Indonesia Textile Recovery Gains Powerful Momentum
Indonesia’s textile industry is regaining momentum as exports, investment and production rise, but modernization will determine whether the recovery lasts.
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European Textile Giant Gutted: Lenzing Lyocell Restructuring Axes 2,000 Jobs
Lenzing launches a major global restructuring, exiting two European lyocell bases and cutting 2,000 jobs under its new strategic vision.
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China Export Surplus: A Stark Warning for Global Industry
China’s record export surplus is reshaping global manufacturing. Europe faces mounting pressure, but an economic crisis is not inevitable.
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Breakthrough Mushroom Leather Could Transform Sustainable Fashion – Polymer Price Trends
Researchers have developed a scalable mushroom leather material that combines fungal fibers with cellulose to create durable, biodegradable sheets.
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US Tariffs on Türkiye Deal a Severe Blow to Textile Exporters
New US tariffs on imports from Türkiye are increasing pressure on Turkish textile and apparel exporters already struggling with costs and job losses.
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Recyclable Elastic Yarn Could Transform Stretch Clothing
MIT engineers have developed a polyethylene-based elastic yarn designed to deliver the strength and flexibility required by stretch clothing without creating the recycling problems associated with conventional spandex blends. Tests suggest the material can be melted and respun repeatedly without a significant loss of performance.
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Coal Carbon Materials: Chinese Process Targets Graphene and Fibers
A Chinese industrial team says its coal-processing technology can produce graphene, carbon fibers and other advanced materials. A planned demonstration project could reveal whether its performance and emissions claims hold up at commercial scale.
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EU Imposes Duties on Chinese Polyamide Yarn
The European Union has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties of between 60% and 67.6% on polyamide yarn imported from China. The measure follows an investigation into unfair pricing and injury to European producers.
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Cinte Techtextil China 2026 Targets High-Growth Textile Markets
Cinte Techtextil China 2026 will connect technical textile, nonwoven and manufacturing specialists in Shanghai from 1–3 September.
