Copyright (c) 2026. All rights reserved by www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/allnews.aspx Paid Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Get Paid News through xml feeds - Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com en-us Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT 7 142 18 http://www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif nolatest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,newsGet the latest updates on Textile Commodities & market newsTextile Commodities & market news https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/could-digital-capability-become-apparel-s-next-sourcing-edge--313357-newsdetails.htm Automation is advancing in inspection, knitting and cutting, while labour-intensive sewing has not reached commercial scale. Bangladesh’s wage rose 56.25 per cent and Vietnam’s rose 7.2 per cent as US tariffs and the de minimis exemption ended. Suppliers investing in automation can improve quality, speed, waste control and traceability, helping retain and win orders. Textiles 313357 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT noAutomation is advancing in inspection, knitting and cutting, while labour-intensive sewing has not reached commercial scale. Bangladesh’s wage rose 56.25 per cent and Vietnam’s rose 7.2 per cent as US tariffs and the de minimis exemption ended. Suppliers investing in automation can improve quality, speed, waste control and traceability, helping retain and win orders.Automation is advancing in inspection, knitting and cutting, while labour-intensive sewing has not reached commercial scale. Bangladesh’s wage rose 56.25 per cent and Vietnam’s rose 7.2 per cent as US tariffs and the de minimis exemption ended. Suppliers investing in automation can improve quality, speed, waste control and traceability, helping retain and win orders.latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/ai-holiday-shopping-to-rise-29-but-skips-checkout-313354-newsdetails.htm PwC’s Holiday Survey of 2026 says 29 per cent of consumers plan to use AI during holiday shopping, up from 22 per cent last year. Among AI users, 76 per cent research products, 55 per cent compare prices and a quarter use it to stay on budget. For apparel and footwear, sizing and fit remain key friction points, with 64 per cent using AI for ideas but buying elsewhere. Textiles 313354 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT noPwC’s Holiday Survey of 2026 says 29 per cent of consumers plan to use AI during holiday shopping, up from 22 per cent last year. Among AI users, 76 per cent research products, 55 per cent compare prices and a quarter use it to stay on budget. For apparel and footwear, sizing and fit remain key friction points, with 64 per cent using AI for ideas but buying elsewhere.PwC’s Holiday Survey of 2026 says 29 per cent of consumers plan to use AI during holiday shopping, up from 22 per cent last year. Among AI users, 76 per cent research products, 55 per cent compare prices and a quarter use it to stay on budget. For apparel and footwear, sizing and fit remain key friction points, with 64 per cent using AI for ideas but buying elsewhere.latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/why-are-spandex-prices-falling-bdo-rallies-sharply-and-ptmeg-stable--313349-newsdetails.htm China spandex stayed in a mild downtrend in August-early September 2026 as comfortable supply and sluggish demand outweighed surging BDO and stable PTMEG. 140D eased 0.15 per cent; 20D fell 1.30 per cent; 30D dropped 1.36 per cent; 40D and 70D lost 0.45 per cent each. Prices bottomed around August 31 to September 1 before a shallow recovery, with margins compressed across most deniers. Textiles 313349 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT noChina spandex stayed in a mild downtrend in August-early September 2026 as comfortable supply and sluggish demand outweighed surging BDO and stable PTMEG. 140D eased 0.15 per cent; 20D fell 1.30 per cent; 30D dropped 1.36 per cent; 40D and 70D lost 0.45 per cent each. Prices bottomed around August 31 to September 1 before a shallow recovery, with margins compressed across most deniers.China spandex stayed in a mild downtrend in August-early September 2026 as comfortable supply and sluggish demand outweighed surging BDO and stable PTMEG. 