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Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Business Insights
TCFPOST Report Indian athletes and team members are set to promote “Made in India” jute-viscose blended apparel at the Commonwealth Games 2026, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. “This marks the first occasion on which jute-based apparel will be showcased at an international multi-sport event. The initiative is expected … Read more
TCF POST Analysis Uzbekistan’s textile and clothing sector is set to receive a fresh boost, as industry observers note that the government of Central Asia’s emerging textile powerhouse has initiated an effective policy package for the local cotton and textile sector. The new phase of financial and structural support, anchored by a Presidential Resolution, is … Read more
TCF POST Report Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) recently conducted its Lyocell Fabric Processing Masterclass in two of Indonesia’s key textile hubs—Bandung and Solo—to help accelerate the adoption of next-generation sustainable fibres. APR, a concern of the Singapore-based Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) group, brought together representatives from more than 50 knitted and woven fabric manufacturers, value-chain … Read more
TCF POST Report DHAKA: The Australian Natural Fibres Summit was held in Dhaka on Tuesday, June 23, drawing more than 150 spinners, manufacturers, and brand representatives who gathered to hear directly from Australian cotton and wool industry leaders. The summit delivered key market updates on what is driving the Australian natural fibers industry, while its … Read more
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
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
