February 21, 2026
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Economy

German Economic Outlook Weakens As LEI Falls

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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for Germany fell for the second consecutive month in August 2025, declining 0.5% to 87.6 (2016=100), following a 0.2% drop in July. Despite the recent monthly declines, the LEI still recorded 0.3% growth over the past six months, the same pace as the previous six-month period. The Conference […]
Cotton

Australia Launches New Cotton Data Platform

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Australia’s cotton sector is preparing for a major shift toward digital farming and enhanced supply chain transparency, with the launch of a new centralised data platform designed to streamline operations and boost global market confidence. Developed by the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) in partnership with growers and industry stakeholders, the
Economy

Germany’s Fiscal Expansion Expected To Lift Growth Above Forecasts, Says Goldman Sachs

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Germany’s plan to significantly increase spending on infrastructure and defence is set to push economic growth above its long-run potential and above current market expectations over the next several years, according to a new outlook from Goldman Sachs Research. The government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced €500 billion in infrastructure investment over 12
Event

Performance Days 2025 Fair Breaks Attendance Records

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Performance Days concluded its latest edition on October 30, 2025, in Munich with record-breaking attendance and strong industry participation, reaffirming its status as the leading business platform for functional textiles. Over two days, the event attracted around 4,500 professional visitors and 515 exhibitors from across the globe. The fair impressed with its expanded
Cotton

Cotton LCAs Under Scrutiny For Misleading Comparisons

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The latest industry guidance on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) is prompting the global cotton supply chain to reconsider how sustainability claims are measured and communicated. LCAs have become a standard tool for estimating the environmental impact of cotton production, but new analysis cautions that these assessments are often being applied inconsistently and interpreted
Corporates

Germany’s KAST, Saudi Arabia’s KAI Join Forces To Launch Bahrain-Based Technical Textiles Venture

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Germany’s KAST GmbH & Co., and Saudi Arabia’s Khalifa A Abdulrahman Algosaibi Investment Company (KAI) have unveiled a new joint venture, KAST, headquartered in Bahrain, marking a major step toward strengthening regional manufacturing of advanced reinforcing textiles. Announced during the Gateway Gulf 2025 investment forum, the partnership is designed to position KAST
Sustainability

Brands Co-invest In Solar Power Projects Of Textile Factories To Decarbonize Textile Production

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A growing number of global fashion brands are taking direct action to decarbonize their supply chains by co-investing in solar power installations at textile factories. In a major shift toward cleaner production, brands are partnering with energy companies to install rooftop solar systems at small and medium-sized textile mills in key manufacturing countries such as […]

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