140D eased 0.15 per cent; 20D fell 1.30 per cent; 30D dropped 1.36 per cent; 40D and 70D lost 0.45 per cent each. Prices bottomed around August 31 to September 1 before a shallow recovery, with margins compressed across most deniers.latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/retail-industry/why-victoria-s-secret-is-sacrificing-profit-for-gen-z-313348-newsdetails.htm Victoria's Secret Q2 sales grew 10.4 per cent to $1.611 billion, but shares fell 13.17 per cent after weak third-quarter operating income guidance. The company is reinvesting upside into marketing, turning Fashion Show year-round and building PINK as a lifestyle brand. PINK has logged five straight growth quarters and strongest new customer acquisition among 18- to 24-year-olds. Retail 313348 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT noVictoria's Secret Q2 sales grew 10.4 per cent to $1.611 billion, but shares fell 13.17 per cent after weak third-quarter operating income guidance. The company is reinvesting upside into marketing, turning Fashion Show year-round and building PINK as a lifestyle brand. PINK has logged five straight growth quarters and strongest new customer acquisition among 18- to 24-year-olds.Victoria's Secret Q2 sales grew 10.4 per cent to $1.611 billion, but shares fell 13.17 per cent after weak third-quarter operating income guidance. The company is reinvesting upside into marketing, turning Fashion Show year-round and building PINK as a lifestyle brand. PINK has logged five straight growth quarters and strongest new customer acquisition among 18- to 24-year-olds.latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/india-polyester-yarn-prices-rise-on-supply-constraints-crude-rally-313346-newsdetails.htm Polyester and speciality yarn prices rose in Ludhiana and Surat as Middle East tensions disrupted petrochemical raw material supply. Recycled and virgin polyester yarn gained ₹2–4 per kg, while viscose yarn increased ₹2 per kg in Mumbai and Surat on tight supply and firm demand. New cotton prices in north India recovered ₹50 per maund as sellers resisted lower levels and ICE cotton strengthened. Textiles 313346 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT noPolyester and speciality yarn prices rose in Ludhiana and Surat as Middle East tensions disrupted petrochemical raw material supply. Recycled and virgin polyester yarn gained ₹2–4 per kg, while viscose yarn increased ₹2 per kg in Mumbai and Surat on tight supply and firm demand. New cotton prices in north India recovered ₹50 per maund as sellers resisted lower levels and ICE cotton strengthened.Polyester and speciality yarn prices rose in Ludhiana and Surat as Middle East tensions disrupted petrochemical raw material supply. Recycled and virgin polyester yarn gained ₹2–4 per kg, while viscose yarn increased ₹2 per kg in Mumbai and Surat on tight supply and firm demand. New cotton prices in north India recovered ₹50 per maund as sellers resisted lower levels and ICE cotton strengthened.latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/vietnam-s-26-1-bn-textile-export-engine-enters-a-tougher-h2-313341-newsdetails.htm Vietnam’s textile and apparel exports reached $26.1 billion in January-June 2026, up 5.3 per cent year on year across HS 50-63. Apparel dominated at $20.5 billion, but knitwear grew 3.9 per cent and woven garments 3.3 per cent. Non-apparel exports rose 11.9 per cent, led by cotton yarn and fabric, made-up textiles and knitted fabrics; the US remained the largest market. Textiles 313341 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT noVietnam’s textile and apparel exports reached $26.1 billion in January-June 2026, up 5.3 per cent year on year across HS 50-63. Apparel dominated at $20.5 billion, but knitwear grew 3.9 per cent and woven garments 3.3 per cent. Non-apparel exports rose 11.9 per cent, led by cotton yarn and fabric, made-up textiles and knitted fabrics; the US remained the largest market.Vietnam’s textile and apparel exports reached $26.1 billion in January-June 2026, up 5.3 per cent year on year across HS 50-63. Apparel dominated at $20.5 billion, but knitwear grew 3.9 per cent and woven garments 3.3 per cent. Non-apparel exports rose 11.9 per cent, led by cotton yarn and fabric, made-up textiles and knitted fabrics; the US remained the largest market.latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/us-iran-tensions-force-ludhiana-dyeing-units-into-shutdown-313337-newsdetails.htm US-Iran tensions and higher crude oil prices are lifting petrochemical-linked textile costs, especially polyester fibre, yarn, dyes and chemicals. Ludhiana dyeing units are expected to shut from September 14 to 20, 2026, after a joint decision by major associations. Charges will rise by ₹10 per kg for polyester dyeing and ₹20 per kg for cotton dyeing as margins stay compressed. Textiles 313337 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT noUS-Iran tensions and higher crude oil prices are lifting petrochemical-linked textile costs, especially polyester fibre, yarn, dyes and