Industry

Geopolitics Hits Textile Sentiment: ITMF

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released the findings of its 37th Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) conducted in March, highlighting a sharp deterioration in industry sentiment as geopolitical tensions disrupt global markets. According to the survey, the

Event

CMAI’s FAB Show 2026 Sees Strong Buyer Turnout

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

The sixth edition of the Fabrics, Accessories & Beyond (FAB) Show, organised by Clothing Manufacturers Association of India, concluded on a strong note at Bombay Exhibition Centre, reinforcing its position as a key B2B sourcing platform for the apparel industry. Held from April 2–4, the show recorded over 14,000 trade visitors, including international buyers, and […]

Corporates

Trident Named As Best Organisation For Women 2026

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

Trident Group has been recognised as the Best Organisation for Women 2026 by ET Edge, acknowledging the company’s continued focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for women. The recognition highlights Trident’s sustained efforts toward women’s empowerment through a range of policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing both personal and professional growth.

Cotton

Turkiye Cotton Output To Drop 21% In MY 2026/27

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service has forecast a sharp decline in Turkiye’s cotton production for marketing year (MY) 2026/27, as persistent low prices, rising input costs and weak global apparel demand weigh on farmer sentiment and planting decisions. Cotton output is projected to fall to 525,000 metric tons (2.41 million bales), down about 21 percent year-on-year, […]

Corporates

Lenzing Powers Up 14 MW Green Heat Facility

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

Lenzing Group has commissioned a 14-megawatt power-to-heat (P2H) facility at its industrial site, marking a significant step toward climate-neutral production and advanced energy management. The new installation converts renewable electricity directly into process heat and is fully integrated into the company’s existing heat network. Developed in partnership with VERBUND

Cotton

Egypt Cotton Output Set To Rise On Strong Demand And Textile Investments

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

Egypt’s cotton sector is set for a recovery in the 2026/27 marketing year, with production projected to reach 325,000 bales, driven by a 20–25% increase in cultivated area and steady yield conditions. The expansion is largely supported by strong demand from key markets such as China and India, along with improved farmer sentiment following recent […]

Economy

Tax Uncertainty Tops Bangladesh Pre-Budget Talks

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

Foreign business chambers have raised concerns over tax unpredictability, rising fiscal burden and trade policy imbalances during a pre-budget consultation in Dhaka, urging the government to create a more stable and investor-friendly environment. The issues were highlighted at a discussion organised by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh with the National

Trade & Market

India Waives Customs Duty On Petrochemicals To Ease Supply Disruptions

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

To ease input cost pressure on domestic industry, the Government of India has announced a full customs duty exemption on select petrochemical products till June 30, 2026, in response to supply chain disruptions arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The decision is positioned as a temporary and targeted intervention to ensure the continued […]

Cotton

Mexico Cotton Output Set To Decline In Water Constraints: USDA

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

Mexico’s cotton sector is expected to face a contraction in the 2026–27 marketing year, primarily due to persistent water shortages and structural production challenges, according to a report by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. The report projects a decline in both cotton area and output, as limited irrigation water availability continues to affect key producing […]

Sustainability

Navi Mumbai Turns Textile Waste Into Livelihoods With Circular Recovery Model

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

Navi Mumbai is emerging as a frontrunner in textile waste management, transforming discarded fabrics into economic and environmental opportunities through a pioneering Textile Recovery Facility (TRF) set up under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0. With India generating nearly 7.8 million tonnes of post-consumer textile waste annually, the initiative by the Navi Mumbai