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Climate Change Drives 30% Increase in Cotton Crop Insurance Claims GloballyGlobal cotton crop insurance claims rose 30% in 2025 as extreme weather events — drought in Texas, flooding in Pakistan, and heat waves in India — destroyed 8% of the world crop.TrendPDD Holdings Investor Call · 130d ago
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Temu Launches Fashion Marketplace in Brazil, Targets $5B GMV by 2027PDD Holdings' Temu launched a dedicated fashion marketplace in Brazil with 50,000 sellers, offering free shipping on orders above BRL 50 and targeting $5B GMV within 2 years.TrendKuraray Co. Ltd. · 130d ago
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Kuraray Launches Clarino Vegan Leather 3.0 with Carbon-Negative FootprintKuraray introduced Clarino Vegan 3.0, a microfiber-based leather alternative with a verified carbon-negative footprint achieved through bio-based polyurethane and carbon capture offsets.TrendUnifi Inc. Product Launch · 130d ago
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Unifi Launches REPREVE Ocean with 100% Ocean-Bound Plastic ContentUnifi introduced REPREVE Ocean, a recycled polyester fiber made entirely from ocean-bound plastic collected within 50km of coastlines, with full chain-of-custody blockchain verification.TrendMcKinsey Global Fashion Index · 130d ago
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Global Fashion Supply Chain Resilience Index Falls to 3-Year LowMcKinsey's Fashion Supply Chain Resilience Index dropped to 62/100, the lowest since the post-COVID recovery, driven by Red Sea disruptions, raw material volatility, and regulatory complexity.TrendGovernment of Botswana · 130d ago
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Botswana Renegotiates De Beers Diamond Agreement with Tougher TermsBotswana secured a new 10-year agreement with De Beers requiring 30% of rough diamonds to be cut and polished domestically, up from 10%, reshaping the gemstone value chain.TrendJiangsu Sunshine Group Stock Exchange Filing · 130d ago
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Jiangsu Sunshine Group Faces Liquidity Crisis, Delays Wool Fabric DeliveriesChina's Jiangsu Sunshine Group, one of the world's largest worsted wool fabric producers, disclosed a liquidity crisis with CNY 8B in overdue debt, causing 4-6 week delivery delays.TrendUS Federal Trade Commission · 130d ago
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FTC Updates Jewelry Guides to Require Lab-Grown Disclosure at Point of SaleThe US Federal Trade Commission mandated that all lab-grown gemstones must be clearly labeled as such at point of sale, with penalties up to $50,000 per violation.TrendWorld Trade Organization · 130d ago
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WTO Textile Agreement Update Reduces Tariffs on Recycled Fiber ProductsWTO members agreed to reduce import tariffs on recycled textile fibers and fabrics by 50% under a new Sustainable Trade Facilitation annex, effective January 2027.TrendRapaport Diamond Report · 130d ago
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Lab-Grown Diamond Prices Crash 60% Threatening Natural Gemstone MarketLab-grown diamond wholesale prices fell to $300/carat for 1ct rounds, down 60% in 18 months, as Indian and Chinese producers flooded the market with CVD stones.TrendAmazon Fashion Press Release · 130d ago
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Amazon Launches Private Label Luxury Line 'Maison' Targeting $200-500 Price PointAmazon debuted 'Maison', a private label fashion line with Italian-made leather goods and Japanese denim, targeting the accessible luxury segment at $200-500.TrendTeijin Aramid Product Launch · 130d ago
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Teijin Develops Flame-Resistant Recycled Aramid Fiber for WorkwearTeijin launched a recycled aramid fiber made from post-industrial Twaron waste, offering identical flame resistance to virgin aramid at 25% lower cost.TrendWall Street Journal · 130d ago
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Invista Sells Lycra Brand to Shandong Ruyi for $2.6BKoch Industries' Invista agreed to sell the Lycra brand and its global spandex operations to Chinese textile conglomerate Shandong Ruyi Group for $2.6B.TrendGrand View Research · 130d ago
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Global Workwear Market Surges 10% as Industrial Safety Regulations TightenThe global workwear and protective clothing market grew 10% to $42B in 2025, driven by stricter OSHA and EU PPE regulations requiring flame-resistant and high-visibility garments.TrendNike Inc. Sustainability Report · 130d ago
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EVA Midsole Recycling Breakthrough: Nike Grind Achieves Closed-Loop ProcessingNike announced its Grind program can now recycle EVA midsoles back into performance-grade foam with 90% of original cushioning properties, closing the loop on running shoe waste.TrendFoxconn Industrial Internet · 130d ago
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Foxconn Enters Footwear Manufacturing with $200M Vietnam Smart FactoryFoxconn Technology Group announced a $200M investment in an automated footwear factory in Binh Duong, Vietnam, targeting 10M pairs annually for Nike and New Balance.TrendHyosung TNC · 130d ago
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Hyosung Launches Bio-Based Spandex from Castor Oil FeedstockHyosung commercialized creora Bio-Based, a spandex fiber derived 70% from castor oil, at price parity with petroleum-based spandex for orders above 50 MT.TrendGlobal Organic Textile Standard · 130d ago
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Global Organic Textile Standard Updates to GOTS 7.0 with Microplastic CriteriaGOTS released version 7.0 adding microplastic shedding limits for certified organic textiles and requiring biodegradability testing for all finishing chemicals.TrendFontanellas Group Corporate News · 130d ago
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Fontanellas Group Invests EUR 80M in Spanish Sheepskin Tanning ModernizationSpain's Fontanellas Group announced an EUR 80M modernization of its Igualada tannery complex, adding chrome-free tanning lines and automated cutting systems for luxury sheepskin.TrendFountain Set Holdings Annual Report · 130d ago
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Fountain Set Holdings Closes Two Hong Kong Knitting Mills, Shifts to VietnamFountain Set, one of the world's largest circular knit fabric producers, closed its remaining Hong Kong mills and consolidated all production in Vietnam and China.Loading more...