AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAussie Fashion Emergency: Australia’s local clothing output is at risk, with just 3% of clothes made domestically and an ageing textile workforce (median age 57) warning skills could vanish within a decade as Temu and Shein pressure prices. Regulatory Pressure: In Guilford County, nine FDA inspections in 2025 led to 24 citations across nine firms—mostly food and cosmetics—pushing companies toward voluntary corrective actions. Trade Deal Momentum: India’s CEPA with Oman is set to start June 1, granting textiles duty-free access and expanding zero-duty coverage across most tariff lines. Craft & Heritage Spotlight: A major London embroidery project, “The Circle of Life,” revives rare Opus Anglicanum for 12 cathedrals and 100+ volunteers ahead of the Worshipful Company of Upholders’ 400th anniversary. Textile Tech at ITM: Mesdan and emtec are lining up new yarn testing and tactile comfort tools for Istanbul’s ITM (June 9–13), aiming to make fabric feel more measurable across supply chains.
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