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27 February 2026

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27 February 2026

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Textile Exchange unveils three-step pathway for Action Cohort members

Textile Exchange has updated its membership structure, detailing a three-step pathway to advance sector-wide adoption of preferred production systems for raw materials and fibres.

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The Real Challenge For Cotton: Variability, Not Performance

Robert Antoshak, Vice President, Grey Matter Concepts and Laura Thornquist, President, Fibre52 argue durability needs to be treated as a design and processing specification for cotton rather than a secondary attribute.

27 February 2026

Strategic realignment sees MAS Holdings close Sri Lanka factory

MAS Holdings has confirmed it is ceasing garment manufacturing operations at its Methliya facility in Sri Lanka, a move that sees 2200 roles at risk.

27 February 2026

Bangladesh textile pilot tests new water recycling, financing solution

A pilot project in Bangladesh is trialling a modular wastewater treatment and recycling solution in the textile sector to address one of the country’s major sources of industrial water pollution.

27 February 2026

Sri Lanka apparel exports to US, EU fall in January, UK holds steady

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell by 2.66% year-on-year in January 2026, amid “continued pressure” in major export destinations.

27 February 2026

Linnworks finds automation, AI define who scales in ecommerce

Mid-market ecommerce retailers in the UK and US have reported “widespread” year-over-year growth, with “operational design” rather than demand now acting as the main constraint, according to Linnworks’ 2026 State of Commerce Ops Report.

27 February 2026