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

Recently, new progress has been made in the international cooperation of China's textile industry. According to public reports, China's Zhangjiagang Huayi Textile Co., Ltd. will join hands with Uzbekistan's Amira Tekstil company to carry out a cooperative project in the Tashlak District of Fergana Region, Uzbekistan. This collaboration aligns with the broader direction of strengthening production capacity cooperation between China and Uzbekistan under the Belt and Road Initiative. Uzbekistan,

The 2026 Heimtextil Frankfurt, the world's largest home and interior textiles trade fair (referred to as Frankfurt Heimtextil), recently concluded. The event attracted approximately 3,000 exhibitors from 66 countries and regions worldwide. Among them, 1,057 Chinese exhibiting companies captured the attention of international peers and clients with their innovative capabilities and diverse product offerings. Frankfurt Heimtextil serves as a crucial window into industry transformation and design

Once famed for its traditional craftsmanship and cost advantages, India's trillion-rupee textile industry is now being thrust into the center of a global industrial arena where carbon emissions are the new metric. The administrative directive to "incorporate into the carbon market" is far from a simple environmental advocacy; it is the quiet prelude to a profound industrial restructuring. The compliance costs of global supply chains have suddenly become tangible.In the past, buyers' mentions o

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) held a meeting with the Indian Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. The delegation, composed of leading enterprises from the textile and apparel sector, aimed to advocate for the permanent removal of all cotton import duties. The delegation informed the Minister about the industry's concerns regarding the reinstatement of cotton import duties on January 1, 2026, and the negative impact this policy is expected to have on the competiti

The globally leading textile safety and sustainability certification organization, OEKO-TEX®, recently announced the establishment of a strategic partnership with the blockchain traceability platform TextileGenesis™. This collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge digital technology to solve the "traceability challenge" within the organic cotton supply chain. It provides the industry with a fully transparent solution from farm to finished product, marking a crucial step for the textil