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Intelligence23 Mar 2026

ITMF: A ‘coordinated approach’ to sustainability

Christian Schindler, director general at the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), shares his predictions for the textile & apparel industry in 2026. Otis Robinson, editor of digitalisation at WTiN, reports.

FabricsApparelCircularity

Intelligence18 Mar 2026

EURATEX: European industry has strong assets

Dirk Vantyghem, director general at the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX), shares his predictions for the textile & apparel industry in 2026. Otis Robinson, editor of digitalisation at WTiN, reports.

FabricsApparelCircularity

Intelligence16 Mar 2026

CTPIC: 2026 sees intelligent tech widely adopted

Zhang Qinghui, director of the China Textile Construction Planning Institute (CTPIC), shares their predictions for the textile & apparel industry in 2026. Otis Robinson, editor of digitalisation at WTiN, reports.

FabricsApparelCircularity

Intelligence13 Mar 2026

5 trends in textile digitalisation's future

Otis Robinson, editor of digitalisation at WTiN, highlights five key trends that showcase the future of the textile & apparel industry as advancements in automation, digital tooling and digital capabilities progress.

FabricsApparelDesign & Trends

Intelligence13 Mar 2026

Advanced tech & economic certainty key for 2026

Otis Robinson, editor of WTiN’s 2026 State of Industry report and host of its accompanying webinars, explores the results of polls conducted during the presentations.

FabricsApparelCircularity

Intelligence12 Mar 2026

BTMA: Low investments affect industry

Jason Kent, CEO at the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA), shares his predictions for the textile & apparel industry in 2026. Otis Robinson, editor of digitalisation at WTiN, reports.

FibresFabricsCircularity

Intelligence11 Mar 2026

Innovation drives China’s textile industry

Yang Yaolin, head of the Innovation Division, Department of Science and Technology Development, China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), shares their predictions for the textile & apparel industry in 2026.

FabricsApparelCircularity

Insight11 Mar 2026

Supporting product development in fashion

The Lectra Observatory – which studies innovation and change in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets – has published a new white paper entitled “The challenges of product development in the fashion industry”.

FabricsApparelCompanies & Finance

Webinar10 Mar 2026

2026 State of Industry: Key findings

Join us for an exclusive member-only webinar discussing the findings from our third annual State of Industry research project – an in-depth examination of the textile & apparel manufacturing landscape.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Innovation Outlook9 Mar 2026

Innovation Outlook: Fibres and Yarns

This edition of WTiN’s Innovation Outlook examines the latest innovations in bio-based, recycled and performance fibres and yarns.

FibresYarnsSustainability

Webinar9 Mar 2026

Align your 2026 priorities with global trends

Join WTiN for an exclusive briefing on the 2026 State of Industry.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Intelligence6 Mar 2026

Abit: Pragmatic sustainability plans required

Fernando Valente Pimentel, chief executive officer (CEO), at the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (Abit), shares his predictions for the textile & apparel industry in 2026.

ApparelFabricsSustainability

Intelligence2 Mar 2026

AAFA: Opportunity to boost US domestic production

Steve Lamar, president and chief executive officer (CEO) at the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), shares his predictions for the apparel and footwear industry in 2026.

FootwearCircularity

Insight24 Feb 2026

Experimental textile factory launches in Germany

The Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University, together with its partners, has announced a joint initiative titled Textile Factory 7.0 (T7-Factory). Otis Robinson speaks with the ITA to find out more.

FabricsApparelIndustry 4.0

Insight20 Feb 2026

Are DPPs ‘unpaid labour wrapped in regulation’?

Ahead of the EU’s roll-out of DPPs, WTiN speaks with a Netherlands-based consultant who believes the initiative fundamentally misaligns with the reality of operations and leads to inequalities between downstream and upstream entities.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight18 Feb 2026

Collaboration to scale recycled cotton in denim

The Denim Deal will collaborate with Green Story, an artificial intelligence (AI)-first sustainability platform.

FabricsApparelCircularity

Insight16 Feb 2026

Fashion contributes to global water bankruptcy

As the UN decrees a state of global water bankruptcy, NGO Drip by Drip speaks with WTiN about its efforts to create positive impact in fashion and textile manufacturing supply chains. Otis Robinson reports.

FibresYarnsSupply Chain

Topic Report9 Feb 2026

Special Report: 2026 State of Industry

WTiN’s 2026 State of Industry report examines the textile & apparel manufacturing landscape.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Topic Report9 Feb 2026

Sample: Special Report: 2026 State of Industry

WTiN’s 2026 State of Industry report examines the textile & apparel manufacturing landscape.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight29 Jan 2026

Aii grant to prioritise supplier decarbonisation

The Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) will strategically realign its Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP) grant program to prioritise funding for projects that accelerate supplier-focused electrification.

FibresYarnsSupply Chain

Insight28 Jan 2026

UK manufacturers face DPP crisis

Only 43% of the UK’s industrial midmarket is ready for digital product passport (DPP) compliance, reports a new study, as regulatory complexity and lacking resources hinder progress.

FibresFabricsCircularity

Insight26 Jan 2026

Digitising transactions in cotton supply chains

Organic cotton continues to gain strategic importance in the global textile and apparel industry as brands, regulators and consumers increasingly demand credible sustainability claims and verified supply chains.

FibresYarnsIndustry 4.0

Insight22 Jan 2026

India withdraws QCO on textile machinery

The Indian government has withdrawn its planned Quality Control Order (QCO) on machinery and electrical equipment – including textile & apparel machinery – effective immediately.

FabricsApparelIndustry 4.0

Intelligence20 Jan 2026

Spotlight: Composition identification

The use of AI to identify, verify or authenticate materials at various stages along the supply chain to inform end-of-life waste management – usually in aim of adherence to developing sustainability regulations.

ApparelFabricsManufacturing Technology

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ITMF: A ‘coordinated approach’ to sustainability

EURATEX: European industry has strong assets

CTPIC: 2026 sees intelligent tech widely adopted

5 trends in textile digitalisation's future

Advanced tech & economic certainty key for 2026

BTMA: Low investments affect industry

Innovation drives China’s textile industry

Supporting product development in fashion

2026 State of Industry: Key findings

Innovation Outlook: Fibres and Yarns

Align your 2026 priorities with global trends

Abit: Pragmatic sustainability plans required

AAFA: Opportunity to boost US domestic production

Experimental textile factory launches in Germany

Are DPPs ‘unpaid labour wrapped in regulation’?

Collaboration to scale recycled cotton in denim

Fashion contributes to global water bankruptcy

Special Report: 2026 State of Industry

Sample: Special Report: 2026 State of Industry

Aii grant to prioritise supplier decarbonisation

UK manufacturers face DPP crisis

Digitising transactions in cotton supply chains

India withdraws QCO on textile machinery

Spotlight: Composition identification

2026 State of Industry: Key findings