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US textile sector stable despite 2025 disruption, says NCTO

The US textile industry remained stable during 2025, despite facing economic and trade disruptions, according to an industry overview presented by Chuck Hall, chairman of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO).

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US fashion retailers outline four tariff impacts on sourcing, supply strategies

Earnings data analysis of 30 leading publicly traded US fashion companies reveals four key ways tariffs have affected sourcing and business practices.

Allbirds pivots from sustainable footwear to AI

In a surprising move, Allbirds announces it will rebrand to NewBird AI after selling its footwear business to American Exchange Group last month.

Worldly unveils AI-driven compliance solution for consumer goods 

Supply chain intelligence platform Worldly has launched a new AI-powered solution which it says can “manage and reduce” risk for consumer goods brands.

Lycra launches VintageFX fibre at Kingpins Amsterdam

Fibre maker The Lycra Company has launched its Lycra VintageFX fibre to the global market during Kingpins Amsterdam, held on 15 and 16 April 2026.

Teijin Frontier raises polyester fibre prices by 20% amid rising oil costs

Teijin Frontier has announced emergency sales price revisions across its polyester fibre product range in response to rising raw material and energy costs linked to disruption in the Middle East.

Response to US tariffs harmed human and labour rights

The implementation of US tariff changes in August 2025 led to widespread human and labour rights harms for apparel workers, a new study by the Business and Human Rights Centre has revealed.