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Sri Lanka Apparel Industry Faces Crisis Fatigue, Shifting Demand, and Rising Rivals

Sri Lanka's apparel sector, long regarded as one of the island nation's most resilient and globally competitive export industries, is now navigating a notably...

Bangladesh Apparel Export Prices to US Drop 2.26% Amid US Tariff Pressure, Recovery Expected

The average unit price of Bangladesh apparel exports to the United States declined by 2.26% year-on-year during the first seven months of 2026, as...

Vietnam’s Textile Sector Transforms to Sustain Export Growth

Vietnam's textile and garment industry is accelerating its green and technological transition as global fashion brands continue to tighten sustainability and traceability standards. This...

U.S. House Passes Two-Year Extension of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Programs with Bipartisan Support

Washington, D.C. — September 1, 2026 — The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has welcomed the passage of a two-year extension of the...

Nigeria’s Textile, Apparel and Footwear Sector Contracts for Ninth Straight Quarter in Q2 2026

Nigeria's textile, apparel and footwear subsector has recorded its ninth consecutive quarter of negative real growth, declining by 1.23% year-on-year in Q2 2026, according...

Morocco Textile Exports to EU Exceed €1 Billion in First Five Months of 2026

Morocco has recorded a strong start to 2026 in terms of its textile and apparel trade with Europe. The country exported more than €1.05...

Cotton’s Share of Global Fiber Demand Falls to 21.1% as Synthetics Surge to 71.7%

The global textile industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. According to the August 2026 edition of The Textiles Observer,...

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