Copyright (c) 2026. All rights reserved by www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/allnews.aspx Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Get Free News through xml feeds - Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com en-us Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT 0 142 18 http://www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/austria-s-lenzing-advances-bio-based-nonwovens-with-global-reach-311082-newsdetails.htm Lenzing Group reinforced its position in the global nonwovens sector through major industry events including CIDPEX, Techtextil and INDEX 2026. The company showcased bio-based, fossil-free nonwoven solutions enabled by LENZING Nonwoven Technology. Its innovative LENZING DualWipe won the INDEX 26 Award, highlighting scalable cellulose-based alternatives for hygiene, wipes and technical applications. Textiles 311082 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/ozempic-is-creating-a-new-wardrobe-economy-311079-newsdetails.htm Rising GLP-1 use is reshaping apparel demand by accelerating size changes and wardrobe replacement. The challenge for brands is not simply stocking smaller sizes but adapting sizing, inventory and product design to changing body measurements. Dynamic size planning, fit-based data and transitional garments will be essential to reduce returns, avoid inventory mismatches and capture new demand. Apparel/Garments 311079 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/ice-cotton-extends-rally-for-fifth-day-on-strong-december-buying-311078-newsdetails.htm ICE cotton futures rose for a fifth consecutive session, driven by speculative buying, short covering, and strong call-option activity. The benchmark December 2026 contract settled at 79.79 cents per pound, close to the key 80-cent level. Rising open interest, robust options trading and firm deferred spreads reflected growing confidence in higher cotton prices. Textiles 311078 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/retail-industry/ai-styling-is-taking-over-apparel-shopping-311077-newsdetails.htm AI-powered virtual try-on is evolving from simple garment visualisation into a styling and shopping assistant that helps consumers assess fit, layering, drape and outfit options. The technology can reduce purchase uncertainty, improve catalogue creation and support localisation, but its success depends on accurate garment data, fit transparency, privacy protection and consumer trust. Retail 311077 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/itm-2026-concludes-with-strong-global-participation-311075-newsdetails.htm ITM 2026, held in Istanbul alongside HIGHTEX 2026, welcomed 48,257 professional visitors from 105 countries and featured over 1,000 exhibitors from 59 nations. The exhibition generated strong machinery sales, investment discussions and international partnerships. Sustainability, automation, digitalisation and AI-driven textile technologies emerged as key areas of visitor interest. Textiles 311075 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/china-s-hainan-free-trade-port-sees-120-rise-in-zero-tariff-imports-311076-newsdetails.htm Hainan Free Trade Port’s zero-tariff imports surged 120 per cent to 2.65 billion yuan after island-wide customs reforms launched on December 18. Total trade rose 54.6 per cent, supported by faster clearance, expanded tariff exemptions, and growing enterprise registrations, highlighting strong momentum in the region’s opening-up and industrial expansion. Textiles 311076 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/us-iran-sign-pact-to-end-middle-east-conflict-311074-newsdetails.htm Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a pact to end the Middle East conflict and revive talks on Iran’s nuclear programme. Tehran will reduce its enriched uranium in return for relief from US sanctions. The deal comes into force immediately and sets a 60-day timeline for talks on a long-term settlement. Iran can resume unrestricted oil exports and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. Textiles 311074 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/naphtha-prices-ease-further-offering-cost-relief-to-textile-producers-311073-newsdetails.htm Global naphtha prices fell sharply in early June as lower crude oil costs, improved supply availability and easing geopolitical tensions reduced pressure across petrochemical markets. Prices declined by over 10 per cent week on week and more than 30 per cent from mid-May levels in key Asian markets. Softer naphtha costs may ease input expenses for polyester and synthetic fibre producers. Textiles 311073 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/trump-modi-call-for-commercially-meaningful-bilateral-trade-pact-311072-newsdetails.htm PM Narendra Modi yesterday met President Donald Trump on the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian, and both instructed their officials to work towards a balanced, mutually-beneficial and commercially meaningful bilateral trade pact. USTR Jamieson Greer will visit India next week in this connection. Modi also met top EU leaders, and they stressed on the quick signing and implementation of the India-EU FTA. Textiles 311072 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/india-uk-trade-pact-to-enter-into-force-on-july-15-311071-newsdetails.htm Indian PM Narendra Modi has expressed delight that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will enter into force on July 15. “This agreement will significantly boost our bilateral trade and investment,” he said. He met UK PM Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, and both reaffirmed shared commitment to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Textiles 311071 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:33:02 GMT