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• India's ICAR-CIRCOT signs cotton-picking glove technology MoU

  25-10-2026 12:23 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, has signed an MoU with Trust ARS Rubber Private Limited, Chengalpattu, to transfer technology for protective gloves for cotton-picking workers.
  The agreement is expected to support commercialisation and wider availability of the gloves.
  The reusable gloves are designed to protect hands from sharp cotton bracts while retaining flexibility and comfort.
  
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• US modifies Canada tariffs; carpets added, packaging removed

  25-10-2026 12:23 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  US has revised Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods, adding carpets and valves while removing packing boxes, plywood sheets, paper items and equipment.Effective October 30, 2026, the changes apply regardless of USMCA origin and alongside Section 232 tariffs, with some duties at 50 per cent.The move further modifies July and September measures imposed after US-Canada trade talks broke down.
  
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• US' consumer confidence falls to 81.9 in September: TCB

  25-10-2026 12:23 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  US consumer confidence fell in September as The Conference Board index dropped 6.7 points to 81.9 and conditions and expectations weakened.
  Present Situation slid to 109.3 and Expectations fell for a third month to 63.6 as views on business, jobs and income worsened.
  Inflation expectations rose to 6.1 per cent, interest-rate concerns increased and planned durables and services spending softened.
  
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• India & Germany discuss trade & technology ties in Berlin

  25-10-2026 12:23 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has concluded a two-day Germany visit, with Berlin talks focused on trade, investment, advanced manufacturing, research and emerging technologies.He met German Federal Chancellery adviser Levin Holle and leaders from Siemens Healthineers, Bertelsmann and Volkswagen.Indian delegates joined sectoral roundtables with German industry.
  
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• Euro area government debt reaches 88.8% of GDP at Q2 end

  25-10-2026 12:23 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Euro area general government gross debt rose to 88.8 per cent of GDP at the end of Q2 2026 from 88.4 per cent in Q1, while the EU ratio increased to 82.9 per cent from 82.5 per cent.Year on year, the ratios also rose in both blocs, Eurostat data showed.Greece, Italy, France, Belgium and Spain had the highest debt-to-GDP ratios; debt securities made up over four-fifths of debt.
  
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• EU MEPs to visit China over trade deficit & market access

  25-10-2026 12:23 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  European Parliament trade committee MEPs will visit China on October 27-29 to discuss Beijing’s trade policy, its impact on European firms and jobs, and scope for dialogue.The delegation will visit Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai, raising concerns over raw-material dependence, excess capacity and market access.The EU’s deficit with China has recently reached €1 billion (~$1.12 billion) a day.
  
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• Brazil's finished apparel imports outpace textile raw materials

  25-10-2026 12:23 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Brazil's finished apparel and home textile imports overtook textile materials in value during January–September 2026, marking a shift in import composition.
  Combined imports of the three segments rose 11.2 per cent year on year to $5.283 billion, according to TexPro.
  Apparel imports jumped 28.5 per cent to $2.321 billion, while materials slipped 0.3 per cent as fabric imports fell.
  
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• ICYMI: Gap x Victoria Beckham's Fall Collection, JT Talks Her Personal Style & Target's Newest Fragrance Brand

  24-10-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  In case you missed them, we’ve rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast a strawberry kiwi shake in our honor when you’re discussing who did what over your blueberry pancakes.
  Related: Gap x Victoria Beckham Is Back for Fall With Knits and Coats
  Related: JT Talks Off-White, Attending Paris Fashion Week and Rejecting Style Rules
  Related: Target’s Newest Fragrance Brand Wants to Make Luxury-Grade Scents More Accessible
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• Can Gucci sell everyday essentials without diluting its luxury image?

  24-10-2026 07:01 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Gucci is shifting to everyday essentials with GucciCore, due in November, to widen appeal as weak China traffic weighs on recovery.
  Kering said Gucci’s third-quarter revenue fell 4 per cent to €1,291 million; group revenue fell 1 per cent on a comparable basis.
  Conversion improved, but directly operated retail sales fell 9 per cent, while Kering has completed 105 net store closures.
  
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• UK retailers seek cost cuts in Autumn Budget as inflation hits 3.5%

  24-10-2026 07:01 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  The British Retail Consortium has urged the government to cut business costs in next week’s Budget after inflation rose to 3.5 per cent.
  The BRC said the figures set the April 2027 business rates uplift, leaving retailers facing £250 million (~$333 million) in extra bills.
  It called for a rates freeze, saying lower costs would help retailers restrain price rises and invest in stores and jobs.
  
