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The 58th Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris cements its role as the global fashion sourcing powerhouse.

Apparel
The 58th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris closed its doors on February 4 after three particularly intense days...

India–US trade pact promises a tariff reset for textiles—and a jolt to Asian rivals

Trade
India says lower US duties could shift sourcing decisions in a $118bn import market, lifting its odds of hitting...

Texworld Paris 2026: Pakistan turns up in Paris—small contingent, big message

Business
With Europe’s sourcing bazaar crowded by giants, Pakistan’s four exhibitors were selling a simple proposition: value-added capability, not just...

Haelixa’s €2m raise shows “proof” it is becoming the new compliance layer for textiles

Fibres
As regulators and brands tighten the screws on origin, recycled content and labelling, the weakest link is no longer...

Pakistan’s hosiery exporters want an “export emergency” before India erases the last tariff edge

Business
Pakistan’s knitwear and hosiery exporters are warning that trade policy abroad is moving faster than industrial policy at home....

Kingpins New York proves denim’s mood has shifted from volume to value

Denim
Fewer people showed up, but more firms did—suggesting the denim supply chain is consolidating around ideas, not footfall. Denim is...

Smart assistive clothing moves closer to reality with a $24 million global research programme

Business
Smart clothing that actively supports movement and everyday mobility could reach the market sooner than expected, following the launch...

PTC applauds PM’s exporter recognition, ERF cut, and power tariff reforms; Urges focus on competitiveness over fear

Business
The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s decision to formally recognise top exporters, calling it...

US apparel imports: India hit hard as Vietnam pulls further ahead

Apparel
U.S. imports of textiles and apparel from India fell sharply by 31.4% year-on-year in November 2025, marking one of...

Automated textile manufacturing without sewing

Apparel
On-demand, automated no-sew systems like CreateMe’s can realistically bring some apparel manufacturing back to the U.S., but not mass...

U.S. infant product safety review signals new compliance pressure for textile suppliers

Business
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has opened a public review of updated safety standards for infant cradles,...

Digital Transformation emerges as make-or-break factor for the global apparel industry, says Lectra

Fashion
Digital transformation is rapidly becoming the defining factor for survival, competitiveness, and scale in the global apparel industry, senior...

Texworld NYC Winter 2026 concludes Strongly, Spotlighting Global Sourcing and AI-driven innovation

Apparel
The Winter 2026 editions of Texworld New York City, Apparel Sourcing New York City, and co-located Printsource successfully concluded...

Bangladesh–US trade deal to cut tariffs, offer duty-free access to garments made with American cotton

Business
Bangladesh is set to secure duty-free access to the U.S. market for garments produced using American cotton, alongside a...

EU–India FTA Raises Competitive Stakes for Bangladesh’s Garment Exports

Business
Bangladesh’s apparel sector is bracing for intensifying competition and price pressure in Europe after the European Union and India...

U.S. Textile Recycling Gains Momentum as States Push Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Sustainability
Textile recycling policy is accelerating across the United States as lawmakers respond to the growing volume of discarded clothing...

Uzbekistan–Germany knitwear cooperation advances under GUZ Partners project

Business
With the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan, a bilateral meeting was held between representatives of Uztextilprom and Gesamtmasche,...

India’s zero-duty access to the EU threatens Pakistan’s GSP+ advantage in textiles

Business
The newly signed Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and India is expected to intensify competitive pressure on...

Denim’s next chapter: Value-driven innovation replaces volume as shoppers buy fewer jeans

Denim
As inflation and tariff pressures squeeze discretionary spending, denim brands are finding it harder to convince shoppers to buy...

Shapewear meets denim: Shapellx enters jeans with built-in sculpting

Denim
The shapewear–denim crossover continues to gain momentum as Shapellx debuts its Bare Essence AirSmooth Denim Collection, marking a strategic...
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Bangladesh’s US trade deal swaps tariff crumbs for big-ticket commitments

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