Export

China’s Textile, Apparel Exports Jump 21.5% in September

Textile Insights October 22, 2026

China’s textile and apparel exports surged 21.5% year on year to US$ 29.66 billion in September 2026, marking a record for the month as recovering overseas demand and a low comparison base supported growth. According to figures released by China’s General Administration of Customs, textile

Export

Türkiye’s Textile Exports Reach US$ 7.16 Billion In January–September 2026

Textile Insights October 19, 2026

Türkiye’s textile sector exported goods worth US$ 7.16 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with Europe remaining its largest market and shipments to Africa and the United States recording growth. According to the Southeastern Anatolia Exporters’ Associations, textile producers shipped 1.84 million tonnes of products to 201 countries and free zones during

Economy

US, African Countries Launch Textile Partnership To Build Cotton-To-Garment Trade

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

The US and African countries have launched the Transatlantic Cotton Partnership (TACP), an initiative aimed at strengthening reciprocal trade by connecting US cotton production with African textile and apparel manufacturing. The partnership was launched during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in the presence of government officials, private-sector

Industry

India’s Textile Sector Eyes Growth As China+1 Shift Opens Export Opportunity

Textile Insights September 10, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry could be entering a new phase of growth as global brands look to diversify sourcing beyond China, but the country will need to move beyond its traditional dependence on cotton to fully capture the opportunity, according to a Jefferies report. The global textile and apparel trade is now worth more […]

Tete-A-Tete

‘If You Want to Understand India’s Textile Industry, Bharat Tex Is a Must-Visit’

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

For Sadiq Omar, Bharat Tex 2026 is more than just a trade exhibition. It is a platform that brings together the entire textile and apparel ecosystem India and the world, under one roof. “It’s been very interesting to see all the stakeholders from the industry brought together in one place,” Omar says. What has particularly […]

Industry

IAF Urges Tariff Rollback, Calls For Stability In Global Apparel Trade

Textile Insights April 24, 2025

The International Apparel Federation (IAF), representing manufacturers across 40+ countries, has raised strong concerns over the U.S. administration’s punitive tariffs imposed on April 2. The federation warns these measures threaten global apparel supply chains, destabilize economies, and jeopardize millions of jobs worldwide. While the suspension of some tariffs is

Industry

Bharat Tex 2025 Strengthens India’s Position In MMF & Technical Textiles: MATEXIL Chairman

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest and most prestigious global textile event, concluded on a high note, setting new benchmarks for the textile and apparel sector. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (Manmade Fibre and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council) and Co-Chairman of the Core Committee, highlighted the event’s impact, stating, “Bharat Tex 2025 has

Tete-A-Tete

We Need Clear Focus and Strategic Planning to Build Capacities, Develop Infrastructure and Create Competitive Ecosystem: Gurudas Aras

Textile Insights February 16, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, has successfully brought together industry players from across the textile value chain. Gurudas Aras shared his insights on the evolving trends at the exhibition and India’s preparedness to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Reflecting on the exhibition, Aras emphasized the increasing focus on

Event

Union Minister Of Textiles Giriraj Singh Visits Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 16, 2025

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh visited Bharat Tex 2025 on its opening day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organized by a consortium of 12 Textile Export Promotion Councils and supported by the Ministry of Textiles, covering the entire textile value chain, from raw materials and fibres to finished products, technical textiles, home furnishings and […]

Event

Giriraj Singh Inaugurated Key Textile Events at Bharat Tex 2025 in Greater Noida

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated a series of key industry events focusing on garment technology, dyes & chemicals, and handicrafts at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, under the umbrella of Bharat Tex 2025. The inauguration, marked by the traditional lighting of the lamp, set the stage for a dynamic platform […]