Insights The Egyptian Commercial Service has intensified its investment promotion activities targeting Turkiye's textile and RMG sectors and supporting industries. An Egyptian delegation's recent meeting with the Turkish Association of Clothing Accessories Manufacturers concluded with a pact to organise an official visit to Egypt by an association delegation during the final quarter of this year. The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) office in Istanbul has intensified its investment promotion

Insights Lenzing has earned Platinum status in EcoVadis' sustainability rating for the fifth consecutive year, placing it among the top one per cent of companies worldwide. CEO Rohit Aggarwal highlighted this as proof of leadership in sustainability. The company showed its strongest progress in labour, human rights, and ethics, reaffirming its commitment to responsible growth and measurable ESG performance. For the fifth time in a row, Lenzing has received Platinum status in EcoVadis' sustain

Insights Cotton benchmarks weakened in October 2025, with the NY/ICE December contract dipping below 65 cents per pound before recovering slightly. The A Index fell to 76 cents, while China's CC Index declined to 94 cents. Indian and Pakistani prices remained stable, cushioned by steady local currencies. Softer trend signals ongoing global demand sluggishness across key cotton-producing and consuming regions. Cotton prices weakened across major benchmarks over the past month, reflecting subdu

Insights Set to run from March 11–13, 2026 in Shanghai, Yarn Expo Spring 2026 will expand on its 2025 success of nearly 24,000 visitors and 560 exhibitors. Regenerated and eco-friendly yarns remain the strongest draw, with sustainability positioned as the show's central theme. The fair will highlight innovation, circularity, and technological progress across global yarn and fibre sectors. Taking place 11 – 13 March 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai,

Insights The LYCRA Company is previewing two new denim innovations—LYCRA VintageFX fiber and bio-derived LYCRA EcoMade fiber—at Kingpins Amsterdam 2025. VintageFX offers low-stretch comfort with a vintage aesthetic, while EcoMade, made from 70 per cent plant-based resources, ensures sustainability without performance compromise. It highlighted its 'B-logic' collaboration with iTextiles, CIRCULOSE, and Neela. The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing sustainable and innovati

Insights ICE cotton futures declined as trade frictions and weaker crude oil prices dampened sentiment. December cotton settled at 63.51 cents per pound, marking new lows across 2025–26 contracts. Lower oil prices made polyester cheaper, pressuring cotton demand. A stronger US dollar and trade tariffs also weighed on prices. Market uncertainty deepened amid the US government shutdown. ICE cotton futures declined further yesterday as investors reacted negatively to escalating trade frict

Insights China's total goods trade rose 4 per cent YoY to ¥33.61 trillion (~$4.73 trillion) in the first nine months of 2025, driven by a 7.1 per cent surge in exports, while imports slipped 0.2 per cent, according to GAC. September saw the year's highest monthly growth at 8 per cent. Trade with Belt and Road partners climbed 6.2 per cent, showing continued diversification. China’s total goods imports and exports climbed to ¥33.61 trillion (~$4.73 trillion) in the first nine mon

Insights Increasing competition and evolving EU sustainability and due diligence regulations pose challenges to Bangladesh's apparel export growth in the bloc, feel many. Bangladesh is reportedly the second-largest apparel supplier to the EU after China. To maintain its foothold in the EU, Bangladesh is focusing on factory safety, labour law reforms, digital traceability, and high-value products. Ever since US President Donald Trump began imposing reciprocal tariffs, attention has shifted tow

Insights The US is India's top export destination, accounting for 28 per cent of its global trade. However, India's textile and apparel exporters are grappling with a 50 per cent additional tariff, severely impacting competitiveness, according to a CITI survey. Covering 69 per cent MSMEs and 31 per cent large firms, the survey found 91 per cent export to the US. Exporters seek policy relief. The United States remains India’s top textile and apparel (T&A) export destination, accounti

Insights Epson has introduced the SureColor G6030, its first Direct-to-Film printer designed to meet rising demand in wearable printing as the market shifts from DTG to DTFilm technology. The 32-inch model features a 1.6-litre ink capacity, automated maintenance, and minimal daily upkeep. Certified by Oeko-Tex Eco Passport and GOTS, it supports sustainable, high-speed printing. Epson, a leading enterprise in professional printing, has unveiled the SC-G6030, its first Direct-to-Film (DTFilm) p