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Bangladesh hopes for trade agreement with US

Dhaka, July 8, 2025 – Bangladesh, the world's second-largest textile manufacturer, still hopes to reach an agreement with the US to avoid the sharp rise in customs duties threatened by Donald Trump. A senior official told AFP on Tuesday. The textile industry contributes 80 percent of the South Asian country's total exports. One-fifth of its...

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Kering bets on water positivity in sustainability pivot

In an era where the fashion industry’s sustainability rhetoric often outpaces its results, Kering, the luxury conglomerate behind Gucci, Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, has unveiled what it calls a “Water-Positive Strategy.” The initiative marks the latest chapter in the group’s climate response, this time addressing water scarcity and...

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Taipei Fashion Week: Driving sustainability through textile innovation and cross-sector collaboration

Taiwan’s textile manufacturing industry has long been prevalent. The sector is the second largest in the country, only surpassed by technology, yet the combination of the two makes Taiwan an attractive destination for global brands seeking specialised materials and technical textiles. It was therefore apt that for this season of Taipei Fashion...

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From crisis to recovery: How Turkey's textile industry hopes to recover by 2026

Turkey is a strong export country. Foreign sales of textiles, raw materials and clothing play a crucial role in the national economy. In 2024, the sector generated around 7 percent of the country's total employment. Exports of textiles and ready-made clothing were worth 32.1 billion dollars (29.41 billion euros). On the world market, Turkey...

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Spanx launches debut shapewear collection with Supima cotton

Women's lifestyle and shapewear brand Spanx has launched its first shapewear collection made from Supima cotton. Created in response to customer demand, the collection includes a curated assortment of Spanx's best-selling shapewear styles made from Supima cotton. Characterized by its extra-long fibers, which create softer, smoother, and more...

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Tackling textile waste is a growing environmental challenge

The surge in textile waste across the United States, driven in part by the rapid expansion of the "fast fashion" industry, has emerged as a significant environmental issue over the past two decades. From discarded clothing to household items such as carpets, towels, and footwear, the proliferation of textile waste contributes to greenhouse gas...

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Italian luxury brand Slowear joins Italy's B Corp ranks

The luxury fashion industry's gradual embrace of sustainable business practices has gained momentum with Slowear's B Corp certification, marking a notable shift in how premium apparel brands approach environmental and social governance. The Italian company's four-year journey to certification crystallizes a fundamental tension in contemporary...

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Denim, DPP and durability - Texhibition charts its course ahead

The sixth edition of sourcing fair Texhibition Istanbul took place from 11th to 13th September 2024 at the city's exhibition centre near Atatürk Airport. All three days were well attended - according to official figures, almost 24,600 trade visitors attended; about the same number as at the March edition. A good 25 percent of (6,488) came from...

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European subsidiary of Teijin Frontier opens Paris showroom amid expansion plans

High performance fibre producer Teijin Frontier has announced that its European subsidiary, Teijin Frontier Europe GmbH, has opened a new showroom in Paris as part of the firm’s plans to expand its fashion business in the region. The showroom houses and displays Teijin Frontier’s fabric collection and products, including its Ecopet polyester...

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From husk to yarn: The business behind Taiwan’s cacao textiles

In the realm of functional sportswear, Taiwan’s textile industry stands above all. One of the leaders in this sector is none other than GrandeTex, which, like its portfolio of materials, is a multifaceted firm. Carrying out pre-production, post-production and everything in between, the 2010-founded company has established an extensive line up of...

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Textile Exchange urges industry to find alternatives for existing synthetics

In its latest report, ‘The Future of Synthetics’, non-profit Textile Exchange has issued a call on the industry to reevaluate its relationship with synthetic fibres and textiles, while cautioning suppliers on a potentially overbearing reliance on raw materials. While the organisation is urging fashion to eliminate the use of new virgin, fossil...

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Textile Exchange releases 2023 Materials Benchmark report

Global non-profit Textile Exchange has unveiled its 2023 Materials Benchmark reports, which shows the advancements made by both brands and suppliers in sourcing more sustainable materials. With 394 participating brands and retailers, as well as 52 suppliers and manufacturers, Textile Exchange's Materials Benchmark stands as the fashion, textile,...