Recently, significant progress has been made in the international textile trade regarding Bangladesh's pursuit of zero-tariff treatment for its textiles in the US market. Latest developments indicate that after prolonged negotiations, the United States has made a crucial commitment to Bangladesh, pledging to establish a specialized zero-tariff access mechanism for a portion of its textile exports. This breakthrough is viewed as a major trade event with the potential to profoundly impact the text

New Delhi, February 2024— Against a backdrop of volatile global trade dynamics and rising uncertainty in traditional markets, India's textile and apparel industry is poised for a pivotal regional breakthrough. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman, negotiations for which have been concluded, is expected to be formally signed and enter into force by mid to late March 2024, within the first quarter. This agreement is regarded as a core strategic move

Outdoor apparel brand Ibex has partnered with New Zealand's innovative yarn technology company Nuyarn® to co-develop the next generation of 3D knit sweaters. This collaboration combines Nuyarn®'shigh-performance Merino wool yarn technologywith Ibex's advancedzero-waste 3D knit construction process, aiming to create products that achieve new heights in performance, comfort, and environmental sustainability. The core technology of Nuyarn® lies in its unique yarn construction. It inte

Against the backdrop of accelerated restructuring in the global textile supply chain, an industrial collaboration spanning South and Southeast Asia is taking shape. Recently, during a visit to the "Spring Expo" in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a high-level delegation from the Indian textile industry held intensive talks with leading local garment manufacturers. The core agenda focused on establishing a new regional cooperation model of"Indian Cotton Yarn - Vietnamese Manufacturing."This move signal

The 2026 edition of Texworld Paris was held from February 6 to 8 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. This event not only serves as a barometer for the global fashion supply chain but has also become a vital window to observe the evolving strengths of Asia's major textile production hubs. The distinct performances of the delegations from Bangladesh and China's Huzhou reveal that global textile trade is shifting from a "cost competition" to a comprehensive contest centered on "value and speed o

On January 27 local time, New Delhi witnessed a major turning point in global trade dynamics—after nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union officially finalized a free trade agreement hailed as the "mother of all agreements." This mega trade pact, covering a population of 2 billion, centers on zero tariffs for textiles, providing Indian textile industry with a "green channel" into the European market. Two Decades of Negotiations Conclude: Zero Tariff Opens Europe's

Recently, the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), a leading apparel exporters' organization, has called upon the government to extend the existing "Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)" scheme for garments beyond its March 2026 expiry by at least five years. It also urges a simultaneous revision and increase in the rebate rates to help the industry offset continuously rising production costs and various taxes and levies that are not fully compensated. CMAI emph

In 2025, Cambodia’s textile and garment industry, as a pillar of the national economy, saw its upstream raw material imports—yarn and fabric—exhibit notable characteristics of“stable volume, improved quality, and optimized sources.”Driven by the dual forces of global supply chain restructuring and regional economic integration, Cambodia’s raw material import strategy is shifting from“scale reliance”to“resilient supply”and“value en

Vietnam's textile and apparel exports performed robustly in January 2026, sustaining the growth momentum from the end of 2025 and securing a strong start for the year. According to the latest data released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, exports for the month are estimated to have reached approximately$3.5 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of12.5%and a slight month-on-month growth. This growth rate not only exceeded market expectat

Recently, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ghanaian government formally signed a cooperation agreement to jointly establish the "Circular Economy Innovation and Textile Testing Center" in Accra, Ghana. This strategic project aims to promote the sustainable transformation of the textile and garment industry in West Africa, while addressing the growing environmental and compliance demands of the global fashion industry. According to the plan, the center will