Fibertect Wipe Promotes New Decontamination Process By: Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor, Texas Tech University, USA Hybrid decontamination is catching up fast to be an established decontamination method to protect warfighters and defense equipment. Blot, apply and remove is the concept proposed by Fredericksburg, Virginia-based First Line Technology. Dry wiping followed by chemical application enables successful decontamination. FiberTect decontamination wipe was invented at […] The post Fibertect Wipe Promotes New Decontamination Process appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Shataranji of Rangpur: Heritage Weaving Towards Sustainable Business, Ethical Fashion, and Global Prosperity Professor Nusrat Jahan Nipa, Creative Design Department, Zhejiang Modern Agriculture College & Founder – Heritage Research and Professional Institute (HRPI) Introduction Shataranji weaving from Rangpur, Bangladesh, is one of the country’s most unique heritage crafts, recognized for its colorful patterns, cultural symbolism, and economic value. Once limited to household use, Shataranji today represents a pathway […] The post Shataranji of Rangpur: Heritage Weaving Towards Sustainable Business, Ethical Fashion, and Global Prosperity appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Advancing Women’s Leadership in Bangladesh’s RMG Sector towards Inclusive Industrial Relations Author: Md. Mahfuz Ul Bashar With over around 60% of the RMG workforce in Bangladesh made up of women, the industry’s strength is fundamentally rooted in female labor. Yet, when it comes to industrial relations, union leadership, and collective bargaining, women remain significantly underrepresented. For sustainable and equitable progress, industrial relations must evolve into a […] The post Advancing Women’s Leadership in Bangladesh’s RMG Sector towards Inclusive Industrial Relations appeared first on Textile Focus.

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DIFT launches textile recycling projects Around the world, used textiles are still rarely recycled and pile up into huge mountains of waste. A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) drew attention to this problem. However, the low recycling rate is also due to the fact that only a small percentage of used textiles are actually suitable for recycling […] The post DIFT launches textile recycling projects appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Safety First: Enhancing Industrial Peace Through Occupational Safety & Health Systems In the Bangladesh RMG industry, safety is not just a compliance issue—it’s a core driver of trust, stability, and productivity. From Rana Plaza to today, the sector has evolved significantly in its safety commitments. Yet, to truly sustain industrial peace, occupational safety and health (OSH) systems must be deeply embedded—not just on paper, but in […] The post Safety First: Enhancing Industrial Peace Through Occupational Safety & Health Systems appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Wage Equity Through Dialogue: Designing Living-Wage Frameworks for RMG Workers In Bangladesh’s RMG sector—employing over 4 million workers, 60% of whom are women—wage equality remains both a moral and economic imperative. Despite recent minimum wage increases, wage structures often lag behind inflation, productivity gains, and living cost standards. This gap not only affects workers’ livelihoods but also undermines long-term industry sustainability. The solution? Structured dialogue […] The post Wage Equity Through Dialogue: Designing Living-Wage Frameworks for RMG Workers appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Nigerian Fashion Moves Beyond the Catwalk: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Influence Nigeria’s fashion industry, long celebrated for its vibrant textiles and cultural richness, is stepping into a new era of global relevance. Fueled by a rising middle class, international collaborations, and a generation of designers redefining tradition, Nigerian fashion is no longer confined to local runways. From Lagos to New York, designers are blending heritage craftsmanship […] The post Nigerian Fashion Moves Beyond the Catwalk: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Influence appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Bangladesh’s Textile Industry: Thriving Under Revised 20% U.S. Tariff with Innovation and Sustainability Tariq Hameed, Global Sales Manager, Delta Kimya In a significant development for Bangladesh’s garment industry, the United States finalized a 20% tariff on Bangladeshi textile exports, effective August 7, 2025, down from the initially proposed 35%. This revised tariff, secured after intense negotiations led by interim adviser Muhammad Yunus, aligns Bangladesh closely with competitors like […] The post Bangladesh’s Textile Industry: Thriving Under Revised 20% U.S. Tariff with Innovation and Sustainability appeared first on Textile Focus.

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“Beyond the Tariff Wall: Bangladesh’s Strategic Edge in a Shifting Market” Grateful thanks to those who worked tirelessly on the tariff negotiation process with the U.S. U.S. buyers now have to pay a 20% reciprocal tariff on top of the existing MFN rate of 16.5%, bringing the total tariff burden on Bangladeshi apparel to 36.5%. The revised tariff regime is expected to bring a mixed impact […] The post “Beyond the Tariff Wall: Bangladesh’s Strategic Edge in a Shifting Market” appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Climate Governance in The Readymade Garments and Textile Sector of Bangladesh: Insights from Middle Management Ready-Made Garments (RMG) and textile sector in Bangladesh contributing approximately 83% of the country’s total export earnings and employing over four million workers, is increasingly vulnerable to climate change. Adverse impacts such as rising temperatures, heatwaves, water scarcity, and flooding are increasingly disrupting production, reducing worker productivity, and destabilizing supply chains. While several studies have […] The post Climate Governance in The Readymade Garments and Textile Sector of Bangladesh: Insights from Middle Management appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Why Are Garment Manufacturers Shifting to Egypt? The Rise of a New Global Apparel Hub Egypt is rapidly emerging as a strategic center for global garment manufacturing. Driven by robust export performance, investment-friendly policies, and a well-positioned geographic location, the country is increasingly attracting global apparel brands and producers. Below is a comprehensive overview of the factors underpinning this transformation: Accelerating Export […] The post Why Are Garment Manufacturers Shifting to Egypt? appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Minimizing Downtime: Intelligent Automation for Sewing Thread Breakage Analysis Md. Shadman Shakil Information technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed several industries, including management, engineering, physics, medicine, and textiles. With an emphasis on achieving high quality, cost reduction, statistical process control, just-in-time manufacturing, and computer-integrated production, artificial intelligence (AI) uses mathematical models to solve problems and make decisions. AI is used extensively in the […] The post Minimizing Downtime: Intelligent Automation for Sewing Thread Breakage Analysis appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Enhancing Employee Motivation and Occupational Safety: The Role of HR and Compliance in Apparel Organizations of Bangladesh Metaphysical: The apparel industry in Bangladesh is a cornerstone of the country’s economy, employing millions of workers. However, issues related to employee motivation and occupational safety remain significant challenges. Human Resource (HR) management and compliance activities play a crucial role in addressing these challenges by ensuring fair labor practices, fostering a safe work environment, and […] The post Enhancing Employee Motivation and Occupational Safety: The Role of HR and Compliance in Apparel Organizations of Bangladesh appeared first on Textile Focus.

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