El Niño threatens at least half of global cotton
A supercharged El Niño could disrupt cotton production across major growing regions in 2026/27
September 28, 2026
Turkey hosts hemp textiles event
Turkey’s emerging hemp sector took centre stage at a new Izmir industry event
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China and the US agree reciprocal tariff reductions
China and the US have agreed to reciprocal tariff reductions covering about $30 billion of imports from each country – […]
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EU’s EmpCo enters into force, older stock could be at risk
The EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo) has begun applying, introducing stricter rules on environmental claims, sustainability […]
Study targets low-cost dye removal using waste
Single‑step pyrolysis route converts zero‑cost invasive biomass into a reusable copper‑carbon composite that tackles both cationic and anionic dyes in […]
Fashion air freight surge threatens climate targets
Spanish fashion imports arriving by air jumped 30.4% in the first half of the year as maritime disruption pushed brands […]
Denim disruptor answers some questions, but not all
A digital dyeing venture promising to end denim’s water problem is proving more forthcoming under scrutiny – though gaps in […]
Meta backs MacroCycle rPET plant
Meta will buy certificates tied to MacroCycle’s planned US recycled PET output, backing a new financing route for textile and […]