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• Soaring tanker costs threaten to push up global oil prices: IEA

  24-10-2026 07:01 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  IEA said soaring tanker freight rates amid Middle East disruptions are increasing oil supply costs and threatening higher fuel prices for consumers.By mid-October 2026, shipping crude from the Middle East Gulf to Asia cost over $37 per barrel, more than five times pre-conflict levels.Higher shipping costs have squeezed Asian refinery margins, threatening fuel supplies and pushing prices higher.
  
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• Jordan's apparel exports rise 2.9% to $1.45 bn in Jan–July 2026

  24-10-2026 07:01 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Jordan's apparel exports rose 2.9 per cent year on year to JOD 1.029 billion (~$1.45 billion) in January–July 2026, data showed.
  Knitted apparel drove growth, up 4.1 per cent and representing 98.2 per cent of clothing exports, while woven exports fell 37.6 per cent.
  July clothing exports grew 8.5 per cent, helping the sector outperform national exports; apparel imports rose 4.7 per cent.
  
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• Euro area deficit holds at 3% of GDP as debt rises in 2025: Eurostat

  24-10-2026 07:01 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Euro area and EU government deficit ratios were unchanged in 2025, at 3.0 per cent and 3.1 per cent of GDP respectively, Eurostat said.
  Debt-to-GDP rose to 87.7 per cent in the euro area and 81.5 per cent in the EU at the end of 2025.
  Romania and Poland posted the highest deficits, while Greece and Italy recorded the largest debt ratios among Member States.
  
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• UK producer input inflation rises to 8.3% in September

  24-10-2026 07:01 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  UK producer input prices rose 8.3 per cent year-on-year in September 2026, the largest increase since May, while factory gate prices rose 4.6 per cent, their biggest rise since April 2023.
  On the month, input prices climbed 1.5 per cent and output prices 0.8 per cent, with oil-related products driving the increases.
  Services producer prices rose 4.5 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter.
  
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• Germany's Puma appoints Arne Arens as chief commercial officer

  24-10-2026 07:01 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Puma SE has appointed Arne Arens, 55, as chief commercial officer and a management board member from November 15, 2026, responsible for its global commercial organisation, marketplace strategy and sales across all channels and markets.
  The former Unspun CEO brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience, including senior roles at Nike, The North Face and Boardriders.
  
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• Germany's final $6.7 bn recovery payment gets EU Commission nod

  24-10-2026 07:01 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  The European Commission has positively assessed Germany’s fourth and final €6 billion (~$6.7 billion) payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
  Germany has completed all reforms and investments in its €30.3 billion (~$34 billion) plan, including 8 milestones and 19 targets across transport, energy, housing, healthcare and administration.
  EFC review is next.
  
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• Australia's Alexium expands leadership across operations and R&D

  24-10-2026 07:01 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Alexium International has appointed Randall Lane as chief operating officer, Bruce Dixon as Dayton plant manager, Leia Herring as human resources manager and Scott Adams as senior chemist, bolstering operations, manufacturing, HR and R&D.
  They follow Microtek Laboratories' acquisition and integration, expanding US manufacturing and Alexium's thermal-management platform.
  
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• Luxury retail outlook: What awaits Ralph Lauren, Coach & Michael Kors?

  24-10-2026 07:01 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Jefferies has named Ralph Lauren its top pick for the retail earnings season, expecting a beat and raise as North America and Asia lift sales.It raised Ralph Lauren’s second-quarter revenue view to 7 per cent constant-currency growth; Coach’s North America estimate was cut to 4.5 per cent.Capri is seen in line or slightly below Wall Street, with Michael Kors Americas improving and Europe soft.
  
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• Must Read: Kering Shares Fall 12% on Sales Drop, Gap Inc. To Receive Innovation Award

  23-10-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.
  Kering Shares Fall 12% on Sales Drop
  Shares in Gucci owner Kering fell 12% Friday, as the company said it would continue its turnaround plan and speed up store closures. Gucci sales fell 6% in the third quarter. The larger luxury market is still struggling, as Hermès posted its weakest quarterly sales growth since 2020 and shares in LVMH slipped as oil prices rose and Chinese demand stayed weak. {Reuters/paywalled}
  Gap Inc. To Receive
  
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• Can Target's New 'Beauty Studio' Win Back Customers?

