Industry

Wage Protests Disrupt Bangladesh’s Garment Production

Textile Insights November 5, 2026

Garment production in Bangladesh faced disruption as workers demanding higher minimum wages staged protests across major industrial hubs, prompting factory closures and clashes with police. Police fired tear gas and used stun grenades to disperse protesters on Wednesday, according to police and

Financial Results

Italian Textile Machinery Orders Rise 7% In Q3 On Export Demand

Textile Insights October 26, 2026

Italian textile machinery manufacturers recorded a 7% year-on-year increase in order intake during the third quarter of 2026, driven by stronger overseas demand. Export orders rose 8%, while domestic orders declined 4%, according to ACIMIT. However, overall orders fell 4% compared with the previous quarter, reflecting continued uncertainty surrounding investment decisions

Trade & Market

Global Textile Fibre Market Crosses 139 Million Tonnes: Polyester Is Driving Next Phase Of Growth

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The global textile industry produced a record 139 million tonnes of fibres in 2025, up from 132 million tonnes a year earlier, as polyester and other virgin fossil-based synthetics continued to drive market expansion. But behind the headline growth is a more complicated picture. While the industry has invested heavily in recycled fibres, the overall […]

Cotton

Global Cotton Output Likely To Edge Past Consumption, But Supply Risks Persist

Textile Insights September 8, 2026

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 tonnes against consumption of 25.9 million tonnes, leaving a surplus of around

Trade & Market

Uzbekistan, China Deepen Textile Cooperation With Focus On Investment And Technology

Textile Insights August 25, 2026

New partnerships target raw materials, joint manufacturing, technology transfer and export markets Uzbekistan and China are set to strengthen cooperation in the textile industry, with discussions focusing on raw material supplies, technology transfer, investment, joint manufacturing and access to international markets. The discussions were held in Aral, Xinjiang, during

Cotton

Global Cotton Trade Set For Growth Even As Supply Tightens

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Global cotton trade is expected to remain on a growth trajectory over the medium term despite increasing supply-side pressures and geopolitical uncertainties, according to the latest World Cotton Trade Report – July 2026 released by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). The report projects global cotton trade to reach 9.6 million tonnes in 2026/27 and […]

Industry

ITMF Survey: Textile Industry Stays Cautiously Optimistic

Textile Insights August 7, 2026

The global textile industry witnessed a slight weakening in business conditions during July 2026, although companies remain cautiously optimistic about the months ahead, according to the latest 39th Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). The survey, conducted between July 14 and 22, 2026, found that 10%

Special Report

Global Textile Machinery Shipments Decline In 2025, Spinning Segment Bucks Trend: ITMF

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Global textile machinery shipments declined across most categories in 2025, with spinning machinery emerging as the only major segment to record growth, according to the 48th International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics (ITMSS) released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation. The survey, compiled with data from more than 200 machinery manufacturers

Corporates

Meadow Grove Research Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Meadow Grove Research has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation as a Corporate Member, strengthening the federation’s network across the global textile value chain. Meadow Grove Research specializes in supply, demand and trade analysis of cotton and other soft commodities. The company provides market intelligence and insights aimed at helping businesses

Corporates

Arvind Expands UK Presence Through Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Acquisition

Textile Insights July 13, 2026

Arvind Ltd. has strengthened its international footprint with the acquisition of 100% equity in Arvind Atelier UK through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Arvind Atelier FZC. The UK-based company has been acquired for a consideration of £1,000, following which Arvind Atelier UK will become a step-down subsidiary of Arvind Ltd. According to the company, the acquisition is […]