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 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT 0 142 18 http://www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/chemicals-news/us-ofac-revokes-iran-oil-transactions-general-licence-311663-newsdetails.htm US OFAC has revoked General License X for Iranian-origin oil, petrochemical and petroleum product transactions. General License X1 allows only a limited wind-down until 12:01 am eastern daylight time on July 17, 2026. No new purchases or loadings are authorised from July 7, making party, cargo, vessel and service-provider checks critical for firms with sanctions exposure. Chemicals 311663 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/chemicals-news/netherlands-s-gasunie-backs-ccs-and-hydrogen-for-industry-311665-newsdetails.htm PwC study for Gasunie says Dutch industry’s most cost-effective decarbonisation routes are CCS, low-carbon hydrogen and hybrid electrification. It says infrastructure availability is critical as firms face energy costs, grid congestion and competition. For sourcing teams, the findings flag future energy, carbon and investment choices. Chemicals 311665 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/global-oil-production-recovers-as-hormuz-shipments-resume-iea-report-311664-newsdetails.htm A recovery in world oil demand is under way, with consumption set to rise from its May nadir on seasonal trends and as pent-up demand is released in line with a rebound in product supplies, an IEA report said. Global observed oil inventories rose for the first time in four months in June. IEA revised its outlook for global oil demand for 2026, projecting an annual rise that is 1 mb/d lower than last year. Textiles 311664 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/chemicals-news/frances-s-air-liquide-to-build-200-mn-syngas-plant-in-texas-311662-newsdetails.htm Air Liquide will invest over $200 million in a high-efficiency POX unit at Oxea’s Bay City, Texas site, with start-up targeted for early 2029. The unit will supply syngas and low-carbon hydrogen for Oxea’s oxo-alcohols and performance chemicals expansion. For sourcing teams, it signals future US Gulf Coast chemical capacity with a lower-emissions production design. Chemicals 311662 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/chemicals-news/us-oxea-approves-bay-city-oxo-chemicals-capacity-expansion-311661-newsdetails.htm OXEA has taken a final investment decision to expand its Bay City, Texas oxo chemicals site, increasing propionaldehyde and enabling propanol and butanol capacity. The project strengthens supply security for intermediates used across its global customer base. Air Liquide will build and operate an on-site syngas unit, with completion expected by the end of 2028. Chemicals 311661 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/chemicals-news/ammonia-market-shifts-cancellations-acquisitions-new-green-projects-311660-newsdetails.htm The global ammonia industry is entering a new investment phase, with capital shifting from delayed low-carbon megaprojects towards acquisitions and scalable green developments. Government incentives, long-term supply agreements and cross-border partnerships are accelerating renewable ammonia capacity in Australia, China and the India–Japan corridor, while strengthening future clean energy trade. Chemicals 311660 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/eu-parliament-clears-modernised-eu-mexico-trade-pact-311659-newsdetails.htm The European Parliament has approved the modernised EU-Mexico Global Agreement and an interim trade agreement to strengthen political ties and expand trade. The deals improve market access, public procurement opportunities and IP protection, while supporting sustainable development. The interim trade pact will take effect before full ratification of the broader agreement. Textiles 311659 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/asos-debuts-arrange-bespoke-collaboration-at-paris-couture-week-311658-newsdetails.htm ASOS has introduced ARRANGE Bespoke, a collaboration series for its elevated fashion label ARRANGE, during Paris Couture Week. The debut is a hand-crafted dress by Central Saint Martins student Johannes Warnke, made with production remnants, offcuts and naturally dyed peace silk. For sourcing teams, the launch points to ASOS’ focus on craft-led occasionwear concepts and emerging talent. Fashion 311658 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/chemicals-news/brazil-s-petrobras-completes-stake-buy-in-block-3-offshore-africa-311657-newsdetails.htm Petrobras has completed the acquisition of its stake and assumed operation of block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe in Africa. The consortium is now led by Petrobras with 75 per cent, alongside Oranto and the national petroleum agency. The company says the move supports reserve replacement through new oil and gas exploration frontiers in Brazil and abroad. Chemicals 311657 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/chemicals-news/germany-basf-expands-responsible-sourcing-for-care-chemicals-311656-newsdetails.htm BASF's Care Chemicals division has issued its Responsible Sourcing Report 2025 on renewable raw materials. The report tracks palm (kernel) oil, coconut oil, castor oil and bioactives, with about 98 per cent of palm volumes traced to oil mill level. Customers following ESG-linked sourcing should note the palm-based intermediates certification target has moved to 2030. Chemicals 311656 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:03 GMT