AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMicroplastics Fix: A Bristol inventor’s washing-machine microplastics filter is now sold across 30+ European markets, claiming it captures 97% of fibres before they escape—after users reported “dinner-platefuls” of grey residue. Chemical Recycling Push: Denovia says its chemical recycling can depolymerize mixed, contaminated textile waste into terephthalic acid at 98.3% purity in about five minutes, aiming to speed up textile-to-raw-material recovery. Bangladesh RMG Pressure: BGMEA and BKMEA urged Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to reopen closed factories, secure uninterrupted power, speed export-receipt releases, and ease customs—while BGMEA and OS Hub signed an MoU to boost apparel transparency via a digital factory database. Policy & Trade Moves: The U.S.-Bangladesh Framework Agreement takes effect, with a reduced 19% textiles tariff and port access tied to defense deals. Industry Tech Spotlight: Santoni China Group and Terrot are set to showcase integrated circular knitting tech at ITM Istanbul 2026.
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