Economy

Uzbekistan, Poland Explore Deeper Textile And Apparel Trade Ties

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Uzbekistan and Poland have taken steps to strengthen cooperation in the textile and apparel sector through a high-level industry roundtable and a series of business-to-business meetings aimed at expanding trade, investment and market access opportunities. The engagements, held during an

Trade & Market

India-US Trade Deal Nearing Completion, Boosting Export Prospects

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

India and the United States are moving closer to finalising a long-awaited trade agreement, with both sides signalling significant progress during high-level discussions held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The talks focused on strengthening economic cooperation, expanding bilateral trade and resolving outstanding market access issues. Officials indicated that

Policies

India-UK FTA To Take Effect From July 15

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

India and the United Kingdom have announced that their landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force on July 15, marking a major step forward in bilateral economic relations and paving the way for increased trade, investment and market access between the two countries. The agreement will provide duty-free access to 99 […]

Industry

Punjab Pushes Energy Efficiency Drive For Textile And MSME Sector

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

A technical workshop on Accelerating Energy Efficiency in MSMEs brought together more than 60 industry leaders, energy experts and government officials in Punjab to promote sustainable manufacturing practices and encourage the adoption of energy-efficient technologies across the state’s industrial sector. The workshop, jointly organized by the Punjab Energy

Industry

Rising Heat Adds Pressure On Surat’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Surat’s textile industry, one of the largest synthetic fabric manufacturing hubs in the world, is facing growing challenges as rising temperatures, high humidity and economic uncertainties place increasing pressure on workers and manufacturers alike. Across the city’s textile processing units, employees continue to work in demanding conditions where fabric dyeing,

Industry

Gap Inc. Expands Human Rights And Gender Equality Efforts

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Global apparel retailer Gap Inc. has reported significant progress in advancing worker welfare, gender equality and human rights across its supply chain, according to its 2025 Impact Report. The company highlighted major milestones in worker empowerment, factory safety, responsible sourcing and labour rights programmes spanning key manufacturing regions, including India,

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

IAF Urges Apparel Industry To Prioritise Productivity Over Lowest-Cost Sourcing

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has released its Manifesto for Smart, Productive and Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing, calling on the global apparel industry to shift its focus from lowest-unit-cost sourcing to end-to-end productivity, resilience and value creation. Developed by the IAF Business Innovation Committee (BIC), the manifesto argues that the

Dyes & Chemicals

Covestro Launches EU-Funded Project For Bio-Based Aniline Production

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Covestro has launched Bio4PURConti, a new European Union-funded project aimed at developing the world’s first continuous production process for bio-based aniline, a key raw material used in the manufacture of polyurethanes. The project seeks to create a low-carbon alternative to conventional fossil-based aniline, which is widely used in producing methylene diphenyl

Sustainability

New Zealand Explores Sustainable Textile Regulations Aligned With EU Standards

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

New Zealand’s textile sector could move closer to adopting sustainable and circular economy regulations as the Textile Advisory Group (TAG) and sustainability consultancy Eunomia launch a major research project to assess the benefits of textile stewardship policies. Funded by the Clare Foundation, the study will evaluate the economic and environmental impact of

Industry

SAE-A Secures US$ 6M Back Pay For Guatemala Garment Workers

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

More than 750 garment workers in Guatemala have received nearly USUS$ 6 million in compensation after losing legally owed wages and severance payments when apparel manufacturer KOA Modas ceased operations in February 2025. The remediation was funded by SAE-A Global Trading, a major global apparel manufacturer and sourcing partner for Target, following efforts by the […]