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Trade & Market

AAFA Warns New U.S. Port Fees Could Disrupt Trade, Urges Reconsideration

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has responded to the U.S. government’s new port-fee regime targeting Chinese-owned and operated carriers, as well as carriers with Chinese-built vessels calling at U.S. ports. The fees, effective today, aim to address China’s dominance in

Industry

Ghana Targets US$ 2 Billion Textile And Garment Industry By 2033

Textile Insights October 18, 2025

The Government of Ghana has unveiled an ambitious plan to scale the country’s textile and garment manufacturing industry to a value exceeding US$ 2 billion by 2033, as part of a new policy framework aimed at revitalising the sector and boosting economic growth. According to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the initiative is […]

Sustainability

Sangam India Invests In Green Energy For Captive Power Needs

Textile Insights October 18, 2025

Sangam (India) Limited, one of India’s leading textile manufacturers, has entered into agreements to acquire a stake in CGE II Hybrid Energy Private Limited, marking a strategic move to secure renewable power for its manufacturing operations in Rajasthan. The company announced that its Investment and Borrowing Committee has approved and executed a Power Consumption

Machinery

Brückner To Showcase Energy-Efficient Innovations At ITMA ASIA 2025

Textile Insights October 18, 2025

Brückner Textile Technologies is set to showcase its German engineering excellence and advanced, energy-efficient textile finishing concepts at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore. The family-run company, which has been a pioneer in customized textile machinery for over 75 years, will present a range of solutions focused on energy efficiency, automation and productivity. A

Trade & Market

Chittagong Port Hikes Tariffs 50% For First Time In 39 Years

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has implemented its first tariff increase in 39 years, with charges rising up to 50%, effective Tuesday. The hike is aimed at expanding port capacity and upgrading services, CPA Secretary Omar Faruk said, adding that the impact on consumers would be ‘minimal.’ Several fees have surged significantly. Berthing charges for the […]

Cotton

Cotton Prices Slip Amid Policy Uncertainty, Global Demand Remains Mixed

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

Cotton prices weakened over the past month, with the December NY/ICE contract dipping below 66 cents per pound and briefly touching new contract lows under 65 cents before recovering slightly. The A Index eased from 78 to 76 cents per pound. International benchmarks also softened, with China’s CC Index 3128B falling from 98 to 94 […]

Industry

Egypt Courts Turkish Investment In Garments And Textiles

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) in Istanbul is intensifying efforts to attract Turkish investment in ready-made garments, textiles, and supporting industries to boost Egypt’s industrial ecosystem and exports. Egypt’s Consul General in Istanbul, Ali Basha, and Deputy Consul Hoda Dorra met with the Turkish Association of Clothing Accessories Manufacturers and member

Industry

European Companies Bullish On Vietnam Investment Outlook

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) released the Q3 2025 edition of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) on October 14, revealing renewed optimism among European companies operating in the country. The BCI climbed to 66.5 points, surpassing pre-US tariff levels and marking its highest level in three years. The report, conducted by Decision […]

Industry

UP Revamps Invest UP To Boost Industrial Investment

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 13 chaired the first meeting of the Invest UP Governing Body, approving a major restructuring of the state’s investment promotion agency to make it more efficient, expert-driven, and investor-centric. Under the new structure, dedicated specialist cells will be established for key sectors including textiles,

Textile Print

UK’s Snuggle Boosts On-Demand Textile Production With Kornit MAX PLUS

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

Kornit Digital Ltd., a global leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced that UK-based Snuggle has expanded its investment in the Kornit Atlas MAX PLUS direct-to-garment platform to meet growing customer demand while maintaining fast time-to-market and high-quality apparel. Leveraging the Atlas MAX PLUS, Atlas MAX POLY

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