This report provides vital data and analysis of trends in trade in denim fabric and denim jeans. The global denim fabric industry has been negatively affected by a number of factors in recent years—not least the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and, more recently, sharp increases in the cost of living, whi ...

Flame retardant (FR) chemicals are used in almost all upholstery and soft furniture materials, particularly foams, mattresses and upholstery fabrics. However, many of these chemicals pose a risk to human health and the environment—particularly through the release of toxic smoke during combustion but ...

Fibre-to-fibre recycling dominated discussions at the 64th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn-GFC), held in Dornbirn, Austria, in September 2025. The congress shone a spotlight on circularity, particularly the circularity of protective clothing—the market for which is highly regional, shaped b ...

Five so-called “NextGen” fibre recycling companies, namely Circ, Circulose, RE&UP Recycling Technologies, Samsara Eco and Syre, are driving rapid progress in fibre-to-fibre recycling. The five companies—supported by major policy shifts in the EU, including landfill bans, extended producer responsibi ...

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of trends in man-made fibre production by fibre type, and it provides forecasts of man-made fibre production to 2030. It also provides an overview of general trends in natural fibre production by fibre type, including animal fibres and plant-based fibres ...

This latest report in our flagship series contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The report includes detailed information on textile and clothing production by country, and it highlights the fastest gro ...

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of trends in natural fibre production and man-made fibre production by fibre type. In addition, it provides forecasts of cotton fibre demand, supply and prices for the 2025/26 season (August 1, 2025-July 31, 2026), and man-made fibre production forecasts ...

The European yarn fairs for the autumn/winter 2026/27 season were well attended. They acted as a showcase for the key trends in colour and design for the season, and they offered displays and presentations of the latest innovations in fibres, yarns and knitwear. In terms of colour, tones of deep bro ...

The US apparel industry has declined significantly over the years as globalisation has surged, trade liberalisation has accelerated and production has shifted overseas. As a result, the US apparel manufacturing workforce has declined by over 90% since 1990. Furthermore, approximately 97% of clothing ...

This report provides a round-up of the latest developments in the global technical textiles sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; business news; events; investments; and joint ventures. The report contains news relating to a number of innovative companies, other organisations, an ...

In this report, the first in a series of three in which the world’s top 40 nonwovens producers are profiled, Karen Bitz provides the latest information and analysis about the activities of the world’s leading ten producers of nonwovens. For many of the top ten players, sales in 2024 remained flat co ...

This report provides information on the latest developments in composites, fabrics, fibres, finishing, nonwovens and smart textiles. The report includes information and analysis relating to a number of innovative companies and other organisations worldwide, including: A+ Composites; Ace Link Armor; ...