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

On January 24, the MEGA TEXTILE – VIETNAM (Vietnam Mega Textile) project, invested by the globally renowned textile manufacturing enterprise Best Pacific Group, officially commenced construction in Vietnam. This marks a strategic step in the group's supply chain layout in Southeast Asia, aimed at establishing a modern, integrated large-scale textile production base. It is understood that the project involves a substantial investment and will be developed into acomprehensive industrial pa

Global leading polymer producer Indorama Ventures recently unveiled a groundbreaking sustainable innovation: a new type of fiber that is permanently flame-retardant and contains 50% recycled textile materials. This product aims to provide a more environmentally friendly solution for industries requiring high-performance flame-retardant materials—such as protective workwear, upholstery, and transportation—while also opening new pathways for the high-value recycling of post-consumer te

Recently, a new report titledCurrent Status and Opportunities for Decarbonization in China's Textile and Apparel Manufacturinghas drawn industry attention. The report points out that China possesses unique advantages in achieving the goal of reducing carbon emissions in the apparel industry by 50% by 2030, thanks to its complete industrial chain, mature manufacturing foundation, and policy support system. Against the backdrop of accelerating climate action in the global fashion industry, this re

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) has sent a clear signal, indicating an impending profound strategic transformation for the country's textile and apparel industry. According to the association's plan, starting in 2026, Vietnam's textile sector will systematically shift its business focus from traditional large-scale, standardized orders toward accepting smaller-scale, higher-value-added production orders.This shift is not a short-term response to market fluctuations but a medi

Borealis announces a EUR 49 million investment to expand its Borstar® Nextension polypropylene (PP) production capacity at its plant in Burghausen, Germany. This investment will increase the commercial production of the next-generation single-site polypropylene (ssPP) grades, which are designed to deliver higher purity, improved processability, and superior performance in a variety of applications. This expansion will strengthen Borealis' ability to support the transition towards high-perf