Germany’s wholesale selling prices rose 8.7 per cent year on year in September 2026 and 1.9 per cent from August, Destatis said.
The annual rate accelerated from 6.8 per cent in August and 5.3 per cent in July, with the last higher increase recorded in February 2023.
Mineral oil, non-ferrous metals, grain, chemicals and computers recorded higher wholesale prices.Read More

Fibre2Fashion Prime estimates Uzbekistan’s 2026 textile exports at $3.1-3.3 billion, broadly back to 2023 levels after three years of decline.
Exports fell from $3.07 billion in 2023 to $2.63 billion in 2025, while H1 2026 exports rose 24.1 per cent year on year.
Western brands should start with small, auditable orders as EU access hinges on traceability, supplier checks and rules from 2027.Read More

Oil prices stayed elevated on October 14 as Saudi Arabia-Yemen fighting neared the Saudi energy sector, with Brent crude at about $106, 8 per cent above October 1.
Saudi authorities said Houthi missiles targeted Riyadh and an Aramco building in Dhahran was damaged; no output loss was reported.
Brent rose from $98 on October 1 to $106.5 on October 12 and held at $105.8 on October 14.Read More

Heimtextil 2027 will bring around 2,900 exhibitors to Frankfurt on January 12–15, highlighting quality, functionality and reliable sourcing.
New features include Carpets and Rugs Excellence, Comfort and Connect and the Functional Futures Lab, while Heimtextil Trends 27/28 will explore performance, practical construction and tactile materials.Read More

Polartec has introduced next-generation Polartec Alpha active insulation with a patent-pending construction to improve durability and design versatility.
The Milliken & Company brand says it retains breathability, lightweight warmth, compressibility and dynamic thermoregulation.
More than 11 brands are preparing launches, including Patagonia in November and others for Fall/Winter 2026.Read More

Sweden’s Molnlycke Health Care has launched MyFit by Biogel, expanding surgical glove sizing to improve fit, comfort and performance.
Research showed that 32 per cent of users with smaller hands wanted better-fitting options, while 44 per cent of women reported poor glove fit.
The range was developed using 3D hand-measurement data from 780 clinicians.Read More

ICE cotton futures settled mixed in a narrow range, with US cotton belt weather, harvest-delay concerns, limited farmer selling and a softer dollar supporting prices.
December 2026 cotton closed 9 points lower at 80.51 cents per pound, while open interest rose to a record 393,020 contracts.
Weaker crude, subdued volumes and higher global supply expectations capped gains.Read More

Aarti Industries has signed a 10+ year dedicated manufacturing and supply pact with a global speciality chemical company, with revenue potential of about ₹1500 crore (~$157 million).
AIL will set up an Indian facility for a high-performance speciality chemical using the customer’s proprietary technology; capex is below $25 million and operations are expected in FY2028–29, subject to approvals.Read More

Mayer & Cie. Global will showcase mattress fabric and fine-gauge knitting solutions at ITMA Asia in Shanghai on November 20–24, 2026.
Highlights include the OVJA 2.4 EM, producing up to 30 kg of mattress fabric per hour, and the OV 3.2 QCe for E40 double-face fabrics.
The German manufacturer will also present its new portfolio strategy and updates on the OV 2.5 QCe under development.Read More

Global cotton benchmarks fell over the past month, with December NY/ICE futures dropping from 93 cents/lb at end-August to 78 cents/lb at start-October before edging near 80 cents/lb.
A Index moved from above 100 to near 91 cents/lb, while China, Indian and Pakistani prices also declined.
May 2026/27 futures remain near 85 cents/lb, above December.Read More