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| Weekly Newsletter    Friday, February 20, 2026

This Week In News Japan’s apparel imports dip 6.9% to $2.2 billion in January 2026 British retailers call for VAT reform on online marketplaces US lawmakers launch Berry Amendment Caucus for military manufacturing Japan to commit $550-bn investment in US as part of new trade deal UK consumer prices ease to 3% in January as prices fall 0.5%

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TOP STORIES India, France to raise ties to special global strategic partnership Indian PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have welcomed a sustained growth in bilateral trade... India-EU trade corridor strengthened as APSEZ, Marseille Fos sign MoU APSEZ and the Port of Marseille Fos have signed an MoU strengthening the India-EU trade route under the IMEC...

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Egypt, Kenya begin implementing energy, trade deals Egypt and Kenya have began implementing a strategic and comprehensive partnership to deepen economic, energy and... Global manufacturing demand hits four-year high in January Global manufacturing demand surged in January 2026 to its strongest level in nearly four years, led by Asia and... Arc’teryx, Testex lead circular apparel certification Arc’teryx has partnered with TESTEX to pilot the new CIRCULARITY label, becoming one of the first apparel brands... FESPA’s Corrugated expo to spotlight packaging innovation FESPA’s inaugural Corrugated event (19–22 May 2026, Barcelona) will unite global exhibitors showcasing advances in... Emtec to showcase sustainable textile solutions at Saigontex 2026 At Saigontex, GOIN will showcase emtec’s TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer with its Virtual Haptic Library, enabling... Mayer & Cie. prepares phased restart following strategic investment Mayer & Cie. will progressively restart operations, with phased production resuming from spring, following the... Rieter responds to higher raw material prices Rising global political and economic tensions have driven sustained increases in raw material and energy costs,... Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris draws focused buyers, strong deals The 58th Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris closed on February 4 after hosting 1,100 exhibitors at Paris-Le-Bourget.... Read More News ⟶

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ARTICLES FOR YOU Stop Quoting FOB: Why ‘Landed Cost’ is the Only Metric that Matters in 2026 In 2026, FOB pricing alone no longer secures contracts. Volatile freight rate, shifting tariff and tighter... Rubakha Shirt: History and Russian Heritage The Rubakha is a traditional Russian shirt rooted in early Slavic life, made from linen or hemp and decorated with...   Subscribe to Monthly e-magazine & Stay updated with the Textile World. Traditional Scottish Kilt: History, Tartan Craftsmanship, Types, and How to... The Scottish kilt blends ancient heritage with modern style, symbolising pride, identity and bold individuality. Born... Swedish Folkdrakt: A Living Tradition of Colour, Craft, and Culture Swedish folkdrakt is a living expression of regional identity, history, and craftsmanship, deeply rooted in community... READ MORE articles ⟶

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