Copyright (c) 2026. All rights reserved by www.fibre2fashion.com https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news Free Textile News - Textiles RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com en-us Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT 1 142 18 https://www.fibre2fashion.com https://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/north-india-cotton-yarn-steady-despite-continued-push-by-spinners-309891-newsdetails.htm North India cotton yarn prices remained steady as mills continued to push rates higher, supported by strong export orders and healthy margins. Domestic demand stayed weak, with buyers limiting purchases to immediate needs. Recycled yarn demand in Panipat remained subdued amid delayed export enquiries, while cotton prices eased in line with ICE cotton trends. Textiles 309891 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/bangladesh-eu-sign-partnership-and-cooperation-agreement-309890-newsdetails.htm Bangladesh and the EU have initialled a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement in Brussels. Dhaka termed it a forward-looking framework to elevate cooperation across political, economic, development and security domains. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman highlighted predictable market access as a priority and expressed Bangladesh's interest in advancing talks on an FTA and an investment protection pact. Textiles 309890 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/switzerland-s-sgs-posts-record-q1-sales-on-strong-growth-309887-newsdetails.htm SGS has reported Q1 2026 sales of CHF 1.747 billion (~$2.22 billion), up 3.9 per cent YoY, driven by 5.3 per cent organic growth and acquisitions, despite -8.7 per cent FX impact. Growth was led by Business Assurance and strong Asia Pacific performance. The company expanded Digital Trust, AI and cybersecurity capabilities. It reaffirmed its 2026 outlook with 5-7 per cent organic growth guidance. Textiles 309887 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/how-ai-3d-knitting-are-disrupting-textile-factories-309885-newsdetails.htm AI, 3D knitting and smart textiles are reshaping textile manufacturing towards agile, demand-led systems. Faster cycles, lower waste and real-time responsiveness reduce reliance on labour arbitrage. Competitiveness now depends on technology, flexibility and proximity to markets, while AI-led recycling strengthens circularity. This marks a structural shift. Textiles 309885 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/textile-cost-volatility-tracker-april-2026-309883-newsdetails.htm Global textiles face intense cost volatility as crude oil spikes, cotton rallies, and freight surges disrupt pricing visibility. Synthetic fibre costs have jumped sharply while demand remains weak, squeezing margins. Rising logistics expenses and cautious buying patterns are adding pressure, signalling a shift toward shorter pricing cycles and more resilient, flexible sourcing strategies. Textiles 309883 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/india-s-odisha-state-clears-plan-for-bolangir-yarn-manufacturing-unit-309882-newsdetails.htm The cabinet in India’s Odisha state has cleared a proposal by Shree Ambica Cotspin Pvt. Ltd. to set up a spinning unit in Bolangir district. The ₹1.24 billion project, expected to directly employ 300, aims at strengthening the textile value chain in the state, particularly in the Kalahandi-Bolangir-Koraput region and other districts that have lagged in industrial development. Textiles 309882 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/vietnam-india-seminar-boosts-textile-leather-ties-309879-newsdetails.htm The Vietnam Trade Office in India held an online seminar to boost textile, footwear and leather collaboration amid shifting global supply chains. Stakeholders highlighted complementary strengths, with Vietnam strong in garments and India in raw materials. Discussions focused on silk cooperation, investment opportunities and technology exchange. Upcoming trade fairs and exhibitions were also promoted. Textiles 309879 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/naphtha-falls-to-0-925-per-kg-amid-crude-oil-slump-tensions-309877-newsdetails.htm Naphtha prices fell sharply to $0.925 per kg after peaking near $1.30, tracking volatile crude movements amid geopolitical tensions. Despite lower feedstock costs, downstream demand remains weak across textiles, plastics and automotive. Market direction is driven more by geopolitics than fundamentals, keeping sentiment cautious and volatility elevated. Textiles 309877 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/ice-cotton-rally-reverses-sharply-on-profit-booking-at-higher-levels-309876-newsdetails.htm Intercontinental Exchange cotton (ICE) futures reversed sharply after hitting near two-year highs, closing lower on profit booking despite supportive fundamentals. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions underpin demand, while planting progress and higher stocks add pressure. The decline is seen as a correction, with underlying bullish sentiment intact. Textiles 309876 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/uk-s-switchdye-gets-investment-to-scale-eco-friendly-dyeing-309858-newsdetails.htm SwitchDye, a University of Leeds spinout, has secured investment from John Hogg Technical Solutions to scale its eco-friendly polyester dyeing technology. Using a fizzy water-based system, it cuts chemical use, water consumption, and energy needs. It will support real-world mill validation and commercialisation, aiming to reduce textile pollution and enable more circular manufacturing. Textiles 309858 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:02 GMT