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TCF POST Report Termez, Uzbekistan — Chemical researchers at Termez State University have built a new antimicrobial coating for cotton fabric out of copper acetate, sulfosalicylic acid, thiourea and kaolin clay, and say early lab results give it a shot at competing with the silver- and zinc-based treatments that currently dominate the hygienic and medical … Read more
TCF POST Report A portable light-based scanner is helping researchers “see” centuries-old dyes in fragile wool textiles — without damaging a single fibre. The approach offers a preview of how heritage science techniques could reshape authentication, provenance, and sustainable-dye work across the textile and fashion industries. The story Researchers Noemí Cubas Martín (University of Iceland) … Read more
TCF POST Report DHAKA, Aug. 10, 2026 — A new study by researchers from Bangladesh, Japan and Norway has demonstrated a route for converting jute fiber into a high-performance cellulose-based biocomposite, opening a potential new value-addition pathway for Bangladesh’s natural-fiber industry and broader sustainable-materials sector. Published in Scientific Reports, the research developed films from … Read more
TCF POST Special Report A tightening global cotton market is creating fresh sourcing opportunities for Asian textile manufacturers while presenting African cotton-producing nations with a chance to strengthen their position in the global supply chain. However, analysts warn that unless African exporters move beyond raw fibre shipments into spinning and textile manufacturing, they risk … Read more
TCF POST Special Report The global fashion and apparel industry has taken a major step toward evidence-based sustainability with the publication of the first widely accessible Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for cashmere production. The study, conducted by Textile Exchange in partnership with Integrity Ag, provides robust, harmonized datasets derived from direct engagement with 170 herders … Read more
TCF POST Report The Rieter Group’s first half of 2026 has been defined by a major structural shift through the acquisition of Barmag, now operating as the Man-Made Fiber (MMF) Division. This move is central to the company’s strategy to enter the growth segment of man-made fibers and strengthen its market presence in Asia. “The … Read more
TCF POST Report HOUSTON/TOKYO — The global Nylon 6,6 fibre market is entering a pivotal transition period. While the material continues to serve as a high-performance standard, recent industry data reveals a growing divergence between high-value technical textile applications and the increasingly price-sensitive apparel and fashion sectors. According to a 2026 market assessment by DataHorizzon … Read more
TCF POST Report DHAKA — The United States cotton sector is navigating a complex export environment across Asian markets, as new data reveals a significant downward trend in volume for the regional export hub. According to the latest industry figures, total U.S. cotton textile exports to Asia dropped to 2,655.3 thousand pounds in May 2026. … Read more
TCF POST Special Report BRUSSELS — The global textile industry, a massive engine of consumption, is facing a structural crisis. With global fibre production has surged to 124 million tonnes in 2023—and projected at 160 million tonnes by 2030—the sector remains dangerously tethered to fossil-based synthetic fibres, which now account for 67% of total production. … Read more
TCF POST Analysis DHAKA – The world cotton market is navigating a challenging landscape in the current 2026/27 marketing year, despite tightening supply of the raw fiber and a surge in its consumption to a six-year high of 121.7 million bales. Being the main textile and apparel manufacturing hub of the world, Asia is the … Read more