Global cotton production is expected to marginally exceed consumption in the 2026-27 season, but the projected surplus could narrow as weather, pest and crop-related risks emerge, according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). Global cotton output is projected at 26.2 million
The global apparel trade is witnessing a structural shift towards knitwear, driven by changing consumer preferences and rising demand for casual, stretch and performance-oriented clothing. Global knitwear exports increased from US$ 145.2 billion in 2006 to US$ 289.1 billion in 2025, more than doubling over the period. As a result, knitwear’s share of global textile […]
The Tamil Nadu government plans to modernise six spinning mills operated by the State, with an estimated investment of Rs 12 crore, Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi Vijay Balaji said. The modernisation programme will focus on upgrading the mills to improve their operational efficiency and production capabilities. The government is also planning to install […]
Port of Tauranga’s Stella Passage development has received approval under New Zealand’s Fast-track Approvals Act 2024, subject to conditions, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the major port expansion project. Port of Tauranga chief financial officer Simon Kebbell said the approval was an important milestone for infrastructure aimed at supporting New Zealand’s future
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports to the UK have gained momentum under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), but exporters will need to strengthen supply chains and meet tougher sustainability and traceability norms to expand their market share. The UK’s share of Vietnam’s textile and garment exports increased from 1.7% in 2020 to 2% last […]
European textile manufacturers have called for a €10 handling fee on fashion imports as the industry steps up pressure on the European Union to curb the influx of ultra-cheap products, particularly from China. Euratex, the federation representing European textile and clothing associations, said the proposed fee would provide customs authorities with additional resources to
Garment manufacturers in Tiruppur have formed a Joint Committee of Tiruppur Textile Cluster to address the sharp increase in cotton yarn prices and its impact on the region’s textile and apparel industry. Representatives of nine industry associations, including job-working units, met on September 2 and agreed to engage with four major textile mill associations. The […]
PI Cottex, a vertically integrated manufacturer of knitted fabrics based in Ludhiana, is targeting a significant capacity expansion over the next two to five years, with monthly production expected to rise from around 600 tonnes to 1,000 tonnes. The company plans to support the expansion through investments in automation, advanced technologies and quality assurance
The Indian diaspora in Lao PDR has an important role to play in strengthening ties between the two countries, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said at a reception held here. The reception was attended by Ambassador of India to Lao PDR Yogeshwar Sangwan, alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) […]
The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could provide a major growth opportunity for India’s textile and apparel industry, with the sector stepping up engagement with European retailers, fashion brands and sourcing platforms ahead of the pact’s expected implementation early next year. A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles and leading






















