Cotton buyers face higher procurement risk as 2026/27 supply outlook diverges

Global cotton supply is not yet critically short, but falling inventories, volatile crop forecasts and firmer prices are making procurement timing increasingly important for spinning mills. Cotton buyers are entering...

Latest News

Video thumbnail
Better Yarn, Happier Customers, No Quality Complaints since Installation of USTER® RSO 3D at Ibrahim
08:22
Video thumbnail
Thomas Oetterli (CEO) talks about Rieter’s automation, digitization, recycling spinning technologies
04:28
Video thumbnail
André Wissenberg (VP) speaks about Barmag's debut joint participation with Rieter, POY 2.0, Atmos
05:17
Video thumbnail
Enrico Verga and Gianluca Macchi talk about Konica's advancements in digital textile printing at ITM
05:51
Video thumbnail
Matteo Mutti talks about ITEMA iSAVER® resource optimization and future trends in weaving technology
04:44
Video thumbnail
Lieven Beke talks about Picanol’s comprehensive weaving technologies at ITM 2026
06:25
Video thumbnail
Francesco Nozza talks about Epson’s ML-18000 printer and advanced digital printing solutions at ITM
05:36
Video thumbnail
Regina Brückner (C.E.O) talks about Brückner’s product diversity as a key to success at Techtextil
06:48
Video thumbnail
Yiannis Vasilonikolos highlights BW Converting’s TexCoat G4 precision spray for technical textiles
06:30
Video thumbnail
Zaman Textile reduces utilities and chemical consumption by up to 50% with Baldwin TexCoat® G4
07:07
Video thumbnail
Dr. Bettina Temath talks about Trützschler latest innovations at ITMA ASIA
04:40
Video thumbnail
Rupert Hodges (CCO Oritain) talks about the origin verification for textiles' need for traceability.
08:21
Video thumbnail
Rick Stanford (VP Baldwin) talks about a new benchmark in digital spray dyeing with TexChroma
04:20
Video thumbnail
Mauro Moro (CEO of Savio) discusses AI-Driven and Automated Spinning Innovations at ITMA Asia
02:35
Video thumbnail
Alexander Özbahadir talks about Rieter shaping the future of spinning through innovative solutions.
06:01
Video thumbnail
Joerg Bauersachs speaks about how COTTON USA SOLUTIONS™ helps mills to improve performance
04:20
Video thumbnail
Axel Wintermeyer speaks about KARL MAYER leading the way in warp knitting and digital transformation
04:01
Video thumbnail
Fritz Legler (Stäubli Sargans) speaks about cutting-edge innovations in weaving & digital solutions
09:17
Video thumbnail
Cornelia Buchwalder (Secretary General) talks about Swiss-tailored solutions for textile industry
06:13
Video thumbnail
Andrè Wissenberg (V.P) talks about Oerlikon’s vision for next generation of textile manufacturing
04:36
Video thumbnail
Gianluca Macchi (Konica Minolta) speaks about redefining next-generation digital textile printing.
04:17
Video thumbnail
Exclusive interview about NASSENGER SP-le: A game-changing textile digital printing solution
08:39
Video thumbnail
Muhammad Sadiq, Nishat Mills Limited discusses the impact of the Rieter rotor spinning machine R37
04:09
Video thumbnail
Alexander Stamper, Trützschler Group, discusses smart technologies driving the future of spinning
06:16
Video thumbnail
Rick Stanford, Baldwin Technology discusses eco-efficiency of precision spray application systems
07:17
Video thumbnail
Alex Zucchi, Ferraro S.p.A. discusses the future and expansion of Italian textile machinery
08:19
Video thumbnail
Giorgio Calculli, Director, ACIMIT discusses navigating innovation, trade, and market expansion
04:59
Video thumbnail
Andreas Rass, Zimmer Maschinenbau GmbH discusses a look at Zimmer Austria’s vision and strategy
09:05
Video thumbnail
Zoe Keay, Oritain discusses how forensic traceability is reshaping the cotton supply chain
05:32
Video thumbnail
Goksun Ozensoy, Brazzoli S.R.L discusses showcasing cutting-edge, eco-friendly dyeing technologies
04:50
Video thumbnail
Interview with Olaf Schmidt Vice President, Messe Frankfurt about latest developments at Techtextil
09:45
Video thumbnail
Saleem Khan Tanoli (FAKT Exhibitions, IGATEX), talks about the latest developments at IGATEX 2024
04:50
Video thumbnail
Cem YALÇIN (Senior Vice President) talks about Saurer’s latest technological developments at IGATEX
04:44
Video thumbnail
Sivakumar Narayanan (Uster Technologies) talks about Uster’s exciting new technologies at IGATEX
06:24
Video thumbnail
Ms Cornelia Buchwalder, Swiss Textile Machinery, talks about Swiss technologies at Techtextil 2024
05:45
Video thumbnail
Dr Harald Weber, Managing Director, VDMA, talks about German technologies at Techtextil 2024
04:04
Video thumbnail
Neuenhauser, world's largest textiles automated system at Ibrahim Fibres - latest German automation
10:56
Video thumbnail
André Wissenberg (Vice President) talks about Oerlikon's products and process innovations at ITMA
04:58
Video thumbnail
Cornelia Buchwalder (Secretary-General. CEMATEX) talks about the success of ITMA 2023 Milan, Italy
05:35
Video thumbnail
Team KONICA MINOLTA talks about the innovations and latest trends in digital printing at ITMA Milan
07:55
Video thumbnail
Jason Kent (CEO, BTMA) talks about the innovative British Textile Machinery exhibited at ITMA 2023
09:10
Video thumbnail
Nicole Croonenbroek talks about Monforts' sustainable products and process innovations at ITMA 2023
04:06
Video thumbnail
SPGPrints talks about product and process innovations in Printing and Digital Printing at ITMA 2023
09:04
Video thumbnail
Team DyStar talks about Sustainable Process Innovations in Textile Dyeing and Finishing at ITMA 2023
07:58
Video thumbnail
Danna Drion talks about Mimaki's Sustainable process innovations in Textile Digital Printing at ITMA
11:21
Video thumbnail
An Interview with Benoit Moutault about CHT featuring its product innovations at ITMA 2023
04:24
Video thumbnail
An interview with William Bettendorf about Cotton Council International USA's innovations at ITMA
04:31
Video thumbnail
An Interview with Bruno Caffieri about Picanol featuring its product innovations at ITMA 2023
09:44
Video thumbnail
An Interview with Anees Khawaja about his views on the innovations and technologies at ITMA 2023
03:53
Video thumbnail
Is Pigment Digital Printing, the upcoming future trend? Know more, Maheen Textile, KERAJet and ITACA
11:09
Video thumbnail
Tailor-made solutions. SuperTestaRossa. Adil Ghani greatly satisfied with innovative inspection tech
10:25
Video thumbnail
Sajjad Qureshi (US Denim) highlights energy savings and reduced carbon footprints with Mahlo Atmoset
06:07
Video thumbnail
Transforming the world of textiles towards circularity at ITMA by Dr Marcus Rennekamp (COO, Saurer)
10:16
Video thumbnail
Address by Chief Guest. Mr Sadiq Sanjrani (Chairman. Senate of Pakistan) at Inspiring Change 2022
07:42
Video thumbnail
Address by Mr William K. Makaneole. U.S. Consul General Lahore at Inspiring Change Conference 2022
10:01
Video thumbnail
Address by Mr Abdul Rahim Nasir (Chairman APTMA) at Inspiring Change Conference 2022
13:09

