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South African mohair: production, traceability and industry challenges

Graaff-Reinet (South Africa) - The Karoo, a vast South African semi-desert, is criss-crossed by dirt tracks. These paths lead to several centuries-old farms where angora goats graze, raised for their mohair. The country accounts for over half of the world's production of this natural fibre. Steel blades of pumping windmills are the only things...

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Nextil raises 13.9 million euros in promissory notes following acquisition of Sindutex

Madrid – Spanish textile multinational Nextil has announced the successful completion of its latest debt placement through its promissory note programme on the Alternative Fixed-Income Market (MARF). This financing operation follows the acquisition of a majority stake in the Portuguese company Sindutex. This morning, Nextil Group announced the...

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Starting from scratch, textile hemp follows in linen's footsteps

Villepinte (France) - From suits and jeans to flip-flops, hemp, a natural fibre used in textiles for centuries before falling into disuse, is making a comeback. Its advocates hope it will follow the same path in fashion as linen. At the Première Vision trade fair in Villepinte, near Paris, the European Confederation of Flax and Hemp (ALCE) stand...

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South Asian textiles: End of a competitive advantage? A critical review of the French Treasury's quarterly letter

The quarterly letter published by the French Treasury offers a detailed diagnosis. The textile and apparel industry remains the industrial and social core of the economies of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. As a pillar of exports, a mass employer and a key driver of female employment, the sector has long relied on a simple competitive...

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Nextil welcomes Maxum to capital structure, launches circular fashion vertical NextGreen

Madrid – Nextil Group continues its journey towards growth and improved profitability. The Spanish textile multinational has announced a new strategic agreement with US-based Maxum International Group. This binding partnership strengthens existing ties between the two companies. It guarantees support for the launch and growth of NextGreen, a new...

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Euratex sounds the alarm and calls for an urgent industrial strategy

The European textile and apparel sector comprises 192,000 companies and 1.3 million employees, generating an annual turnover of 167 billion euros. The industry is now warning of an imminent loss of competitiveness. In a joint statement issued in Brussels on November 11, 2025, Euratex (the European Apparel and Textile Confederation) and...

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Recover scales up and starts commercialising finished fabric and garments

Madrid – The Spanish company Recover, a global pioneer specialising in the production of recycled cotton fibres, is scaling up its operations. It is launching the production and commercialisation of low-environmental-impact finished fabrics and garments. These products are now available to any interested company. The aim is to help “democratise”...

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Nextil improves credit rating, eyes expansion in Portugal and Guatemala

Madrid – Following a period of strong financial results and a strengthened balance sheet, Spanish textile company Nextil is accelerating its 2024–2026 Strategic Plan. The plan is centred on three key initiatives: improving its credit rating, expanding operations in Portugal through acquisitions, and increasing production capacity at its plant in...

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Nextil benefits from Trump's tariffs: 175 million dollar contract with US-based Maxum

Madrid – The Spanish textile company Nextil Group has secured a major partnership with the US multinational Maxum International Group, becoming a key player in Maxum’s supply chain. This partnership is a direct result of the relocation of production by US companies, driven by the new trade and tariff policies of President Donald J. Trump. The...

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Nextil sells Portugal production facilities in 4.4 million euros deal

Madrid – Spanish textile multinational Nextil, which currently operates its main production hubs in Portugal and Guatemala, is continuing to optimise its business model with the sale of all its production facilities in northern Portugal. This transaction, executed under a sale and leaseback agreement, allows the company to continue operating at...

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What fashion revolution is made of: embrace materials of the future

For years, consumer demand for sustainable, eco-friendly fashion has increased and every season we are seeing more and more new sustainable materials incorporated into product lines. Focusing on the sustainability of the raw material is critical. According to Kering, choice of raw material accounts for 72 percent of a brand’s environmental...

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ITA 2019: The collaboration process in Industry 4.0

The Innovate Textile & Apparel Europe conference returned to Amsterdam in October, bringing delegates together from across textile market to listen and share ideas on the industry’s future. Collaboration, mass personalisation and standardisation were key themes at this year’s Innovate Textile & Apparel (ITA) conference, which ran on 15-17...