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• US’ Univar Solutions, Dow expand cleaning ingredients pact

  21-09-2026 20:47 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Univar Solutions has expanded its Dow agreement to distribute SupraCare polymers and specialty additives across the US and Canada.
  The portfolio targets homecare and industrial cleaning applications, including laundry care and dishwashing formulations.
  Formulators gain access to ingredients for foaming, hard-surface cleaning, sensory feel, softening and detergent compatibility.
  
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• UK's ASOS appoints Law Roach to shape its styling direction

  21-09-2026 20:47 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  ASOS has named celebrity stylist Law Roach its first Stylist in Residence, tasking him with shaping the retailer's fashion point of view through styling, campaigns and cultural storytelling.
  The partnership begins this autumn with six ASOS Magazine covers and a shoppable edit, while work rolled out from September 19, across campaigns and styling content.
  
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• Nike reunites with University of Miami in multi-year partnership

  21-09-2026 20:47 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Nike and the University of Miami will begin a new multi-year partnership in July 2027, reuniting the brands 40 years after Miami became Nike’s first all-sport university partner.Miami will enter Nike’s Blue Ribbon Elite program, while Nike will supply team uniforms and gear, fan retail offerings, premium heritage collections and Nike Sport Research Lab resources.
  
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• HeiQ and Archroma win ITMF International Collaboration Award 2026

  21-09-2026 20:47 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  HeiQ and Archroma received the ITMF International Collaboration Award 2026 for advancing sustainable textile innovation through their strategic partnership.
  Combining HeiQ’s material technologies with Archroma’s global reach, the collaboration expands access to antimicrobial and odour-control solutions, including bio-based HeiQ Mint, while supporting efficient implementation by mills and brands.
  
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• ECB finds uneven transmission of wholesale energy prices to bills

  21-09-2026 20:47 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Europe’s 2026 energy price rise has been smaller than the 2021-22 shock, with lower wholesale gas and electricity increases.
  Renewables have dampened gas-linked electricity pricing, but effects differ across Spain, France and Italy.
  Manufacturers and sourcing teams face uneven energy-cost pass-through to retail gas and power bills across the euro area.
  
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• Vietnam’s $48 bn textile goal faces a 64% domestic fabric gap

  21-09-2026 20:47 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Vietnam's textile and apparel exports reached nearly $31.7 billion in January-August 2026, up 2.9 per cent, against a full-year target of about $48 billion.
  Fabric imports hit $8.936 billion in January-July; domestic fabric output meets only around 36 per cent of demand.
  The US absorbed 38.9 per cent of HS 61-62 exports in H1, as tariffs and EU traceability rules make value capture decisive.
  
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• UK’s Debenhams Group reaffirms outlook as H1 profitability improves

  21-09-2026 20:47 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  British online fashion retailer Debenhams Group reaffirmed its FY27 outlook as H1 GMV rose 1.8 per cent to £864 million (~$1.16 billion) and adjusted EBITDA increased 13.9 per cent.Marketplace expansion supported stronger margins, while cost reductions lowered exceptional charges and net debt.The group expects double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth and positive profit before tax.
  
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• Bangladesh’s $38.7 bn apparel engine has an 88% gas risk

  21-09-2026 20:47 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Bangladesh’s RMG exports reached $38.70 billion in FY2025-26, and July-August 2026 shipments rose 5.12 per cent.
  Mapped in Bangladesh lists 2,933 of 3,320 export-oriented factories in Titas-served districts, including Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj.
  TexPro shows five product groups make up 79.69 per cent of apparel export value, while Europe and North America account for 86.37 per cent.
  
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• Asia PFY prices rise 4.91%: How long can the crude-driven rise last?

  21-09-2026 20:47 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  PFY markets across India, China and Pakistan firmed during September 14–18, 2026, with TexPro benchmarks rising 1.4 per cent to 4.9 per cent week on week.
  A Middle East-driven crude oil spike moved through the polyester feedstock chain, prompting higher DTY, POY and FDY offers.
  Pakistan POY led gains at 4.91 per cent, while Chinese producers kept firmer offers despite subdued downstream buying.
  
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• Asia cotton markets diverge: China drops 2.56%, India holds firm

  21-09-2026 20:47 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  TexPro data show Asia’s sustainable and mainstream cotton markets diverged, with China’s BCI 3128B spot price down 2.56 per cent from Monday to Friday.
  Pakistan’s KCA BCI fell 1.01 per cent, while Organic KCA rose 1.16 per cent and held steady after Tuesday.
  India’s organic Shankar-6, BCI and recycled cotton benchmarks stayed unchanged ahead of October procurement.
  
