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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In a strategic move to bridge the gap between academic training and modern industrial workflows, X-Rite Pantone and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) of the State University of New York have announced a landmark partnership. The collaboration aims to embed advanced digital color science and end-to-end management systems directly into … Read more
For decades, the global trade of West African cotton has followed a well-worn, asymmetric path: raw fiber harvested by smallholder farmers in landlocked nations like Burkina Faso is sold to major international trading houses, which capture substantial commercial margins before reselling the lint to spinning mills across Asia and Europe. Now, Burkina Faso’s primary cotton … Read more
GENEVA — Global stakeholders from across the textile, garment, and raw materials sectors have signaled a strong readiness to unite under a shared framework to enhance traceability and sustainability data. Convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)—reporting under the broader purview of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations—the … Read more
DHAKA — Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assured business leaders that tangible improvements in the country’s critical power and gas sectors will materialize within a year or so. Addressing industry concerns during separate high-level meetings on July 22 with delegations from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), … 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 DESK BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Brother International Corporation, on July 17, officially announced the U.S. market launch of the GTX300 Hybrid Garment Printer, a professional-grade solution engineered to streamline production by combining Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) capabilities into a single, compact unit. Expanding Production Flexibility The GTX300 is designed to provide apparel decorators … 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 TOHOKU — A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Industrial Textiles is set to reshape the future of luxury textiles. Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered that by enriching the diet of silkworms with plant-derived cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), they can produce “super silk” that significantly outperforms conventional material. Solving the Age-Old … 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
DHAKA — The global textile industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as manufacturers and brands pivot away from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). According to new market projections, this shift is not merely a regulatory necessity but a major economic driver, with the PFAS-free textile repellents market expected to soar from USD 690.0 million in … Read more
