TCF POST Desk The Cabinet of the Government of Montenegro adopted a decree amending the regulations on chemicals that pose risks to human health and the environment. The rules include tighter controls on chemicals present in textiles, as well as toys, cleaning products, electronic equipment, and materials intended for contact with food. This legislative update … Read more

TCF POST News Brief    LONDON — The global sportswear industry, a dominant force in the retail sector, is bracing for a period of profound transformation. According to new data from Euromonitor International, while the category is projected to exceed USD 460 billion in global sales by 2030, the path forward is marked by significant … Read more

TCF POST Report MANILA — The Philippine textile industry is entering a new era of sustainable innovation following the launch of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute’s (DOST-PTRI) ONWARD: Philippine Nonwoven Textile Innovation initiative. Held on July 1 at SM North EDSA, the event highlighted how local manufacturers are successfully … Read more

TCF POST Analysis Effective 27 June 2026, the Colombian government has reinstated a 35% ad valorem tariff on footwear imports, applicable for five years. This measure targets imports from non-FTA countries—a category that includes Colombia’s primary footwear suppliers: the Chinese Mainland, Vietnam, and Indonesia. This policy, designed to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in … Read more

DUBLIN — While the broader cost of living continues to rise, the clothing and footwear sector has bucked the monthly trend, offering a brief respite for consumers in June 2026. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report published on 09 July 2026 by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), prices within the clothing and … Read more