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Russian underwear market showing positive dynamics
Despite the overall decline of textile and clothing sales in Russia, underwear and lingerie remains one of the few segments that is showing growth, with…
From atelier to a new label: Turkmen designer's next chapter
In January, Turkmen designer Umida Kadyrova joined a group of women entrepreneurs on a study visit to Paris, France, to explore global trends and strengthen…
Artworks express Cambodian clothing workers’ invisible struggles
Fourteen Cambodian clothing workers took the opportunity to turn to painting and photography to express what they rarely speak of: their lives at home or…
Banana fibre could boost Philippine textile industry
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority is looking into banana fibre to support the sustainable development of the domestic textile sector.
Asia Pacific Rayon brings lyocell fabric to batik sector
Asia Pacific Rayon, an Indonesian producer of man-made cellulosic fibres, is introducing lyocell fabric to Indonesia’s batik sector.
NGOs flag coercion risks for Uzbek cotton farmers
The Uzbekistan government is violating the human and labour rights of cotton and wheat farmers through a coercive state production system, according to Human Rights…
Bulgarian home textiles manufacturer renovates production facilities
Ditex SM, a producer of home and garden textiles in Vratsa, Bulgaria, is investing around €560,000 (US$662,000) in a major renovation of its sewing workshop,…
Designer transforms cultural heritage into printed wearable art
Urban Label by Maria & Co has partnered with Epson Philippines to launch a textile collection celebrating Filipino cultural heritage through modern design and mindful…
Sarajevo installs digitalised containers for textile waste
Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has introduced 10 special containers for the separation and recycling of textile waste.
Textile and apparel sourcing exhibition and global sourcing summit
CEMS-Global’s 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 (Textiles & Apparel) and the Global Sourcing Summit 2026 will take place from 3–5 June at the Impact Exhibition…