Industry

BGMEA Seeks Urgent Govt Support As RMG Sector Faces Crisis

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to provide immediate financial and policy support, warning that the country’s readymade garment (RMG) sector is facing a severe crisis amid weakening global demand and rising domestic costs. The

Corporates

Ambercycle Partners With BHF To Scale Circular Polyester Production

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Ambercycle, a materials science company focused on circular textile solutions, has strengthened its strategic partnership with BHF, a global polyester manufacturer, to scale the production of specialty polyester tops made with Cycora for apparel and textile applications. The collaboration marks a significant step toward expanding the availability of circular polyester for

Sustainability

Ghana, UNIDO Plan To Establish Circular Economy & Textile Testing Centre

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Ghana, in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), is moving ahead with plans to establish a Circular Economy Innovation and Textile Testing Centre aimed at tackling textile waste while supporting industrial development. The proposed facility forms a key component of an Italy-funded UNIDO project being implemented with Ghana’s

Trade & Market

Australian Apparel Trade Stabilises After Mid-Year Dip

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Australia’s textile and apparel sector has shown resilience in recent months, with trade flows stabilising despite a marginal decline in apparel imports between July and October 2025. The recovery in October, ahead of the summer festive shopping season, indicates renewed activity across the retail and manufacturing supply chain. Apparel imports, which softened in the early

Trade & Market

FITA, ABIT, AICP & EURATEX Back Mercosur–EU Integration Efforts

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Leading textile and apparel industry associations from South America and Europe have reiterated their support for the Mercosur–European Union Partnership Agreement, describing it as vital for strengthening competitiveness and deepening economic integration across both regions. The Argentine Textile Industry Federation (FITA), the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry

Industry

India–US Trade Deal To Boost Odisha Exports, Says CM Majhi

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has welcomed the proposed India–US trade agreement, saying it is expected to provide a significant boost to the state’s economy by expanding exports of handloom products, seafood and rare-earth minerals. In a statement posted on his official X account on February 5, Majhi highlighted the opportunities the agreement could […]

Economy

Hugo Boss Appoints Dietmar Knoess As Senior Vice President, Global HR

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Hugo Boss has announced the appointment of Dietmar Knoess as Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, effective February 16. He will succeed Jochen Eckhold, who has been with the company since January 2019 and is leaving to pursue new professional opportunities. Daniel Grieder, CEO of Hugo Boss, thanked Eckhold for his contributions, noting that he […]

Corporates

Cotton Inc. Appoints Bev Sylvester As Chief Marketing Officer

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Cotton Inc. has appointed Bev Sylvester as Chief Marketing Officer, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the organisation’s marketing strategy and increasing global demand for cotton. She will oversee brand positioning, consumer engagement and global outreach initiatives to reinforce cotton’s relevance in the marketplace. Sylvester brings more than 20 years of

Corporates

BASF To Establish Global Digital Hub In Hyderabad

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Multinational chemical major BASF plans to establish a global Digital Hub in Hyderabad by the first quarter of 2026, further strengthening its expanding network of digital centres across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The new facility is expected to play a key role in reinforcing the company’s global digital backbone and supporting its worldwide operations. […]

Economy

Sri Lankan Apparel Industry Eyes India To Boost Competitiveness

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is preparing for a strategic realignment in 2026 with deeper integration with India in the wake of India emerging as a key priority as manufacturers confront rising regional competition and shifting global demand. Addressing the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA), Chairperson Rajitha Jayasuriya