  23-10-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  Target has long inspired a particular kind of loyalty. It literally sells its own merch. For many shoppers, the retailer offers more than a place to pick up toilet paper and pet food: It’s where they grab Starbucks and get lost in discovering new beauty brands, finding affordable fashion and seeing both their taste and values reflected on the shelves. But the retailer’s relationship with some of its customers has grown more complicated in recent years, particularly as it has faced backlash o
  
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• UK's Sainsbury’s raises profit outlook as H1 operating profit grows

  23-10-2026 00:40 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Sainsbury’s lifted its FY27 underlying operating profit outlook for continuing operations to £965 million-1.07 billion (~$1.29 billion-$1.43 billion) after first-half gains.Underlying sales excluding fuel rose 2.6 per cent to £14.0 billion (~$18.75 billion) and operating profit grew 3.6 per cent.General merchandise and clothing sales fell 3.4 per cent.
  
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• Italy's Zegna's Q3 revenue rises 9% on DTC strength

  23-10-2026 00:40 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Ermenegildo Zegna Group’s Q3 revenue rose 8.9 per cent, with organic revenue up 8.2 per cent, led by DTC gains and Zegna.DTC revenue increased 13 per cent, 84 per cent of branded-product revenue; Zegna revenue grew 13.8 per cent.Americas led regional gains, up 14 per cent; China (plus Taiwan), EMEA and rest of Asia-Pacific also grew.
  
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• AI in fashion is choosing your outfit. Are brands ready?

  23-10-2026 00:40 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  AI shopping assistants are becoming a discovery gatekeeper for global fashion brands, making product data crucial to which items shoppers see.
  Alhena AI's Ashu Dubey says brands now sell to consumers and AI agents, while fit data often stays in tech packs and returns systems.
  Sizing, fabric, inventory and occasion tags can aid visibility, while privacy and repeat loyalty remain risks.
  
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• Italy's Prada's Q3 revenue rises 11% despite luxury slowdown

  23-10-2026 00:40 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Prada Group’s Q3 net revenue rose 11 per cent YoY at reported rates, with organic growth of 1 per cent, while retail sales were stable.Prada retail sales grew 1 per cent organically; Miu Miu retail fell 3 per cent on tough comparisons and Middle East weakness.
  Nine-month revenue increased 15 per cent to €4.54 billion (~$5.10 billion), led by the Americas.Versace added €441 million (~$495.34 million).
  
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• India, New Zealand agree to share trade origin data electronically

  23-10-2026 00:40 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  India and New Zealand have signed an MoC on electronic exchange of origin data for trade in goods under their FTA.The pact between CBIC and the New Zealand Customs Service was signed ahead of the FTA taking effect on October 20.It aims to improve customs cooperation, reduce information gaps and give eligible businesses greater certainty on trade.
  
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• Germany’s LANXESS launches Rely+On Medero medical disinfectant

  23-10-2026 00:40 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  LANXESS has launched Rely+On Medero, a disinfectant for medical devices, practices and hospitals, including wards, ICUs, operating theatres and isolation rooms.
  It targets bacteria, spores including C. difficile, viruses, yeasts, mycobacteria and biofilms.
  The powder product is EU Class IIa under the MDR and is planned for global distribution.
  
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• Belgium’s Solvay, IUCN expand biodiversity programme in Italy

  23-10-2026 00:40 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Solvay and IUCN have launched a new RHINO biodiversity programme at Solvay's Rosignano site in Italy, expanding collaboration after work at Dombasle in France.
  The first chemical company to pilot and implement the framework will assess five linked operational areas over 18 months.
  By end-2027, Solvay aims to set biodiversity objectives, indicators and a long-term action plan to 2030 and beyond.
  
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• UK's Topshop unveils 17-piece capsule collection with Talia Byre

  23-10-2026 00:40 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  UK's Topshop has launched a limited-edition 17-piece capsule collection with British designer Talia Byre, featuring knitwear, denim, leather apparel and footwear.The collaboration blends Byre's distinctive design philosophy with Topshop's accessible fashion heritage, emphasising versatility, craftsmanship and longevity while supporting emerging British design talent.
  
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• Taiwan's Fulgent Sun's Q3 revenue rises 42%

  23-10-2026 00:40 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Taiwanese footwear OEM Fulgent Sun’s FY26 Q3 revenue rose 42.32 per cent year on year to NT$5.44 billion (~$167.84 million), supported by added capacity.Operating profit fell 23.74 per cent and net income attributable to owners dropped 54.68 per cent despite higher gross profit.Margins narrowed on tariffs, raw-material volatility, wage rises, start-up costs at new plants and foreign-exchange impact.
  
