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    <lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="http://images.fibre2fashion.com/3/2810.jpg"/><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Get the latest updates on Textile Commodities &amp; market news</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Textile Commodities &amp; market news</itunes:subtitle><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Business News"/></itunes:category><item>
      <title>France’s home textile imports rise, China’s share declines in Q1 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/france-s-home-textile-imports-rise-china-s-share-declines-in-q1-2026-310504-newsdetails.htm</link>
      <description>France’s home textile imports rose 2.6 per cent year-on-year to $968.35 million in Q1 2026, despite lower shipments from China, Pakistan, and India.
China remained the top supplier, though its market share slipped slightly.
Tunisia and the Netherlands posted strong growth, showing gradual diversification in France’s sourcing pattern.
Made-up and bed textiles remained the largest import segments.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>France’s home textile imports rose 2.6 per cent year-on-year to $968.35 million in Q1 2026, despite lower shipments from China, Pakistan, and India. China remained the top supplier, though its market share slipped slightly. Tunisia and the Netherlands posted strong growth, showing gradual diversification in France’s sourcing pattern. Made-up and bed textiles remained the largest import segments.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>France’s home textile imports rose 2.6 per cent year-on-year to $968.35 million in Q1 2026, despite lower shipments from China, Pakistan, and India. China remained the top supplier, though its market share slipped slightly. Tunisia and the Netherlands posted strong growth, showing gradual diversification in France’s sourcing pattern. Made-up and bed textiles remained the largest import segments.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords></item>
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      <title>New Zealand’s apparel imports dips 8% to $88 mn in April 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/new-zealand-s-apparel-imports-dips-8-to-88-mn-in-april-2026-310463-newsdetails.htm</link>
      <description>New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 8 per cent year on year to NZ$150.50 million in April 2026, reflecting a softer start to fiscal 2026–27, with sharper weakness in non-knitted garments.
In contrast, apparel exports rose 19.3 per cent, led by strong growth in knitted apparel.
Fabric imports increased, indicating resilient demand for textile inputs despite weaker garment sourcing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 8 per cent year on year to NZ$150.50 million in April 2026, reflecting a softer start to fiscal 2026–27, with sharper weakness in non-knitted garments. In contrast, apparel exports rose 19.3 per cent, led by strong growth in knitted apparel. Fabric imports increased, indicating resilient demand for textile inputs despite weaker garment sourcing.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 8 per cent year on year to NZ$150.50 million in April 2026, reflecting a softer start to fiscal 2026–27, with sharper weakness in non-knitted garments. In contrast, apparel exports rose 19.3 per cent, led by strong growth in knitted apparel. Fabric imports increased, indicating resilient demand for textile inputs despite weaker garment sourcing.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords></item>
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      <title>Shein’s $100 mn bet: Can Everlane become the next Quince?</title>
      <link>https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/retail-industry/shein-s-100-mn-bet-can-everlane-become-the-next-quince--310482-newsdetails.htm</link>
      <description>Everlane’s reported sale to Shein reflects the collapse of the old DTC playbook built on cheap ads, growth-first funding and values-led premiums.
Analysts see scope for Shein to reposition Everlane into a Quince-like affordable luxury brand, but the fit is uneasy.
Shein ownership may save Everlane financially, while weakening its sustainability credibility.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Everlane’s reported sale to Shein reflects the collapse of the old DTC playbook built on cheap ads, growth-first funding and values-led premiums. Analysts see scope for Shein to reposition Everlane into a Quince-like affordable luxury brand, but the fit is uneasy. Shein ownership may save Everlane financially, while weakening its sustainability credibility.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Everlane’s reported sale to Shein reflects the collapse of the old DTC playbook built on cheap ads, growth-first funding and values-led premiums. Analysts see scope for Shein to reposition Everlane into a Quince-like affordable luxury brand, but the fit is uneasy. Shein ownership may save Everlane financially, while weakening its sustainability credibility.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords></item>
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      <title>Argentina’s apparel imports rise 68% in Q1; China retains edge</title>
      <link>https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/argentina-s-apparel-imports-rise-68-in-q1-china-retains-edge-310462-newsdetails.htm</link>
      <description>Argentina’s apparel imports surged 68 per cent year on year to $238.84 million in Q1 2026, reflecting stronger domestic demand and faster sourcing activity. 