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• Beyond power cuts: What’s at stake for Bangladesh’s RMG sector?

  20-09-2026 07:06 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  BKMEA survey shows Bangladesh knitwear factories face severe energy disruption, with 90 per cent citing electricity shortages and 75 per cent hit by gas crisis.Knitting output fell around 37–38 per cent, sewing about 40 per cent and dyeing 51 per cent; 87 per cent reported shipment delays.Higher fuel costs, buyer discounts, order cuts and loan-default risks are also rising.
  
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• Philippines’ T&A imports decline but exports grow in Jan-Jul

  20-09-2026 07:06 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Philippines’ textile and apparel imports fell 6.05 per cent year on year to $1.288 billion in January–July 2026 as textile input purchases declined, though apparel imports edged up.
  Exports rose 3.17 per cent to $599.30 million as yarn and fabric shipments rose 15.36 per cent, offsetting lower apparel exports; July imports fell 10.04 per cent and exports 13.44 per cent.
  
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• India’s trade deals creating new markets for entrepreneurs, says Modi

  20-09-2026 07:06 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to new recruits in Government of India organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela.He linked youth employment to FTAs with about 40 countries, BRICS channels, start-ups and MSME cooperation.For manufacturers and sourcing teams, the speech signals focus on skilling, apprenticeships, ITI upgrades and ease of doing
  
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• Euro area current account surplus falls to $32.2 bn in July

  20-09-2026 07:06 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Euro area current account surplus narrowed to €28 billion (~$32.2 billion) in July 2026 from a month earlier, ECB data showed.The month’s balance rested on a €36 billion goods surplus and €12 billion services surplus, offset by income deficits.Over 12 months, the surplus fell to 1.7 per cent of GDP as the goods surplus declined, relevant for textile and apparel teams tracking EU trade demand.
  
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• CITI seeks India-US talks over 100% tariff law signed by Trump

  20-09-2026 07:06 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  India’s CITI has warned that possible US tariffs under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 could affect textile and apparel exports.The body said MSME-led exporters may struggle to absorb extra duties in the US, their largest market.It urged closer India-US engagement, a balanced trade deal and cautioned that FTAs cannot quickly replace US demand.
  
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• Vietnam targets $48 billion textile-garment exports in 2026

  20-09-2026 07:06 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Vietnam targets about $48 billion in textile-garment exports in 2026; eight-month shipments rose 2.9 per cent YoY to nearly $31.7 billion.Exporters face a 12.5 per cent US tariff, higher costs, fabric delays and uneven order cover for the final months.Firms are prioritising higher-value orders, market diversification, digitalisation, input control and ESG compliance.
  
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• Trump signs law as India risks 100% tariffs over Russian oil

  20-09-2026 07:06 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  US President Donald Trump has signed H.R. 5334, expanding sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions on Russia and extending existing sanctions on Iran.The law can expose goods from top Russian oil and gas buyers, including India and China, to duties of up to 100 per cent.Importers and sourcing teams face possible tariff changes within 30 days of signing.
  
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• India's FY27 GDP forecast raised to 7% on economic resilience: Moody’s

  20-09-2026 07:06 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Moody’s Ratings has raised its forecast for India’s real GDP growth in FY2026-27 to 7 per cent from 6 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected economic momentum and resilience to global disruptions.Growth is being supported by private consumption, infrastructure investment and sustained services activity.Moody’s maintained a stable outlook on India’s Baa3 sovereign rating.
  
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• Germany’s industries face fresh pressure from increasing energy costs

  20-09-2026 07:06 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Germany’s industrial producer prices rose 4.6 per cent YoY in August 2026 and 1.1 per cent from July, signalling higher domestic cost pressure.
  Energy climbed 8.3 per cent and intermediate goods 6.1 per cent, key inputs for manufacturing and sourcing budgets.
  Excluding energy, producer prices rose 3.1 per cent YoY and 0.2 per cent MoM.
  
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• EU businesses redesign supply chains amid geopolitical risks

  20-09-2026 07:06 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  EU businesses are redesigning supply chains as geopolitical risks become a structural feature of global trade, an EIB-European Commission study finds.While 64 per cent of firms feel prepared, trade obstacles are shifting from raw materials and logistics to tariffs and regulatory compliance.Supply-chain adjustments also fell, while firms invest in diversification and resilience.
  