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• Japan’s Kawasaki, Romania’s Transgaz partner on hydrogen transport

  23-10-2026 00:40 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries has signed an MOU with Romania's state-controlled gas TSO Transgaz on onshore hydrogen gas transport.
  The partners plan to combine Transgaz pipeline expertise with Kawasaki centrifugal hydrogen compressor technology for Central and Eastern Europe.
  Kawasaki will run Romanian demonstration tests for pure hydrogen transport using KM Comp-H2 under a METI-backed
  
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• Must Read: Kanye West Reportedly Eyes Runway Return, Jenna Ortega Covers Vogue

  22-10-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
  Kanye West Reportedly Eyes Runway Return
  Kanye West’s Yeezy is reportedly planning a runway show at the brand’s new Los Angeles “flagship,” according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. Yeezy is currently in operation after West’s repeated antisemitic comments and its subsequent drop from Adidas. Yeezy now plans to launch a new $800 sneaker for the holiday season, per Footwear News. {Puck/paywalled}
  Jenna Or
  
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• Agentry PR Is Seeking Spring 2027 Interns In New York, NY

  22-10-2026 17:41 via fashionista.com
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• Francesca Simons Consulting Is Hiring A PR Coordinator In New York, NY

  22-10-2026 16:38 via fashionista.com
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  Francesca Simons PR  is a leading New York-based public relations agency specializing in fine jewelry and luxury accessories, representing a distinguished portfolio of U.S. and European designers and brands.
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• Don't Call J. Mendel's Spring 2027 Collection 'Jonathan Cohen 2.0'

  22-10-2026 15:08 via fashionista.com
  When Jonathan Cohen stepped into his role as J. Mendel’s first resident designer in September, it was crucial for him that his work not be viewed as an extension of his eponymous label. That separation couldn’t have been clearer at his debut runway show for the brand, which took place on Wednesday at the top floor of the One World Observatory in New York.
  “I’m not trying to do Jonathan Cohen at J. Mendel,” he told Fashionista backstage after the show. “This is a J. Mendel collection,
  
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• Inside Proenza Schouler's First Los Angeles Store

  22-10-2026 15:00 via fashionista.com
  While many fashion brands reside in New York, very few of them feel as quintessentially New York as Proenza Schouler. The “New York woman” has been a focal point for the label from its founding in 2002 by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, to its current era under Creative Director Rachel Scott. And New York City has been home to the brand’s only standalone store, until now.View this post on InstagramIn late September, Proenza Schouler opened its first West Coast flagship on Melrose Pla
  
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• JT Talks Off-White, Attending Paris Fashion Week and Rejecting Style Rules

  22-10-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  American rapper JT knows the exact fashion moment that got her on the radar of luxury houses. It’s too bad she refuses to say what it is. “I’m not telling y’all what it is because I don’t want anybody to steal my sauce,” she playfully tells Fashionista.
  But for the fun of it, let’s take a guess anyway: Perhaps her defining fashion moment was when she wore Jean Paul Gaultier to the 2023 BET Awards. Or maybe it was the corseted Mirror Palais gown she sported at the 2023 MTV Awards. I
  
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• Weekly Drop Watch: Madewell x The New York Public Library, Jil Sander x Puma, Merit and More

  22-10-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.
  For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights.Fashion Launches
  Madewell x The New York Public Library
  Madewell and The New York Public Library introduced a limited edition collaboration of men’s and women’s styles designed in partnership betwe
  
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• Ann Caruso Is Seeking A Fashion & Social Media Intern In New York, NY

  21-10-2026 18:20 via fashionista.com
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  This is a hands-on opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in the fashion industry while working directly with an established celebrity stylist and influencer. The ideal candida
  
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• Must Read: EBay Cuts 9% of Workforce, Why Chanel Is Backing Ebel

  21-10-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.
  EBay Cuts 9% of Workforce
  EBay will lay off about 9% of its workforce as it simplifies operations and shifts resources to its fastest-growing areas, CEO Jamie Iannone told employees in a memo. This comes after the company cut about 6% of its staff, or 800 workers, in February. Its shares are up nearly 40% this year, compared with about 12% for the S&P 500. The company also bought fashion resale platform Depop for $1.4 billion th
  
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• Germany's Adidas raises 2026 profit outlook to $2.81 bn

  21-10-2026 17:08 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Adidas raised its 2026 operating profit outlook to €2.5 billion (~$2.81 billion) after record Q3 results.
  Revenue rose 9 per cent to €7.252 billion (~$8.14 billion), while operating profit climbed 37 per cent to €1.008 billion (~$1.13 billion).Full-price sales and a US tariff refund supported margins, with fourth-quarter investment planned to strengthen future profitability.
  
