Textile Market Feature

In an era marked by environmental concerns and a growing preference for sustainable choices, technical textiles segment is witnessing interest resurgence in functional natural materials.

The recent statements by Showkat Aziz Russell, President of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), have once again brought to the fore the complex and often fraught relationship between India and Bangladesh over cotton trade.

Across the globe, sweltering heatwaves are disrupting business as usual, forcing brands to adapt to a world where scorching summers are becoming the norm.

Latest data from the Cotton Association of India (CAI) reveals, daily cotton arrivals across the country have witnessed a significant increase compared to the same period last year.

China, a major player in the global cotton market, has been steadily reducing its cotton imports in recent years.

The Brazilian cotton sector is experiencing a successful 2023-24 growing season, with production reaching 17,089,252 bales.

The Indian textile industry faces a growing challenge as domestic prices for Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF) and Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) remain significantly higher than international rates.

Concerns over India’s Quality Control Orders (QCOs) in the textile and apparel sector have sparked intense debates at the World Trade Organization (WTO), with Indonesia and Thailand leading the charge during a recent Market Access Committee meeting.

India's synthetic yarn market is poised for significant growth, driven by numerous factors.

In a world grappling with the environmental impact of the fashion industry, a Danville, Virginia-based company called Circ is making waves with its groundbreaking new fiber technology.

Even as the global apparel industry moves more and more towards, synthetic fabrics over natural fibers, India seems to be lagging behind.

Synthetic fabrics are dominating the global apparel market today.

As businesses started to rebound post-second COVID-19 wave in June 2021, India’s textile industry indicated a surprising shift with demand for Polyester T-shirts rising amongst fishermen in Pondicherry.

Hemp fibre, derived from the stalk of the Cannabis sativa plant, is experiencing a resurgence as a sustainable and versatile material.

The global fiber market is projected to increase at a CAGR of 6.05 per cent from 2025-30, says a study by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence.

The global polyester market is facing headwinds as export figures for September reveal a decline across all product categories.

The spinning industry, a crucial cog in the global textile supply chain, is currently going through a complex market situation with shifting demand patterns, fluctuating raw material prices, and evolving technological advancements.