Pakistan textile export receipts fall 12.5% in August as garment earnings lose momentum

Foreign-exchange receipts from textiles slipped to $1.43 billion, although year-on-year growth remained positive and the sector still...

Bangladesh textile groups seek five-day gas rotation as energy crisis threatens export deliveries

Industry bodies want concentrated gas supply to manufacturing zones rather than persistently low pressure, arguing that predictable...

EU textile circularity moves from strategy to infrastructure as DPP and EPR take shape

Europe’s textile transition is shifting from sustainability commitments toward product-level data, producer-funded waste systems and industrial fibre-to-fibre...

Kraig Labs pushes recombinant spider silk toward fashion as cocoon output reaches 3.2 tonnes

The US biomaterials developer is positioning genetically engineered silkworms as a scalable route to spider-silk fibres for luxury, performance and technical textiles. Kraig Biocraft Laboratories...

Premium textile mills back recover Pakistan JV to build recycled-cotton business

The proposed partnership with global recycled-cotton specialist Recover gives a Pakistani spinner a direct route into the fast-growing market for circular fibre and textile...

Global cotton mill use climbs to 122.9 million bales as supply tightens

Stronger Asian spinning demand and weaker global production are set to draw down cotton stocks sharply in 2026/27, improving cotton’s price outlook after several...

TESTEX marks 180 years as textile testing expands from quality control to global compliance

The Swiss institute’s evolution from silk conditioning to international testing and certification mirrors the textile industry’s shift from simple quality measurement toward product safety,...

Inditex targets US for next growth phase as Zara expands beyond major coastal cities

Zara’s owner plans 20 US expansion projects through 2027, using online demand data and larger stores to pursue growth in its second-largest market. Inditex is...

Tonello, Asahi and Asons Open Sri Lanka garment-finishing Innovation hub

The new facility combines washing, dyeing, laser, ozone and drying technologies in one development centre, shortening the route from garment experimentation to industrial production. Italian...

Shima Seiki brings lower-cost flat knitting and 3D design workflow to Egypt

New N.SSR flat-knitting machines and cloud-based programming tools highlight how digital design, virtual sampling and automated production are converging in knitwear manufacturing. Japanese knitting-technology specialist...

Karl Mayer launches 340-inch tricot machine targeting higher warp-knitting productivity

The extra-wide HKS 3-M EL combines a 330-inch working width, optional 10-inch extension, and speeds of up to 2,800 rpm, targeting sportswear, athleisure, and...

Mimaki launches TxF330-800 DTF printer with 50% productivity gain

The new 800-mm platform gives garment decorators a choice between higher throughput and an expanded colour gamut, while strengthening automation for long production runs. Mimaki...

Cascale resets 2030 strategy as industry pushes beyond sustainability measurement

The Higg Index steward wants its next phase to convert years of environmental and social data into investment and measurable action, while giving manufacturers...

Kyoto researchers create PFAS- and TiO₂-free route to white, water-repellent textiles

The Nature-published technology generates whiteness and water repellency through microscopic structure rather than conventional pigments and fluorinated coatings, with researchers already demonstrating the process...

EU’s €4 million MELANGE project targets 50% cut in textile dyeing water and chemicals

The Horizon Europe initiative moves colour decisions upstream to the fibre stage, aiming to reduce wet-processing intensity while turning natural shade variation into a...

IGATEX Pakistan 2026

IGATEX PAKISTAN is the largest and most well-established International Garment, Textile Machinery, and Accessories...

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, Singapore

A glimpse into the future of textile innovation in Singapore ITMA...

Our Clients