The Azerbaijan Textile Association (ATA) has officially become a member association of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), marking a significant step forward in the country's textile industry toward deeper global integration. As the primary institution representing and promoting the interests of Azerbaijan's textile and apparel sector, ATA plays a crucial role in industry development planning, policy dialogue, capacity building, and international cooperation. By joining IT

With the concept of sustainable fashion gaining increasing popularity, the global second-hand clothing market is experiencing rapid development. Latest data shows that the global second-hand clothing market is expected to grow from $11.01 billion in 2025 to $35.49 billion by 2035, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 12.42%. Meanwhile, the upcycled fashion market is also performing remarkably, projected to expand from $8.05 billion in 2025 to $12.45 billion by 2030. Market research indicat

The 2026 Vietnam International Textile & Garment Industry Exhibition (VTG) recently concluded successfully at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City. As the exhibition organizer, Shaoxing Sanbo Exhibition Co., Ltd. leveraged its industrial resource advantages to lead over a hundred Shaoxing textile foreign trade enterprises in a joint overseas market exploration, showcasing the latest achievements in areas such as fabrics, home textiles, and industrial textiles, maki

At the recently concluded Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit 2026 in Chandigarh, the Punjab government showcased the competitive advantages and sustainable development commitment of the state's textile industry through a dedicated session on "Textiles, Spinning, and Weaving." The session clearly positioned the dyeing and finishing sector as a green investment hub for global brands, promoting environmentally friendly industrial upgrading. Sanjeev Arora, Punjab's Minister of Industry and Comme

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) recently released a startling research report revealing that counterfeit clothing, footwear, and accessories pose serious chemical and product safety risks to consumers. The study, titled "Unboxing Fake Fashion Unleashing Real Dangers," found that of the 39 counterfeit products tested, 16 items (representing 41%) failed to comply with U.S. and international product safety standards. The test results exposed alarming safety hazards. The rep

Global cotton production is facing a new round of adjustments, driven by persistently weak demand from China. According to the latest report from the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), global cotton output is projected to reach 24.8 million tons in the 2026–27 season, a decrease of about 4% from the previous season. The report highlights that the main factors behind the expected decline include weaker cotton prices, adjustments in planting plans by major producers, and slowing

Circ, an innovative textile recycling enterprise, and China’s Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fiber Group officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement on recycled pulp in Shanghai on March 12, 2026. The two parties will carry out all-round cooperation in the development of recycled wood pulp raw materials, the recycling and reuse of waste textiles, and the industrial application of green fibers, jointly turning the vision of “turning waste textiles into new garments” into realit

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is significantly expanding its regenerative cotton farming promotion program in the United States, with producer enrollment for the 2026-27 season now open and the application deadline set for May 15.This initiative marks a substantial step forward for the world's largest sustainable cotton initiative in promoting regenerative agricultural practices. BCI's farm-level standard is built upon regenerative environmental and social principles, covering core areas

The Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) officially launched its new Energy and Carbon Benchmark in San Francisco on March 11, 2026,aiming to provide process-level performance data for textile production facilities worldwide, helping fashion brands and their suppliers more accurately measure and reduce emissions. The new benchmarking tool can assess the performance of single or multi-process on-site facilities, offering benchmark data based on energy sources, material types, and production processes.

On March 11, 2026, the Trump administration announced a new round of Section 301 investigations into industrial overcapacity targeting 16 trading partners, including China, the European Union, India, and Vietnam. This move targets trade surpluses and underutilized capacity in manufacturing, with new tariffs likely to be imposed on some economies before summer. The global textile and apparel industry, as a major manufacturing sector, involves several investigated countries including China, Vietna