US Iran Tensions Threaten Global Textile Supply Chains

Escalating US Iran war risk disrupting energy, petrochemicals, cotton and freight markets, increasing costs and uncertainty for global textile supply chains.

US Iran War Risks Higher Costs for Global Textile Industry

A potential US Iran war may increase global textile production costs by up to 15% due to rising oil prices, energy costs and supply chain disruptions.

War Economy Shifts Textiles Toward Technical Demand

Geopolitics is lifting oil and freight costs, squeezing synthetics and apparel trade, while defence and industrial demand accelerates a technical textiles boom.

UK Retail Sales Drop 0.4% in Feb as Oil Shock Looms

UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February, ONS said, after January’s surge. With oil up about 50% since Iran strikes, retailers fear weaker spring demand.

UK Shoppers Embrace Cost Per Wear Fashion as Budgets Tighten

Affirm research finds 70% of UK adults consider cost-per-wear and 44% plan clothing buys to avoid impulses; flexible payments and BNPL influence loyalty.