China retained its lead, accounting for 56.7 per cent of import value and 77.1 per cent of volume, while Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia also posted strong gains, highlighting broad-based growth in Argentina’s apparel imports.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Argentina’s apparel imports surged 68 per cent year on year to $238.84 million in Q1 2026, reflecting stronger domestic demand and faster sourcing activity. China retained its lead, accounting for 56.7 per cent of import value and 77.1 per cent of volume, while Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia also posted strong gains, highlighting broad-based growth in Argentina’s apparel imports.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Argentina’s apparel imports surged 68 per cent year on year to $238.84 million in Q1 2026, reflecting stronger domestic demand and faster sourcing activity. China retained its lead, accounting for 56.7 per cent of import value and 77.1 per cent of volume, while Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia also posted strong gains, highlighting broad-based growth in Argentina’s apparel imports.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords></item>
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      <title>Walmart fashion sales hit 5-year high as shoppers spend more</title>
      <link>https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/retail-industry/walmart-fashion-sales-hit-5-year-high-as-shoppers-spend-more-310508-newsdetails.htm</link>
      <description>Walmart’s fashion category recorded its strongest share growth in five years, supported by assortment improvements, third-party offerings and higher-income shoppers moving beyond essentials. 
CEO John Furner said Walmart is expanding trend and fashion choices, while CFO John David Rainey noted spillover gains in home decor and beauty. 
Rising fuel costs are pressuring Walmart’s fulfillment operations. </description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Walmart’s fashion category recorded its strongest share growth in five years, supported by assortment improvements, third-party offerings and higher-income shoppers moving beyond essentials. CEO John Furner said Walmart is expanding trend and fashion choices, while CFO John David Rainey noted spillover gains in home decor and beauty. Rising fuel costs are pressuring Walmart’s fulfillment operations.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Walmart’s fashion category recorded its strongest share growth in five years, supported by assortment improvements, third-party offerings and higher-income shoppers moving beyond essentials. CEO John Furner said Walmart is expanding trend and fashion choices, while CFO John David Rainey noted spillover gains in home decor and beauty. Rising fuel costs are pressuring Walmart’s fulfillment operations.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords></item>
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      <title>Crochet, linen &amp; ballet: The styles ruling Spring/Summer 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/crochet-linen-ballet-the-styles-ruling-spring-summer-2026-310507-newsdetails.htm</link>
      <description>Spring/Summer 2026 fashion is led by breathable, comfort-driven styles such as crochet, linen, knitted sets, flowy trousers, and tailored shirts. 
Experts highlight ‘controlled ease,' blending relaxed silhouettes with sharper details. 
Ballet-inspired dressing, napkin tops, artisan knits and maximalist prints are gaining traction, while Gen Z is moving away from rigid seasons towards more fluid. </description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Spring/Summer 2026 fashion is led by breathable, comfort-driven styles such as crochet, linen, knitted sets, flowy trousers, and tailored shirts. Experts highlight ‘controlled ease,' blending relaxed silhouettes with sharper details. Ballet-inspired dressing, napkin tops, artisan knits and maximalist prints are gaining traction, while Gen Z is moving away from rigid seasons towards more fluid.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Spring/Summer 2026 fashion is led by breathable, comfort-driven styles such as crochet, linen, knitted sets, flowy trousers, and tailored shirts. Experts highlight ‘controlled ease,' blending relaxed silhouettes with sharper details. Ballet-inspired dressing, napkin tops, artisan knits and maximalist prints are gaining traction, while Gen Z is moving away from rigid seasons towards more fluid.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords></item>
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      <title>South India cotton yarn sees bearish tone, prices remain unchanged</title>
      <link>https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/south-india-cotton-yarn-sees-bearish-tone-prices-remain-unchanged-310502-newsdetails.htm</link>
      <description>South India’s cotton yarn market turned bearish after recent sharp gains as weak downstream demand, labour shortages and falling cotton prices dampened buying sentiment.
Yarn prices in Tiruppur and Mumbai largely remained stable, but buyers stayed cautious on fresh purchases.
