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EU’s New Textile Regime: How Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India Are Positioning

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TCF POST Report As the European Union aggressively shifts its sustainability, traceability, and circularity mandates from voluntary corporate pledges into hard trade law, it views Asia’s three major garment sourcing destinations—Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India—as still requiring significant structural improvements, with each displaying distinct strengths and weaknesses. A newly released European Parliament briefing document, titled “EU … Read more

Apparel Exports Decline as India Awaits Policy Payoff and Deal With the US

TCF Post Analysis India’s apparel export sector experienced a significant decline during both the month of May 2026 and the cumulative period of April–May 2026, marking the first two months of the Indian fiscal year. In May, apparel exports fell to US$ 1,297.23 million, representing a 14.17% decline compared to the same month last year. … Read more

Indian government focuses on MMF textiles for incentives.

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TCF POST Desk The Indian government has approved 22 new applicants under Round 3 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles, bringing the total number of companies selected under this round to 96. “The approved applicants span key focus segments of the PLI scheme, including Man-Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical … Read more

Shift in US Apparel Sourcing: Vietnam Anchors Market as Brands Flee China for New Hubs

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TCF POST Report The latest import data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) reveals a significant shakeup in the US fashion supply chain. Rather than a minor, seasonal blip, American brands are fundamentally restructuring where their clothes are made. As total global apparel imports to the US dropped by 12% in the first … Read more

India’s cotton imports cross 40 lakh bales in 8 months

TCF POST Desk India’s cotton imports crossed 40 lakh bales between October 2025 and May 2026, and another 15 to 20 lakh bales are expected by the end of September, according to the Southern India Mills Association (SIMA). SIMA’s Secretary General, K. Selvaraju, also noted that cotton prices are now dropping after reaching a record … Read more

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