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• China apparel retail rises 4.6% but Garment profits plunge 28%

  21-10-2026 17:08 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  China’s clothing-related retail sales rose 4.6 per cent in January-September, though September slowed to 1.2 per cent.
  Above-scale garment makers’ first-half profits plunged 28.08 per cent on 2.82 per cent lower revenue, leaving 32.46 per cent loss-making.
  TexPro shows apparel exports still dwarf imports, but cotton-yarn imports surged, opening targeted input opportunities for India and Vietnam.
  
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• Sunrise’s MAD 2.29 bn Investment: A turning point for Textile exports?

  21-10-2026 17:08 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Shengtai’s Morocco textile-park plan has Chinese outbound-investment clearance and targets up to MAD 2.3 billion in Fez and Skhirat.
  Planned annual capacity includes 100,000 spindles, 10,800 tonnes of dyed fabric, 15 million metres of woven fabric and 22 million garments.
  Fez broke ground in December 2025, but commercial output and Skhirat status were unconfirmed by October 14, 2026.
  
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• Polyester & viscose yarn prices fall in India amid weak demand

  21-10-2026 17:08 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  India’s polyester-cotton yarn prices rose in Ludhiana amid higher cotton costs, while polyester yarn weakened in Ludhiana and Surat due to sluggish winter demand and payment constraints.Viscose yarn prices also declined in Mumbai and Surat as downstream buyers remained cautious.North Indian cotton prices eased amid limited mill buying, weaker ICE futures and expectations of increased
  
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• Hyosung TNC starts bio-BDO production in Vietnam

  21-10-2026 17:08 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Hyosung TNC began bio-BDO production in Vietnam, completing an integrated network from sugarcane-derived feedstock to regen BIO spandex.
  Initial capacity is 50,000 tonnes annually, with phased expansion to 200,000 tonnes planned under a $1 billion investment.
  The network aims to improve supply reliability and efficiency while delivering stretch and recovery equivalent to conventional spandex.
  
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• Drupa 2028 attracts exhibitor registrations from 38 countries

  21-10-2026 17:08 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Drupa 2028 has attracted exhibitor registrations from 38 countries, signalling strong global interest in the print and packaging fair.
  Taking place in Düsseldorf on May 9–17, 2028, it will emphasise automation, AI, robotics and circularity through integrated production solutions.
  Exhibitor registration closes on October 31, 2026, with details of new formats and programming due in early 2027.
  
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• Qantara West's $1.54 bn pipeline: Can Egypt expand its textile reach?

  21-10-2026 17:08 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Egypt is expanding Qantara West capacity beyond cut-and-sew, adding spinning, weaving, dyeing and garment production closer to European markets.
  Jasan Group has broken ground on a $117 million complex targeting 90 per cent exports and about 6,000 direct jobs.
  SCZONE reports 54 Qantara West projects worth about $1.54 billion; apparel exports rose 16 per cent in January-August 2026.
  
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• Performance Days Munich draws 5,170 visitors at largest edition

  21-10-2026 17:08 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  Performance Days Munich recorded its largest edition, welcoming 5,170 trade visitors, around 20 per cent more than last autumn, and 599 exhibitors across 27,500 sq m.
  New forums covered cellulose, garment technology, digital design and sustainability, while a repair service demonstrated circularity.
  The next edition, on March 17–18, 2027, will explore bio-based dyeing, finishing and processing.
  
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• India, US ‘pretty close’ to trade deal: Trump

  21-10-2026 17:08 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  US President Trump said India and the US were close to finalising a bilateral trade agreement, describing it as different from previous deals.His remarks came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India to discuss trade, energy, technology and defence.Rubio said only a few issues remained unresolved and expressed confidence that the pact would be finalised shortly.
  
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• ICE cotton extends gains as weak dollar, firm crude lend support

  21-10-2026 17:08 via Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion
  
  ICE cotton December 2026 futures settled at 80.88 cents per pound, up 0.94 per cent, as a weaker US dollar and stronger crude oil supported export competitiveness and cotton's edge over synthetics.
  Gains were capped by expectations of an accelerated US harvest, with USDA reporting 41 per cent picked, ahead of the five-year average.
  Volume rose 14 per cent, but trade stayed subdued.
  
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• Zane Li of Lii Wins the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

  21-10-2026 15:34 via fashionista.com
  It’s a good year to be designer Zane Li: In April, he won the Fashion Trust US Ready-to-Wear Award, and five months later, he took home the Karl Lagerfeld Prize at the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. (He’s also a 2026 CFDA Awards nominee for Google American Emerging Designer of the Year.)
  On Tuesday, he was crowned the winner of the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. He won a $300,000 grand prize, and will receive business mentorships from industry leaders. The Chongqing-born, New York-ba
  
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