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 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT 1 142 18 https://www.fibre2fashion.com https://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/us-section-301-probe-puts-indian-textile-exports-under-fresh-pressure-310735-newsdetails.htm USTR’s proposed 12.5 per cent Section 301 tariff has raised uncertainty for India’s textile and apparel exports to the US, especially in apparel, home textiles and MMF products. The move also points towards tighter scrutiny on traceability, sourcing and ESG compliance. However, India could still strengthen its sourcing position if ongoing India-US trade talks secure favourable tariff treatment. Textiles 310735 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/turkiye-s-economy-posts-modest-quarterly-growth-in-q1-2026-310728-newsdetails.htm Turkiye’s economy grew 2.5 per cent YoY in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong gains in information and communication, services and household spending, according to official data. GDP reached 16.99 trillion TRY (~$389.6 billion) at current prices. Household consumption rose 4.8 per cent, while exports fell 12.7 per cent. The industrial sector contracted 0.8 per cent during the quarter. Textiles 310728 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/german-manufacturing-sector-stalls-in-may-s-p-global-310725-newsdetails.htm Germany's manufacturing sector stalled in May, PMI data by S&P Global show, as uncertainty and soaring costs linked to the Middle East war acted as headwinds to demand. Goods producers saw a fall in new orders for the first time in 2026, while also facing a continued surge in costs that led them to opt for another round of substantial price hikes. Business expectations remained relatively muted. Textiles 310725 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/china-us-brazil-to-cut-cotton-area-in-2026-27-icac-310722-newsdetails.htm China, the US and Brazil are expected to reduce cotton acreage in 2026-27 as rising input costs, weak profitability and weather-related challenges weigh on planting decisions, according to ICAC. Global cotton area, production and trade are all forecast to decline, while India is projected to buck the trend with an 8 per cent increase in output supported by a normal monsoon and stronger demand. Textiles 310722 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/germany-s-employment-steady-in-april-despite-annual-decline-310716-newsdetails.htm Germany’s employment remained broadly stable in April 2026, with 45.61 million people employed, according to Destatis. Seasonally adjusted employment was nearly unchanged from March, while YoY employment declined 0.4 per cent. Unemployment rose 1.2 per cent from a year earlier to 1.68 million people, though adjusted unemployment fell slightly MoM, with the rate steady at 3.8 per cent. Textiles 310716 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/uk-growth-to-remain-subdued-in-2026-2027-bcc-economic-forecast-310714-newsdetails.htm The latest British Chambers of Commerce Economic Forecast suggests UK growth will remain subdued in 2026 and 2027. UK GDP this year is expected to grow at 0.9 per cent and then at 1 per cent in 2027. Inflation is projected to peak at 3.8 per cent by 2026 end before easing to 2.3 per cent by Q4 2027. Exports may fall by 0.2 per cent in 2026, before moving back to growth of 1.3 per cent next year. Textiles 310714 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/asean-manufacturing-activity-improves-in-may-as-orders-strengthen-310708-newsdetails.htm ASEAN manufacturing activity strengthened in May 2026, with the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI rising to 51.5 from 50.7 in April. Stronger new orders and faster output growth supported the improvement, while business confidence reached a four-month high. However, export sales declined for a third consecutive month amid weak external demand. Price pressures remained elevated despite easing slightly. Textiles 310708 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/eu-euro-area-unemployment-rates-unchanged-in-april-310700-newsdetails.htm The euro area unemployment rate remained stable at 6.3 per cent in April 2026, while the EU rate held at 6 per cent, according to Eurostat. Total unemployment declined MoM in both regions, though annual figures increased slightly. Youth unemployment improved, with rates falling to 15.1 per cent in the EU and 14.7 per cent in the euro area. Women’s unemployment also eased marginally. Textiles 310700 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/india-s-q4-growth-seen-moderating-amid-west-asia-tensions-report-310733-newsdetails.htm India’s GDP growth is projected at 6.8-7 per cent in Q4 FY26 despite geopolitical tensions and weaker external demand, according to CareEdge Ratings. The economy remained partly insulated as firms relied on inventories and delayed energy cost pass-throughs. Manufacturing growth moderated, while exports weakened. CareEdge warned of slower momentum in Q1 FY27 due to the West Asia crisis. Textiles 310733 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/germany-s-ditf-develops-self-powered-textile-cooling-workwear-system-310732-newsdetails.htm Germany’s DITF has developed StAirS, a self-powered textile climate-control system for protective workwear. Using air-conducting textile structures and movement-powered pneumatic generators embedded in footwear, the system improves heat and moisture management, enhances wearer comfort, and reduces overheating risks during strenuous industrial work. Textiles 310732 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:02 GMT