AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTextile Investment in UP: Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) moved investment to on-ground action, with letters of allotment for five companies in the YEIDA region totaling ₹469 crore and 4,625 jobs—including C&R Textiles (₹104 crore, 2,000 jobs). Circular Textiles in the UK: Maidstone Borough Council is trialing a low-carbon pothole repair using recycled clothing textile waste, aiming to cut landfill and divert fast-fashion throwaways. Cotton Policy in the US: The USDA opened public comment on a Bayer Crop Science petition to deregulate a genetically engineered cotton variety aimed at reducing insecticide use by improving pest resistance. Supply-Chain Scrutiny: A report says firms linked to a sanctioned Chinese cotton giant kept selling clothes to the U.S., raising fresh compliance concerns for apparel sourcing. Brand/Design Guild Update: Designers Guild entered administration, but Sanderson Design Group signed a 10-year licensing deal to relaunch the brand’s wallpapers, fabrics and paint. Textile Safety in China: Multiple reports highlight deadly textile factory fires in China’s Guangdong/Foshan region, underscoring ongoing workplace safety risks.
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