Succession planning 101

November 1, 2026  |  Business, Markets

Any successful business eventually catches the eye of potential buyers. However, a good sale can only happen if the company is strong beyond the surface level. A viable succession plan is a powerful way to build resilience and strengthen the company’s continuity.
Read More
India offers opportunities for U.S. textile companies

October 1, 2026  |  Markets

India has long been an important player in the global textile industry, and a new trade deal between the United States and India aims to make the market more accessible to U.S. textile companies. Announced in February, the deal reduces tariffs, simplifies market access and strengthens economic coope…
Read More
Climate-friendly manufacturing

July 1, 2026  |  Markets

Textiles have typically been an industry with high energy consumption. In some circumstances, it can be highly labor-intensive, depending on the level of modernization. A February 2026 report from the European Environment Agency notes that textile consumption in 2020 in the European Union had the th…
Read More
Securing the supply chain

February 1, 2026  |  Markets

In today’s data-driven environment, it is better to have an abundance of information rather than a shortage—especially in supply chain operations. Businesses must be able to keep track of various moving parts, such as shipping and arrival dates for materials or products and the quantity to be re…
Read More
Vanessa Barragão creates marine-life-inspired textile art

December 1, 2025  |  Markets

Portuguese textile artist Vanessa Barragão creates large artworks made from discarded wool and synthetic fibers. Her inspiration is aquatic plants and animals.
Read More
Fibre Arts Australia touring exhibit highlights 39 artists

October 1, 2025  |  Markets

Fibre Arts Australia’s third International Art Textile Biennale is now touring. The exhibition features the work of 39 textile artists from 10 countries and will be visiting nine galleries across Australia through September 2026.
Read More
Best uses for AI

September 1, 2025  |  Markets

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping the textile industry—not with flashy headlines but with practical improvements in planning, sourcing and execution. Manufacturers are using AI to improve operations, avoid common pitfalls and align teams for long-term success, with insights on resh…
Read More
Navigating Canadian market challenges

August 1, 2025  |  Markets

As of this writing, most Canadian textile manufacturers whose goods are included in the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) haven’t been directly affected by U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian imports. They have not, however, been spared from the consequences of this trade war, says Ryan M…
Read More