In 2025, Vietnam's textile and garment industry continued to expand its influence in the EU market, achieving strong export performance throughout the year, supported by stable supply chains and a rebound in European demand. Industry analysis shows that Vietnam's garment exports to the EU maintained robust growth momentum in 2025, with first-half exports reaching $2.36 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.8%. This growth was primarily driven by tariff advantages under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade

According to the latest data from Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce, the country's exports of garments, footwear, and travel goods approached $1.4 billion in January 2026, a year-on-year increase of 7.2%. The garment sector led with $1.014 billion, footwear exports grew by 16.8% to $196 million, and travel goods reached $188 million. As Cambodia's largest source of foreign exchange, this sector accounts for 46.5% of the nation's total exports and provides over 900,000 jobs across more than 1,500 f

On February 19, 2026, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and US President Donald Trump formally signed theMutual Trade Agreementin Washington, D.C., marking a new phase in bilateral economic cooperation. Under the agreement, Indonesian textile and apparel products can enjoy 0% import tariffs within specific quotas, a mechanism expected to positively impact approximately 4 million textile workers in Indonesia. In a press conference on February 20, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economi

In early 2026, Italian authorities seized around 905 tons of textile waste that had been falsely declared as secondhand clothing for export. The operation was carried out by the Guardia di Finanza under the framework of the World Customs Organization Operation Demeter XI. For the first time, textile waste was treated as a priority category under this global customs initiative. The seizures took place at major logistics gateways, including Genoa, Livorno, and Venice, as well as textile trading ce

AMSTERDAM — February 18, 2026 — Mimaki Europe, a manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting systems, has supported renowned Italian sportswear brand, Erreà in upgrading its digital textile printing operations with the installation of seven high-performance Mimaki systems. The new installation includes three Tiger600-1800TS industrial dye-sublimation printers and four TS330-1600 solutions, replacing a previous fleet of 28 digital printers. This major upgrade marks a

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) announced on February 23 that the President has signed a critical decision formally allowing the U.S. textile industry to access Department of Defense investment funds through Title III of theDefense Production Act(DPA). This move marks a key step in the U.S. strategy to strengthen the domestic military textile supply chain and reduce reliance on foreign and competitor nations. Kim Glas, President and CEO of NCTO, stated in a release: "We sin

According to the latest balance of payments data released by Bangladesh Bank, the country's trade deficit expanded by over 18 percent year-on-year during the first half of fiscal year 2025-26 (July-December 2025), rising from $9.76 billion to $11.55 billion. Data shows that import bills increased by 5 percent year-on-year during the reporting period, reaching $33.67 billion. The rise in imports was partly attributed to pre-Ramadan stockpiling, while a sharp 78.6 percent surge in fertilizer imp

In early 2026, the global fashion industry is undergoing a systemic transformation driven by artificial intelligence. From precise insights into consumer trends and the generative iteration of creative design, to intelligent production scheduling and flexible manufacturing on the factory floor, AI is no longer confined to experimental applications in isolated links of the chain. Instead, it is permeating the entire apparel value chain with unprecedented depth and breadth. At the very front end

On February 9, 2026, the United States and Bangladesh formally signed theReciprocal Trade Agreement. Under the agreement, the overall tariff rate on Bangladeshi goods exported to the U.S. will be reduced from 20% to 19%. The most notable clause, however, stipulates that Bangladeshi textiles and apparel made from U.S.-grown cotton or man-made fibers will enjoy reciprocal zero-tariff access to the U.S. market. Sheikh Bashir Uddin, an adviser to Bangladesh's Ministry of Commerce, stated that this

Over the past week, ICE cotton futures experienced a "V-shaped" recovery, initially declining before rebounding. The front-month contract rolled smoothly from March to May. After digesting the bearish USDA Supply/Demand Report, the market staged a modest uptick driven by rising oil prices. From February 5-6, ICE cotton extended its weakness. On the 5th, the benchmark contract settled 0.77% lower at 63.50 cents/lb, with the March contract hitting an intraday low of 61.56 cents/lb—a new co