Renee Cafaro Atelier has expanded its fashion platform by transforming its size-inclusive sublabel Public Label into an all-gender, customizable ready-to-wear brand aimed at delivering a bespoke-style shopping experience online. Originally launched in 2021 as RCA Public Label, the brand gained
Primark has announced an investment of more than €85 million across Spain and Portugal as part of its expansion and store modernization strategy in the Iberian region. The investment includes the opening of five new stores, refurbishment of existing outlets and expansion projects, reinforcing the retailer’s long-term commitment to both markets. In Spain, where Primark […]
The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) is advancing a new approach to textile fibre production through its patented HighPerCell process, enabling the creation of staple fibre yarns from cellulose-based continuous filaments. The innovation is part of the InnoCell project, aimed at bringing market-ready sustainable yarn solutions to the apparel industry.
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has released a joint study by Gherzi and International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), warning that India’s 11 per cent cotton import duty and stagnant productivity levels are weakening the global competitiveness of the country’s textile and apparel sector. The report, titled Economic Analysis of Cotton Supply, US$ 350
The British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA), in collaboration with the India ITME Society, has officially launched the UK–India Textile Machinery Coalition (UKITMC) at the India ITME Centre in Mumbai, creating a dedicated platform to strengthen cooperation between the textile machinery sectors of both countries. The initiative was inaugurated by Vrunda Desai, Chief
Order intake for Italian textile machinery manufacturers declined by 5% year-on-year in Q1 2026, according to ACIMIT, reflecting a still challenging start to the year. The downturn was driven by foreign markets (-7%), while domestic demand showed strong growth (+21%). Compared to Q4 2025, total orders increased by 18%, with the orders index for January–March […]
GHCL Ltd announced its standalone financial results for Q4 and FY26, reporting a 12% quarter-on-quarter rise in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs 120 crore, supported by improved domestic demand and stable realizations in India’s soda ash market. Net revenue for Q4 FY26 increased to Rs 808 crore from Rs 773 crore in Q3 FY26, […]
Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CottonConnect Ltd to support the development of Bangladesh’s domestic cotton sector and strengthen sustainable cotton sourcing initiatives. The agreement was signed at the BTMA office in Gulshan, Dhaka, with the meeting led by Showkat Aziz Russell and Alison Ward. Under the
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has entered into a strategic partnership with IVY Decarb Marketplace SL to support decarbonization and sustainable transformation initiatives within Bangladesh’s textile and garment sector. The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the theme “Partnering for a Sustainable Net Zero
USFibers has announced a new strategic investment from Glisco Partners and Orion Infrastructure Capital to support capacity expansion, technical enhancement, operational efficiency and growth into new markets. Founded in 1994, USFibers is one of the largest vertically integrated recyclers and producers of polyester staple fibre in the United States. The company converts





















