Scouring: My Quick-and-Dirty Method for Washing Wool Does washing a fleece have to be so complicated? See how this spinner cleans fleeces...

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Scandalously Easy Scouring: My Quick-and-Dirty Method for Washing Wool
COTTON

Natural Fibers Made Modern: Spin Off Winter 2025

Natural Fibers Made Modern: Spin Off Winter 2025 We’re celebrating natural fibers in this winter’s Spin Off!

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Natural Fibers Made Modern: Spin Off Winter 2025
DYEING

Dyeing with Buckthorn

Dyeing with Buckthorn After three summers of dyeing, researching, and experimenting with different parts of buckthorn shrubs, I was able to achieve a surprising...

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Dyeing with Buckthorn
APPAREL

Despite global concerns, India’s textile & apparel exports.

NEW DELHI: According to government figures issued on Thursday, India’s exports of textiles and clothing, including handicrafts, increased by 7% during the April–October period...

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Despite global concerns, India’s textile & apparel exports.
APPAREL

April–October period of FY25 India’s textile exports increased 7%

The government said Thursday that India’s exports of apparel and textiles, including handicrafts, climbed 7% from April to October to reach USD 21.35 billion....

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April–October period of FY25 India’s textile exports increased 7%
WOOL

Alpaca for Life: Get a Herder’s View of the Andean Highlands

Alpaca for Life: Get a Herder’s View of the Andean Highlands Meet Alipio Melo, a young Quechua man from a community high in the...

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Alpaca for Life: Get a Herder’s View of the Andean Highlands
COTTON

2024 Natural Fiber Showcase

2024 Natural Fiber Showcase Discover local and far-flung farms and mills, and connect with festivals where you can have an up-close encounter with natural...

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2024 Natural Fiber Showcase
HOME-TEXTILES

14 Enticing Projects to Make with Wool

14 Enticing Projects to Make with Wool Use your handspun to weave, knit, or stitch the hours away this winter.

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14 Enticing Projects to Make with Wool