February 20, 2026
Cotton

Next Level Apparel Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced that Next Level Apparel, a family-founded supplier of premium blank apparel, has joined the programme as its newest brand and retailer member. The move reinforces Next Level Apparel’s commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical production and transparent supply chains. As part of the Trust Protocol, Next Level Apparel will […]
Corporates

Textiles Committee And NEHHDC Sign MoU For GI-Based IPR Protection Of Traditional N-E Products

The Textiles Committee under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and the North Eastern Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation (NEHHDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the North Eastern Region Conclave in Guwahati, Assam. The partnership aims to safeguard the intellectual property of traditional products from the North-East through
Trade & Market

Uzbekistan Targets US$ 2 Bn In New Investment To Accelerate Textile Industry Growth

Uzbekistan has set ambitious targets for its textile industry, aiming to attract more than US$ 2 billion in foreign investment to modernize production, expand exports and strengthen its competitiveness in global markets. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the sector’s performance in 2025 and outlined priorities for 2026 during a high-level presentation, according to The
Cotton

Uzbekistan Reboots Cotton With Tech And Mechanisation

Uzbekistan’s cotton sector is scripting a quiet but consequential comeback, one driven less by acreage expansion and more by technology, mechanisation and policy recalibration. Despite a sharp reduction in planted area, the country is set to deliver a stronger-than-expected cotton output in the 2025/26 season, highlighting a structural shift in how one of the world’s […]