On January 22, it was reported from Fudan University that a technological breakthrough with the potential to revolutionize future clothing experiences has emerged. A team led by Peng Huisheng and Chen Peining at the university successfully developed a new type of fiber that is not only flexible and stretchable but, more importantly, incorporates high-density microcircuits within it, enabling advanced information processing capabilities. The findings, titled "Fibre-Integrated Circuit Based on a M

Recently, India's textile raw material market has drawn widespread attention, with polyester and viscose yarn prices showing a notable upward trend. Industry analysis points out that this fluctuation is primarily driven by two major factors: a weak rupee and tight supply chain conditions. From a currency perspective, the continued depreciation of the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar has directly increased the cost of imported raw materials. India's chemical fiber industry relies partly on

Although facing the dual challenges of a global economic slowdown and structural adjustments, China's exports in 2026 are expected to demonstrate a new development trend. According to analyses by multiple authoritative institutions, while export growth rates may struggle to return to the double-digit highs of the past, their role as a "ballast stone" for the Chinese economy remains solid. Experts point out that China's exports are shifting from being "cyclically driven" to providing "structura

Since 2025, the global textile industry chain has continued to evolve amidst exchange rate fluctuations, supply-demand adjustments, and diverging regional trade patterns. The cotton textile sector presents a two-way dynamic: "cotton hitting bottom and rebounding, while apparel making a breakout against the trend." On one hand, China's cotton import volume and prices have gradually recovered after hitting lows, with supply sources showing a high degree of concentration. On the other hand, China's

Recently, China Huaju Parts Co., Ltd. formally signed a land lease agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to build a parts manufacturing plant in the BEPZA Economic Zone in Mirsarai, Chattogram. It is reported that the agreement involves an investment of approximately $16.34 million, marking a further step in the localization of Chinese manufacturing enterprises in Bangladesh. As an important economy in South Asia, Bangladesh’s export processing zones hav

Recent data released by the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) of Sri Lanka shows that the country's apparel export value reached $5.32 billion in 2025, surpassing the $5 billion mark for the first time. This represents an 8.7% increase compared to 2024 and sets the highest record since the inception of Sri Lanka's apparel industry in 1978. This achievement highlights Sri Lanka's success in upgrading its industrial value chain and achieving market diversification amid global supply chain adj

Latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that for the week ending January 15, U.S. cotton export sales reached 164,300 bales (480 pounds per bale), setting a new weekly record for the current marketing year. This represents a significant increase of 21% compared to the previous week, reflecting strong purchasing interest from global buyers, particularly in the Asian market. This week’s sales growth was primarily driven by major Asian textile-producing countries, i

On January 20 (local time), the 2026 Spring China Textile and Apparel Trade Exhibition (New York) — comprising New York Texworld Apparel Fabrics & Textile Sourcing Show and New York International Apparel Sourcing Show — officially commenced at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Co-organized by the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX), and Messe Frankfurt (North America), the three-day event focused on

After years of negotiations, India and the European Union formally signed a free trade agreement yesterday, marking a new stage in their economic and trade relations. The agreement will immediately eliminate key tariff barriers in the textiles and apparel sector. It is expected to create a significant price advantage for Indian exporters in the EU's €125 billion apparel market, thereby reshaping the global supply chain landscape. According to the agreement's details, the EU will implement

From January 13 to 16, 2026, the world's largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles—Heimtextil 2026—was held grandly at the Frankfurt Exhibition Centre in Germany. With an exhibition area of 280,000 square meters and a newly arranged layout spanning 17 halls, this edition attracted over 3,000 exhibitors from 66 countries and more than 50,000 professional visitors, of whom 78% were top-tier corporate decision-makers. This further solidified Heimtextil’s posi