Moving further into 2026, the international textile sector has reached a decisive moment. Innovation and environmental responsibility, which were once secondary goals, have become the primary drivers transforming every stage of the industry, from manufacturing to global trade. For Bangladesh’s textile and ready-made garments export-heavy economy, this evolution presents a complex mix of demanding obstacles and high-potential prospects. One of the most transformative trends influencing the

In recent years, against the backdrop of continuous adjustments in the global textile industry landscape, cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan in the cotton and textile sectors has deepened. The establishment of a partnership between Pakistan Cotton House and relevant institutions in Uzbekistan aims to integrate both parties' cotton resources, production capacity, and market channels to jointly build a more efficient and stable global textile supply chain. Uzbekistan is a globally signi

Recently, significant progress has been made in the international textile trade regarding Bangladesh's pursuit of zero-tariff treatment for its textiles in the US market. Latest developments indicate that after prolonged negotiations, the United States has made a crucial commitment to Bangladesh, pledging to establish a specialized zero-tariff access mechanism for a portion of its textile exports. This breakthrough is viewed as a major trade event with the potential to profoundly impact the text

New Delhi, February 2024— Against a backdrop of volatile global trade dynamics and rising uncertainty in traditional markets, India's textile and apparel industry is poised for a pivotal regional breakthrough. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman, negotiations for which have been concluded, is expected to be formally signed and enter into force by mid to late March 2024, within the first quarter. This agreement is regarded as a core strategic move

Outdoor apparel brand Ibex has partnered with New Zealand's innovative yarn technology company Nuyarn® to co-develop the next generation of 3D knit sweaters. This collaboration combines Nuyarn®'shigh-performance Merino wool yarn technologywith Ibex's advancedzero-waste 3D knit construction process, aiming to create products that achieve new heights in performance, comfort, and environmental sustainability. The core technology of Nuyarn® lies in its unique yarn construction. It inte

Against the backdrop of accelerated restructuring in the global textile supply chain, an industrial collaboration spanning South and Southeast Asia is taking shape. Recently, during a visit to the "Spring Expo" in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a high-level delegation from the Indian textile industry held intensive talks with leading local garment manufacturers. The core agenda focused on establishing a new regional cooperation model of"Indian Cotton Yarn - Vietnamese Manufacturing."This move signal

The 2026 edition of Texworld Paris was held from February 6 to 8 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. This event not only serves as a barometer for the global fashion supply chain but has also become a vital window to observe the evolving strengths of Asia's major textile production hubs. The distinct performances of the delegations from Bangladesh and China's Huzhou reveal that global textile trade is shifting from a "cost competition" to a comprehensive contest centered on "value and speed o

On January 27 local time, New Delhi witnessed a major turning point in global trade dynamics—after nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union officially finalized a free trade agreement hailed as the "mother of all agreements." This mega trade pact, covering a population of 2 billion, centers on zero tariffs for textiles, providing Indian textile industry with a "green channel" into the European market. Two Decades of Negotiations Conclude: Zero Tariff Opens Europe's

Recently, the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), a leading apparel exporters' organization, has called upon the government to extend the existing "Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)" scheme for garments beyond its March 2026 expiry by at least five years. It also urges a simultaneous revision and increase in the rebate rates to help the industry offset continuously rising production costs and various taxes and levies that are not fully compensated. CMAI emph

In 2025, Cambodia’s textile and garment industry, as a pillar of the national economy, saw its upstream raw material imports—yarn and fabric—exhibit notable characteristics of“stable volume, improved quality, and optimized sources.”Driven by the dual forces of global supply chain restructuring and regional economic integration, Cambodia’s raw material import strategy is shifting from“scale reliance”to“resilient supply”and“value en