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Uzbekistan shifts deeper into value-added textile production
Uzbekistan is expanding knitted fabric production as its textile industry moves toward higher-value products and deeper domestic processing. Figure: Uzbekistan’s government has set a $4 billion textile export target for 2026, including $700 million through e-commerce platforms. Courtesy: Collected Large textile enterprises produced 70,100 tons of knitted fabric in 2025, up 32.5% from the previous
Sep 30, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Carbios turns complex textile waste into recycled polyester T-shirts
Carbios has demonstrated a complete European fiber-to-fiber production chain that converts complex textile and plastic waste into finished polyester T-shirts. This marks a step from laboratory recycling toward industrial textile applications. The French biotechnology company worked with Patagonia, PUMA and Salomon through its Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium to process difficult waste streams containing
Sep 30, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Primark expands textile-to-textile recycling partnership with Circ
Primark has signed a long-term purchase agreement with recycling technology company Circ to increase its use of recycled polyester made from textile waste. Figure: Primark expands textile-to-textile recycling partnership with Circ. The deal could help move textile-to-textile recycling from technology development toward larger-scale commercial use. Circ’s technology can separate polyester and cellu
Sep 30, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Rieter’s Card C 81 delivers breakthrough performance at Sportking
Building on nearly two decades of continuous expansion with Rieter, Sportking Ltd. once again demonstrates how long-term technology partnerships pay off. The introduction of the 1.5-meter Rieter card C 81 delivers a breakthrough production gain of 43% alongside stable, high-quality output. The result is better operational efficiency and stronger competitive positioning. Sportking Ltd., India’s lea
Sep 30, 2026·Read at Textile Today
How HANDA is building a smarter global manufacturing network
Jiang Yanhui, Vice President and Secretary of the General Party Branch of Hengtian Enterprise, brings more than two decades of experience in the textile and apparel industry. He previously served as General Manager of Hengtian subsidiary Wuxi Gedi Garments Co., Ltd., before taking his current leadership roles in 2020. His work has focused on overseas operations, digital transformation, AI-enabled
Sep 30, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Modern Syntex secures $50mn ADB loan to expand polyester chips production
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Modern Syntex Limited (MSL) have signed a $50 million loan agreement to expand energy-efficient polyester chips production in Bangladesh. The agreement for the Modern Energy-Efficient Polyester Chips Manufacturing Project was signed on 29 September, according to an ADB press release. The financing will support MSL’s expansion of its polyester chips production c
Sep 29, 2026·Read at Textile Today
TEXCELLENCE 3.0 celebrates textile talent and creativity at Southeast University
The Southeast Textile Club of Southeast University organized TEXCELLENCE 3.0, a day-long celebration of textile talent, creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation, at the university’s Multipurpose Hall on Sunday. The program began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a welcome address by Prof. Engr. Mashud Ahmed, Chairman, Department of Textile Engineering, Southeast University. Disti
Sep 29, 2026·Read at Textile Today
“Real problems, shared platforms and institutionalized routines” drive industry-academia collaboration
Prof. Ma Pibo is Dean of the School of Textile Science and Engineering at Jiangnan University, a Zhishan Post Professor and a doctoral supervisor. His research focuses on the design and performance of flexible textile structural materials. He has led more than 20 government, provincial and military research projects, including three funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, as we
Sep 29, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Embossed polyester market to reach $2.47 billion by 2036 as tech advances
Textured fabrics are moving beyond aesthetics as buyers look for design flexibility, durability, and verified sustainability. The global embossed polyester fabric market is expected to reach $1.74 billion in 2026, up from $1.68 billion in 2025, and grow to $2.47 billion by 2036 at a 3.6% CAGR. The numbers show a steady market rather than a sudden boom. But the more important story is how technolog
Sep 29, 2026·Read at Textile Today
India imposes fresh anti-dumping duties on Bangladeshi jute products
India has imposed new anti-dumping duties on Bangladeshi jute products, raising trade hurdles for exporters as local industry leaders challenge the policy's assumptions. Figure: Any exporter operating outside the listed 36 firms must pay the highest duty rate of $445 per ton on yarn and twine. India has imposed fresh anti-dumping duties ranging from $59 to $445 per ton on jute products from Bangla
