June 13, 2026
Cotton

OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton Certification Sees 272% Surge

The demand for credible organic cotton certification is gaining strong momentum across the global textile industry, driven by increasing scrutiny around sustainability claims and supply chain transparency. Reflecting this shift, the OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton certification has witnessed a remarkable 272% year-on-year growth as of 31 March 2026, highlighting the industry’s
Policies

India–New Zealand FTA Boosts Textile Exports

India and New Zealand have signed a revolutionary FTA, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral economic ties and unlocking new opportunities across goods, services, investment and talent mobility. The agreement was signed today at Bharat Mandapam by Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay. Describing the pact as a once-in-a-generation opportunity, McClay said it would boost
Trade & Market

Bangladesh–U.S. Trade Pact Raises Concerns For Textile And Cotton Sectors

A newly concluded ‘Reciprocal Trade Agreement’ between Bangladesh and the United States has sparked widespread debate, particularly over its implications for the country’s textile and apparel industry. Announced in February, the agreement covers a broad range of areas, including tariffs, non-tariff barriers, digital trade, labour and environmental standards. However, many
Trade & Market

Vietnam–Argentina Trade Talks Gain Momentum With Focus On Cotton And Textile Inputs

Vietnam and Argentina are accelerating efforts to deepen bilateral trade ties, with a strong focus on securing raw material supply chains for the textile industry particularly cotton as both sides push to conclude a preferential trade agreement (PTA) between Việt Nam and the MERCOSUR bloc. The development follows a recent virtual meeting between Deputy Minister […]