Market participants expect labour availability and yarn consumption to improve next month.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>South India’s cotton yarn market turned bearish after recent sharp gains as weak downstream demand, labour shortages and falling cotton prices dampened buying sentiment. Yarn prices in Tiruppur and Mumbai largely remained stable, but buyers stayed cautious on fresh purchases. Market participants expect labour availability and yarn consumption to improve next month.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>South India’s cotton yarn market turned bearish after recent sharp gains as weak downstream demand, labour shortages and falling cotton prices dampened buying sentiment. Yarn prices in Tiruppur and Mumbai largely remained stable, but buyers stayed cautious on fresh purchases. Market participants expect labour availability and yarn consumption to improve next month.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords></item>
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      <title>PET prices decline after April peak amid weak polyester operating rate</title>
      <link>https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/pet-prices-decline-after-april-peak-amid-weak-polyester-operating-rate-310497-newsdetails.htm</link>
      <description>Indian PET resin prices fell nearly 8 per cent from the April peak as weak polyester operating rates, cautious buying and sufficient domestic supply softened the market.
Limited PTA imports kept feedstock conditions balanced, but June-July arrivals may affect pricing.
Demand recovery now depends on higher polyester utilisation and producer restarts.</description>
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      <guid>310497</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Indian PET resin prices fell nearly 8 per cent from the April peak as weak polyester operating rates, cautious buying and sufficient domestic supply softened the market. Limited PTA imports kept feedstock conditions balanced, but June-July arrivals may affect pricing. Demand recovery now depends on higher polyester utilisation and producer restarts.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Indian PET resin prices fell nearly 8 per cent from the April peak as weak polyester operating rates, cautious buying and sufficient domestic supply softened the market. Limited PTA imports kept feedstock conditions balanced, but June-July arrivals may affect pricing. Demand recovery now depends on higher polyester utilisation and producer restarts.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords></item>
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      <title>Naphtha's 55% surge, 16% retreat: Textile buyers can't relax</title>
      <link>https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/naphtha-s-55-surge-16-retreat-textile-buyers-can-t-relax-310495-newsdetails.htm</link>
      <description>Asian naphtha has corrected 15-18 per cent from March peaks, but 46-47 per cent of the war premium remains embedded.
Textile buyers still face elevated polyester, polypropylene, acrylic and nonwoven costs.
June diplomacy may ease sentiment, but Hormuz and sanctions risks keep synthetic fibre chains exposed to renewed crude-led volatility and higher procurement risk.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Asian naphtha has corrected 15-18 per cent from March peaks, but 46-47 per cent of the war premium remains embedded. Textile buyers still face elevated polyester, polypropylene, acrylic and nonwoven costs. June diplomacy may ease sentiment, but Hormuz and sanctions risks keep synthetic fibre chains exposed to renewed crude-led volatility and higher procurement risk.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Asian naphtha has corrected 15-18 per cent from March peaks, but 46-47 per cent of the war premium remains embedded. Textile buyers still face elevated polyester, polypropylene, acrylic and nonwoven costs. June diplomacy may ease sentiment, but Hormuz and sanctions risks keep synthetic fibre chains exposed to renewed crude-led volatility and higher procurement risk.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords></item>
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      <title>Philippines’ T&amp;A imports fall 9%, exports rise in Q1 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/philippines-t-a-imports-fall-9-exports-rise-in-q1-2026-310428-newsdetails.htm</link>
      <description>The Philippines’ textile and apparel trade showed mixed trends in the first quarter of 2026, with combined imports falling 9.40 per cent to $530.65 million due to weaker textile input demand, while exports rose to $245.21 million.
Growth in apparel and textile shipments supported export performance despite softer import activity and weaker overall import demand.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The Philippines’ textile and apparel trade showed mixed trends in the first quarter of 2026, with combined imports falling 9.40 per cent to $530.65 million due to weaker textile input demand, while exports rose to $245.21 million. Growth in apparel and textile shipments supported export performance despite softer import activity and weaker overall import demand.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Philippines’ textile and apparel trade showed mixed trends in the first quarter of 2026, with combined imports falling 9.40 per cent to $530.65 million due to weaker textile input demand, while exports rose to $245.21 million. Growth in apparel and textile shipments supported export performance despite softer import activity and weaker overall import demand.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>latest,updates,Textile,Commodities,market,news</itunes:keywords></item>
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