Sep 29, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Benninger introduces FabricMaster and SynthMaster to Bangladesh
New discontinuous dyeing technologies focus on resource efficiency, process consistency and gentle fabric handling Swiss textile machinery manufacturer Benninger has introduced its latest discontinuous dyeing technologies, FabricMaster and SynthMaster , to the Bangladesh textile industry, highlighting new approaches to resource efficiency, process consistency and gentle fabric handling. The techno
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Today
BTMA delegation meets President, seeks policy support for textile industry
A 23-member delegation of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), led by its President Showkat Aziz Russell, paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban on September 21, 2026, and discussed the current situation, prospects and challenges facing the country’s primary textile and spinning industries. During the meeting, the BTMA president highligh
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Cooling investments can cut heat stress costs in Bangladesh garment factories
In Bangladesh, the temperature inside factories often exceeds the outdoor temperature. Workers in the ironing and finishing departments, in particular, are exposed to intense heat. A report by Cornell University, based on temperature readings collected over six months at eight factories in Dhaka found that Heat stress was found to reduce annual revenue by an average of 4.1%. It highlights the fina
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Today
ELiAR links automation and data for smarter textile production
Textile manufacturing is moving beyond traditional automation toward connected, data-driven production, according to ELiAR Elektronik San. A.S. Courtesy: Collected The company says the next stage of digital transformation will connect production processes, data, and textile process knowledge. This can help mills improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability. The shift is especially important for
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Cotton market outlook points to higher procurement risks in 2026/27
Key insights USDA's September 2026 outlook puts global cotton consumption at this level, above its 117.3 million-bale production forecast. World ending stocks are projected to fall by about 4 million bales, increasing supply risks for textile buyers. USDA projects the 2026/27 US season-average farm price at this level, up 3 cents from its previous forecast. Chinese cotton imports are expected to r
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Bangladesh garments industry at a crossroads: Can yesterday’s success survive tomorrow’s energy crisis?
For Bangladesh’s garments industry, the most uncomfortable question is no longer whether the country can produce millions of garments. It is whether factories can continue to produce and ship those garments reliably when the energy system itself has become uncertain. That distinction matters. A factory may have orders, skilled workers, machinery and an experienced management team, but if gas press
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Today
The true purpose of technology is to enhance human capabilities
Engineer Md. Saiful Islam Shahin has built a distinguished career in Bangladesh’s textile and garment industry, with expertise in production management, efficiency enhancement, and transforming factories into profitable enterprises. Starting his career as a production engineer, he gradually advanced into senior leadership roles, eventually taking responsibility for multiple factories and driving t
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Today
“Value is built and commanded”: Rethinking Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector amid EU sustainability mandates
As global supply chains face unprecedented regulatory overhaul, Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) and textile industry stands at a critical point. In Episode 5 of the Textile Today Newsroom Explainer, Enamul Hafiz Latifee (Chief Research Officer at Textile Today Innovation Hub) spoke with Kazy Mohammad Iqbal Hossain (Lead – Global Supply Chain and Sustainability at Lindex HK Ltd.) to discuss h
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Urmi Group showcases SLCP-led responsible manufacturing at UN forum
Group's Head of Sustainability was the sole voice from Bangladesh's RMG and textile manufacturing sector at this year's Forum, spotlighting a decade of measurable progress in human rights due diligence, climate adaptation, and supply chain data convergence. Urmi Group, a leading Bangladeshi Ready-Made Garment (RMG) and textile manufacturer employing 16,317 people, represented Bangladesh's manufact
Sep 20, 2026·Read at Textile Today
German Bundestag delegation visits CHT Bangladesh in Meghna Economic Zone
A delegation of the German Bundestag visited CHT Bangladesh Limited at the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone to gain first-hand insights into the company’s local operations, production capabilities, and contribution to Bangladesh’s textile industry. Led by Nicklas Kappe, Chair of the German-South Asian Parliamentary Friendship Group, the delegation included Members of the German Bundestag Johann Saa