chemicals. Ludhiana dyeing units are expected to shut from September 14 to 20, 2026, after a joint decision by major associations. Charges will rise by ₹10 per kg for polyester dyeing and ₹20 per kg for cotton dyeing as margins stay compressed.US-Iran tensions and higher crude oil prices are lifting petrochemical-linked textile costs, especially polyester fibre, yarn, dyes and chemicals. Ludhiana dyeing units are expected to shut from September 14 to 20, 2026, after a joint decision by major associations. Charges will rise by ₹10 per kg for polyester dyeing and ₹20 per kg for cotton dyeing as margins stay compressed.latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/retail-industry/cautious-shoppers-confident-apparel-holiday-2026-313334-newsdetails.htm PwC projects US holiday gift spending to dip 2 per cent in 2026, as eight in ten consumers plan budgets and 79 per cent say deals influence timing. Apparel is in the top five adult gift list and holds up better than travel, where spend is down 24 per cent. Gen Z values shared meals but can buy apparel or footwear; 71 per cent enjoy in-person browsing and 81 per cent prioritise offline. Retail 313334 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT noPwC projects US holiday gift spending to dip 2 per cent in 2026, as eight in ten consumers plan budgets and 79 per cent say deals influence timing. Apparel is in the top five adult gift list and holds up better than travel, where spend is down 24 per cent. Gen Z values shared meals but can buy apparel or footwear; 71 per cent enjoy in-person browsing and 81 per cent prioritise offline.PwC projects US holiday gift spending to dip 2 per cent in 2026, as eight in ten consumers plan budgets and 79 per cent say deals influence timing. Apparel is in the top five adult gift list and holds up better than travel, where spend is down 24 per cent. Gen Z values shared meals but can buy apparel or footwear; 71 per cent enjoy in-person browsing and 81 per cent prioritise offline.latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/india-s-8-3-bn-fabric-fight-can-it-break-china-s-grip--313331-newsdetails.htm Britain will let eligible Asian DCTS exporters keep using qualifying Indian-origin materials after India leaves the scheme in July 2028. TexPro shows China supplies 77.56 per cent of an $8.29 billion selected fabric basket, while India’s share fell to 7.02 per cent. Sri Lanka offers India its strongest corridor, but Bangladesh and Pakistan remain dominated by Chinese fabric. Textiles 313331 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT noBritain will let eligible Asian DCTS exporters keep using qualifying Indian-origin materials after India leaves the scheme in July 2028. TexPro shows China supplies 77.56 per cent of an $8.29 billion selected fabric basket, while India’s share fell to 7.02 per cent. Sri Lanka offers India its strongest corridor, but Bangladesh and Pakistan remain dominated by Chinese fabric.Britain will let eligible Asian DCTS exporters keep using qualifying Indian-origin materials after India leaves the scheme in July 2028. TexPro shows China supplies 77.56 per cent of an $8.29 billion selected fabric basket, while India’s share fell to 7.02 per cent. Sri Lanka offers India its strongest corridor, but Bangladesh and Pakistan remain dominated by Chinese fabric.latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/us-textile-apparel-imports-fall-to-56-7-bn-in-jan-july-2026-313311-newsdetails.htm US textile and apparel imports dropped 7.42 per cent to $56.699 billion in January-July 2026, OTEXA data showed. Vietnam remained the top supplier with an 18.61 per cent value share, followed by China at 14.66 per cent. Apparel imports fell 8.28 per cent to $41.834 billion, while non-apparel imports declined 4.91 per cent to $14.864 billion amid sourcing shifts. Textiles 313311 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:03 GMT noUS textile and apparel imports dropped 7.42 per cent to $56.699 billion in January-July 2026, OTEXA data showed. Vietnam remained the top supplier with an 18.61 per cent value share, followed by China at 14.66 per cent. Apparel imports fell 8.28 per cent to $41.834 billion, while non-apparel imports declined 4.91 per cent to $14.864 billion amid sourcing shifts.US textile and apparel imports dropped 7.42 per cent to $56.699 billion in January-July 2026, OTEXA data showed. Vietnam remained the top supplier with an 18.61 per cent value share, followed by China at 14.66 per cent. Apparel imports fell 8.28 per cent to $41.834 billion, while non-apparel imports declined 4.91 per cent to $14.864 billion amid sourcing shifts.latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news