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Tajikistan Targets US$ 3 Billion Textile Exports With Full Cotton Processing

Textile Insights July 11, 2025

Tajikistan aims to boost its textile exports tenfold from US$ 300 million to US$ 3 billion by increasing domestic cotton processing and building full-cycle production chains. This vision was outlined by Sherali Kabir, Minister of Industry and New Technologies, during the First International

Industry

Textiles Minister Visits KG Exports In Ludhiana

Textile Insights July 11, 2025

KG Exports, one of India’s largest apparel manufacturers, had the honour of hosting the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India, Shri Giriraj Singh, at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ludhiana. During his visit, Giriraj Singh undertook a detailed tour of the company’s operations and infrastructure, gaining insights into the company’s manufacturing

Sustainability

UKFT Unveils Vision For National Textile Recycling Hub

Textile Insights July 11, 2025

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has released a comprehensive report outlining the social, economic, and environmental benefits of developing a large-scale textile recycling hub in the UK. The proposal centres on a phased rollout of three Automatic Textile Sorting Plants (ATSPs) and a chemical recycling facility, aimed at transforming the country’s approach to

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Technical Textiles Market To Hit US$ 338.8 Billion By 2032

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

The global technical textiles market, valued at US$ 209.38 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2%, reaching US$ 338.79 billion by 2032, according to Stellar Market Research. The growth is fuelled by rising demand across automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and protective clothing sectors, driven by a shift towards lightweight, durable, and […]

Industry

India Gains Edge As US Tariffs Hit Textile Rivals

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

India’s textile and apparel industry is closely monitoring recent US tariff developments, anticipating potential opportunities as trade dynamics shift globally. Between January and May 2025, the US imported $5.11 billion worth of textiles and apparel from India 13% increase over the same period last year, signaling strong export momentum. “We are actively tracking the

Industry

Lesotho Faces Jobs Crisis As US Tariff Fears Grow

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster due to “high rates of youth unemployment and job losses,” as the country grapples with uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and trade policies. The declaration, effective until 30 June 2027, enables the government to take emergency measures under the Disaster Management Act to mitigate the economic fallout,

Industry

Afreximbank To Build U$5 Bn Textile Hub In Nigeria

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will begin construction of a U$ 5 billion integrated textile industrial facility in Nigeria this July, in partnership with Arise IIP and Swiss textile machinery firm Rieter, supported by the Swiss government. The move is part of a continent-wide industrialisation strategy, outgoing President Benedict Oramah announced at the

Sustainability

Textile Exchange Unveils 2030 Strategy – Doubling Down On Systems Change

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

Textile Exchange has announced a bold strategic shift as it aligns its operations and focus to meet the scale of transformation required for the fashion and textile industry to achieve critical climate and nature goals by 2030. The initiative, titled “Strategy to 2030: Doubling Down on Systems Change”, follows an extensive internal review launched in […]

Industry

BTMA Seeks Urgent Policy Reversal To Avert Textile Sector Crisis

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

Bangladesh’s primary textile industry is on the brink of a major disruption, warns the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), urging the government to roll back recent fiscal measures that threaten the survival of domestic spinning mills. In letters sent to key policymakers including the finance and commerce advisers, Bangladesh Bank Governor, and NBR Chairman, BTMA

Policies

Bangladesh Seeks Tariff Relief Amid Urgent Trade Talks With US

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

Bangladesh is in urgent negotiations with the US to avert looming tariffs that threaten its key exports, particularly apparel. Set to take effect on July 9, the proposed US tariff policy includes a 37% duty on Bangladeshi cotton products more than double the current 16% with a 10% baseline levy already in place. A high-level […]

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