Sep 20, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Euratex calls for action as EU textile industry faces China trade pressure
Europe’s textile and apparel sector faces an unprecedented crisis. Low-cost imports from China are flooding the market. As a result, local producers are struggling to stay competitive. The European Apparel and Textile Confederation, known as Euratex, is now calling on the European Union for immediate help. Figure: The EU goods trade deficit with China reached 359.8 billion euros in 2025. Unfair pr
Sep 20, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Global Textile Alliance introduces plant-based low-carbon denim at Climate Week NYC
A new industry collaboration showcases how plant-based and low-carbon denim can transform the textile supply chain. The project brings together key global players to create Naturalls, a sustainable denim collection. The involved companies include The Lycra Company, Avalo, Neela by Sapphire Fibers Ltd., and Soko. They presented this project during Climate Week NYC. Figure: Global Textile Alliance i
Sep 20, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Recover™ appoints Enes Adak, Fehmi Yüksel as Co-CEOs to accelerate its next growth phase
Recover™, a leading materials science company and global producer of consistent, high-quality, recycled cotton fibers and circular material solutions at scale announced the appointment of Enes Adak and Fehmi Yüksel as Co-Chief Executive Officers. This leadership transition marks an important step in Recover's evolution as the company enters its next stage of development. Figure: From (left to righ
Sep 20, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Modern Syntex supplies 21% of Bangladesh’s polyester demand
Modern Syntex, a concern of TK Group, now supplies around 21% of Bangladesh’s polyester demand, while earning approximately $30 million annually from direct exports, according to company officials. The company entered the polyester business in 2002 with a production capacity of 10 tons per day, has expanded its output to 460 tons per day, or around 161,000 tons annually. Located at the National Sp
Sep 19, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Vietnam targets $48bn textile and apparel exports in 2026
Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry has set a $48 billion export target for 2026. The focus is on growth quality, cost control and adapting to global market shifts. The industry faces rising challenges from trade policy shifts, tariffs, higher input and logistics costs, supply chain disruptions and stricter sustainability rules. These pressures are reshaping operations in major export markets.
Sep 19, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Textile and apparel trade bodies seek area-based gas rationing
Four major textile and garment trade bodies have urged the government to introduce area-based gas rationing promptly to maintain industrial production amid the ongoing gas shortage. The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) and Bangladesh Terry Towel & Line
Sep 19, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Abul Khair Group revives four closed jute mills, creates 15,000 jobs
Revived mills target TK1,500cr exports by 2026 Shah Agro Ltd, a concern of Abul Khair Group, has reopened four private jute mills in Faridpur and Kushtia. The move creates jobs for around 15,000 people. The four mills are Razzaque Jute Industries, Dahmashi Jute Industries and Faridpur Jute Fibres in Faridpur, and Kushtia Jute Industries in Kushtia. The move marks Abul Khair Group’s entry into the
Sep 19, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Titas gas field to add 45mmcf daily to national grid within six months
Amid Bangladesh’s energy crisis, the Bangladesh Gas Fields Company Limited (BGFCL) is set to add 45 mmcf of natural gas per day to the national grid within six months. The supply will come from three new wells at the Titas Gas Field in Brahmanbaria. BGFCL, which currently accounts for around 27% of the country’s total natural gas production, has undertaken projects to drill wells No. 29, 30 and 31
Sep 19, 2026·Read at Textile Today
BKMEA seeks policy, energy reforms in six-point proposal to PM
The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has submitted a six-point proposal to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ensure sustainable growth in the country's garment industry, energy security, and policy coordination. BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem disclosed this information on Monday (September 14). These proposals were outlined in a letter signed by the BKMEA presiden
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Industries await relief as govt assures to restore gas, power supply tonight
Business leaders are optimistic that initiatives will commence tonight (Tuesday) to resolve the recent gas and electricity shortages in industrial factories and restore supplies to previous levels. This assurance was given yesterday, Monday, following a nearly three-hour meeting at the Secretariat chaired by the Prime Minister with representatives from 21 business organizations including BGMEA, BK
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Textile Today