EU Trade: India and the EU discussed FTA implementation in Brussels, focusing on customs simplification, market access and stronger supply chains ahead of a planned 2027 launch. Traceability: Europe’s forthcoming Digital Product Passport will require textile brands to document products’ origins, materials and energy use. Pakistani mills will need to provide that data to protect access to a market that buys a major share of the country’s textile exports. Textile Technology: Dow launched a silicone-based finish designed to give fabrics durable water and oil repellency without fluorinated chemistry, while preserving softness and breathability. Cotton Supply: India extended its customs-duty exemption on cotton imports through December 31, offering textile makers more time to manage raw-material costs. Labor & Exports: Bangladesh’s garment workers are protesting low pay as exports rose 6% to $17 billion in July–October, putting labor conditions in focus across a key export sector. Craft & Jobs: More than 50 women in Nigeria’s Kogi State completed training in Adire tie-dye production, with local officials pledging support for the traditional textile enterprise.