Industry

US CBP Issues WROs Against Two Jordan Garment Manufacturers

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued Withhold Release Orders (WROs) against garments manufactured by Jordan-based Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel LLC, citing reasonable evidence of forced labour practices. The orders took effect immediately, requiring CBP officers

Sustainability

China Sets 2030 Target For Clean, Low-Carbon Energy System

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

China has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient energy system by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to accelerate the green transition while strengthening energy security and technological self-reliance. The plan, jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration

Sustainability

Estonia To Introduce Producer Responsibility For Textiles By 2028

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Estonian government is moving to make producers of textiles, footwear and food products responsible for financing the collection, recycling and reduction of waste under proposed amendments to the country’s Waste Act. The draft legislation, submitted by the Ministry of Climate for approval, aims to curb textile and food waste by introducing an extended producer

Product Launch & Innovation

Teijin Frontier Develops Breathable, Heat-Retaining Polyester Textile

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd has developed a new polyester-based textile that combines high heat retention with exceptional breathability, offering improved comfort for sports and outdoor apparel. Designed for the Fall/Winter 2027 season, the fabric features a lightweight, three-dimensional structure that delivers warmth while reducing heat build-up. The company said the

Export

Bangladesh Targets US$ 150 Bn Exports Through Sector-Focused Growth

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Bangladesh aims to increase its annual exports to US$ 150 billion from the current US$ 50–55 billion by strengthening five to seven high-potential sectors, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has said. Speaking at a consultation workshop in Dhaka, the minister emphasised the need for targeted sectoral development, skills enhancement, innovation and technology

Sustainability

UK Watchdog Bans Recycled Clothing Ads By Adidas, Uniqlo And Calvin Klein

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned online advertisements by Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein after ruling that their environmental claims about recycled products could mislead consumers. The decision forms part of the regulator’s ongoing crackdown on greenwashing and follows an investigation into paid Google advertisements promoting

Industry

151 Textile & Garment Factories In Bangladesh Shut Since August 2024

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Bangladesh’s textile and garment industry is facing mounting challenges, with 151 textile and apparel factories permanently closing between August 2024 and June 2026 amid weak global demand and rising operating costs. Industry data shows that of the 457 factories that ceased operations during the period, 108 were members of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and

Sustainability

HKRITA Signs Mou With Jeanologia And Looptworks To Scale Circular Textile Recycling

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spanish textile technology company Jeanologia and US-based textile recycler Looptworks to establish the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem, a collaborative initiative aimed at accelerating large-scale recycling of blended textiles. The

Textile Print

Dover Industries’ Two Plants Achieve Triple ISO Certification

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Dover Industries Italy Srl has achieved triple ISO certification for its two manufacturing facilities in Italy, strengthening its commitment to quality, environmental responsibility and occupational safety across the production of digital textile inks and printing machinery. The certification covers the company’s JK Group facility, which manufactures advanced digital

Industry

Bangladesh Launches Three-Year Skill Development Programme For RMG Sector

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Bangladesh’s Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has signed separate agreements with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) to strengthen workforce skills across the ready-made garment (RMG) industry. The three-year