AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Policy Push Against Ultra-Fast Fashion: Germany, with other EU states, is urging the European Commission to tighten rules on ultra-fast fashion, including durability, recyclability, and mandatory recycled content under upcoming Ecodesign measures. Circularity in Action: Portugal is turning recovered fishing nets from Olhão and Quarteira into new textile fibres for clothing and footwear, part of its Blue Bioeconomy Pact. Trade & Sourcing Updates: EFTA and Vietnam have wrapped comprehensive FTA talks, aiming to cut barriers for apparel and footwear flows. Textile Innovation & Tech: Philippines DOST plans a Non-woven Textile Innovation Centre in Taguig by January 2027, targeting healthcare, filtration, and other industrial uses. Industry Moves: Italy’s Ferraro has acquired Cibitex’s textile finishing unit, expanding finishing tech capabilities. Market Signals: USDA reports sharp declines in Upland and Pima cotton export sales, while Eurostat shows euro area unemployment steady in May—useful for planning labour-dependent sourcing. Events to Watch: India’s Bharat Tex 2026 (July 14–17, New Delhi) will bring 1,600 exhibitors and 7,000 buyers to the Farm-to-Foreign textile push.
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