In a significant step toward strengthening security in Bangladesh’s vital readymade garment (RMG) sector, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) held a high-level meeting with the Bangladesh Army at the BGMEA office. The meeting was chaired by BGMEA President
Experts have welcomed the US–Vietnam trade agreement, calling it a positive outcome despite the imposition of a 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods and 40% on transshipped items. This marks a reduction from the previously proposed 46% rate. In return, Việt Nam will eliminate all tariffs on US imports, part of what President Trump called a […]
The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive Action Plan for the EU chemical industry, aimed at reinforcing the sector’s global competitiveness and driving modernization. The initiative addresses key challenges such as high energy and feedstock costs, unfair global competition and weakened demand, while fostering innovation, sustainability and regulatory
Bluesign, the globally recognized system for sustainable textile production, has released its System Impact Report 2024, presenting a comprehensive, data-backed overview of how its global network of over 900 system partners is driving measurable environmental progress. The report highlights how a unified approach focused on continuous improvement is effectively reducing
H&M Move has unveiled a dynamic new men’s training collection in collaboration with global football icon Zlatan Ibrahimović. Known for his power, discipline and passion for movement, Zlatan has co-created the collection alongside H&M Move’s design team, infusing it with his signature style and performance standards. “H&M Move understands what I want strong,
Groz-Beckert has announced a successful collaboration with Klüber Lubrication, focusing on the rigorous testing of Klüber’s knitting oils at the Groz-Beckert Technology and Development Center (TEZ). The partnership aimed to evaluate the oils’ performance and energy efficiency directly on Groz-Beckert’s knitting machines. The joint testing initiative was conducted
Luwa Air Engineering, a pioneer in textile and industrial air engineering, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1935 in Zürich, Switzerland, by Hans and Walter Bechtler, Luwa began as a manufacturer of oil- and coal-burning systems, with its name derived from the German words Luft und Wärme, air and heat. Over nine […]
BASF has acquired DOMO Chemicals’ 49% stake in the Alsachimie joint venture, becoming the sole owner of the PA 6.6 precursor production facility in Chalampé, France. Financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. With full control of Alsachimie, BASF strengthens its European polyamide 6.6 operations and secures backward integration into key raw materials such as […]
Chemical giant DuPont has agreed to a US$ 27 million settlement to resolve a longstanding lawsuit over the contamination of the water supply in Hoosick Falls, a village in upstate New York. The agreement, announced Wednesday by lawyers representing affected residents, comes nearly a decade after the class action suit was filed in 2016 and […]
Mei Sheng Textiles Vietnam Co. Ltd., a leading yarn manufacturer in Vietnam, continues to achieve rapid growth and international success, thanks in part to its longstanding partnership with Trützschler’s Card Clothing division. In an exclusive interview, Adrian Song, Vice Chairman of Mei Sheng, shared key insights into how the company consistently delivers top-tier quality





















