AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNigeria Debt Pressure: President Tinubu warned Nigeria will spend about $11.6bn on debt servicing in 2026—nearly half of revenue—crowding out investment in steel, textile mills, and factory power. Policy Pushback on Waste Claims: India’s Ministry of Textiles rejected reports calling the country a “dumping ground” for Western textile waste, saying most textile waste is domestic and heavily recycled. Circular Textiles Deal: Sweden’s Syre signed with Target for 70,000 tons of recycled polyester by 2030, sourced from old textiles and made at a planned Vietnam factory. Sustainability in the Spotlight: Arts University Bournemouth and Lush showcased zero-waste “Knot Wrap” fabric gift wrap in a public exhibition. Industry Reality Checks: South Africa’s clothing sector faced fresh scrutiny over alleged sweatshop conditions, while Pakistan’s textile bodies urged Punjab to protect cotton research land from being repurposed. Design & Culture: Mudcloth is surging in home décor, and Vivienne Westwood’s jewellery—tied to Scottish textiles—heads to V&A Dundee in 2027.
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