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The LYCRA Company of USA appoints RADCCO as its distributor in India

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, has appointed Radcco Tex Private Limited (RADCCO) as its exclusive distributor in India. The New Delhi-based company represents the entire portfolio of The LYCRA Company across the country. The appointment aims to strengthen the company’s presence in one of its fastest…

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EU proposes tariff-free access for 80% of Armenia's exports

The European Union (EU) and Armenia have taken steps to deepen their partnership, with a proposal for tariff-free access for around 80 percent of Armenian exports to the EU and new support aimed at trade diversification, connectivity and resilience. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos recently met in Yerevan with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol…

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India-UK trade pact to come into force on July 15

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his delight that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will come into force on July 15 this year. “Delighted to note that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will come into force on 15 July 2026,” Modi wrote on microblogging platform X. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his delight that the…

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The H&M Foundation of Sweden presents the winners of the Global Change Prize 2026

Today, the H&M Foundation announces the winners of the Global Change Award (GCA) 2026, which recognizes emerging changemakers behind innovative solutions for the future of fashion. This year’s winners bring new perspectives on next-generation materials and bio-based alternatives, along with advances in textile-to-textile recycling and low-impact production, showing how these fields continue to…

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Orders down, costs up: This Surat manufacturer is doubling down

The conflict between Iran and the United States turns three months old on Thursday, and the fragile ceasefire between the countries continues to provoke a new series of attacks, which have once again raised the prices of crude oil, gas and other raw materials essential in the supply chain process for the textile and clothing industry. This has been a constant headache for manufacturers around the…

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Duty waiver offers temporary relief to Indian industry: NITMA

The recent customs duty exemption for key petrochemicals like PTA and MEG, essential raw materials for polyester fibre, has provided partial and temporary relief to the Indian textile industry struggling with an inverted tariff structure under the India-ASEAN FTA. Currently, polyester staple fiber (PSF) is subject to a 5.5 per cent duty, while finished polyester yarn (PSY) is imported duty-free,…

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UK consumer inflation remains stable at 3% year-on-year in February

UK consumer inflation remained stable in February 2026, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising 3 per cent year-on-year (YoY), unchanged from January, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.4 percent, matching the rate recorded in February 2025, indicating stable but persistent price pressures. Clothing emerged as the main driver of inflation…

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Stäubli to showcase advanced fabric solutions at Techtextil 2026

Stäubli, a global leader in high-performance fabric technologies, is pleased to announce its participation at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, April 21-24, the leading international trade show for technical textiles and nonwovens. As technical textiles continue their rapid expansion in demanding markets such as defense, mobility, aerospace, construction, energy… Stäubli will showcase…

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