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• ICYMI: CFDA CEO Steven Kolb Gets Physical With PETA Activists, Bob Mackie Dies at 87 & Fashionista's Spring 2027 NYFW Coverage

  19-09-2026 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 rose milk tea in our honor when you’re discussing who did what over your pistachio croissant.
  Related: CFDA CEO Steven Kolb Gets Physical With PETA Activists at the COS Fall 2026 Show [UPDATED]Related: Bob Mackie Dies at 87
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• Glenn Martens Bids Farewell to Diesel

  18-09-2026 19:24 via fashionista.com
  Following a six-year tenure at Diesel, Glenn Martens will step down as creative director of the brand after the Spring 2027 runway show at the start of Milan Fashion Week. Its parent company OTB Group announced the news Friday, stating in a press release that his exit marks the conclusion of a “transformative chapter in the brand’s history.” Martens will remain creative director of Maison Margiela — also owned by OTB — a role he took on last year after John Gal
  
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• Here Are Our Editors' Favorite Spots From New York Fashion Week

  18-09-2026 18:30 via fashionista.com
  When we weren’t hunched over our laptops in our frigid SoHo office between runway shows, team Fashionista spent this New York Fashion Week exploring some of the city’s coolest corners. From upscale hotels to luxurious cafés, we’ve rounded up all the stylish restaurants, hotels and show venues that left us in awe.
  At Le Café Louis Vuitton, the French fashion house turns snacking into a luxury via truffle eggs and caviar (even down to monogrammed butter). The Beekma
  
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• Must Read: PETA Protesters Crash H&M's London Fashion Show, Mbappé Leaves Nike for On as It Expands Into Soccer

  18-09-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.
  PETA Protesters Crash H&M’s London Fashion Show
  H&M’s London runway show was disrupted on Thursday night by three PETA protesters objecting to the use of wool, the latest in a string of demonstrations that hit COS’ New York show the week before. Unlike the protest at COS, security let the protesters exit the runway without physical contact. The show went on to debut H&M’s collaboration with Nick Knig
  
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• Celebrity Styling Internship —  Fall/Winter 2026 - Los Angeles

  18-09-2026 16:57 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryAbout the Role
  This internship offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of celebrity, red carpet, and editorial styling. The pace is fast and ever-changing, so we’re seeking individuals who are organized, adaptable, and enthusiastic about fashion. Candidates should bring initiative, attention to detail, and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude. Please note that some evenings and weekends may be required.Responsibilities
  ● Coordinate sample pulls and returns with
  
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• US' Nike launches Alphafly 4 for marathon runners

  18-09-2026 16:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Nike is introducing the Alphafly 4, a rebuilt marathon racing shoe with an Atomknit upper, ZoomX LT foam, updated Air Zoom units, a carbon-fiber Flyplate and Fast Shot outsole.
  The company says the shoe offers 10 per cent more energy return and is 5 per cent lighter in a men's size 8.5; early limited sales begin September 17, before broader availability on October 29.
  
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• PET fibre chips rally as firmer PTA and volatile MEG

  18-09-2026 16:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  China's PET fibre chip price rose 8.5 per cent to $1.353 per kg in the week to September 17.
  FOB Korea gained 6.4 per cent to $1.245 per kg; FOB India rose 4.5 per cent to $1.265 per kg.
  PTA firmed on higher costs, while MEG split between weaker seaborne and stronger Chinese domestic markets.
  The feedstock shift is reshaping polyester staple fibre costs for spinning mills and textile makers.
  
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• ITMF names winners of 2026 International Collaboration Awards

  18-09-2026 16:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  ITMF has named HeiQ and Archroma and Lenzing and Armedangels as winners of its 2026 International Collaboration Awards, recognising textile partnerships aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  The winners will present projects on scaling innovation and sustainable collaboration at the ITMF and IAF Conference in Fortaleza, Brazil, October 14–15.
  
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• ICE cotton plunges as weak demand, harvest pressure weigh

  18-09-2026 16:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  ICE December 2026 cotton settled at 82.17 cents per pound, down 2.60 per cent, losing 605 points over five sessions.
  US Upland sales fell 30 per cent below the four-week average, while shipments were 26 per cent lower amid weak export demand.
  Harvest pressure, a stronger dollar, softer crude oil and high open interest kept futures under pressure as traders assessed US crop yields.
  
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• Australian wool prices decline amid cautious buying ahead of Nanjing

  18-09-2026 16:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Australia's wool market softened as a larger 28,392-bale offering met more selective buying, with the EMI down 21 cents to 1,857 Au$/kg.
  Exporters and mills saw Chinese caution offset partly by European and Indian inventory replacement demand.
  Supply remains tight, with season-to-date offerings 8.6 per cent lower, keeping EMI 38.2 per cent above a year ago.
  
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