War‑driven energy shocks and rising geopolitical risk are squeezing margins and delaying investment in low‑carbon upgrades
GLOBAL - Geopolitical tensions and war‑driven energy shocks are emerging as a major setback to decarbonisation plans across the global textile value chain, according to the latest International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) survey.
ITMF’s 37th Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS), carried out in March 2026, found industry confidence at its weakest level in more than three years as brands and manufacturers face mounting pressure to cut emissions.
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