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Financially optimistic Britons aim to spend on investment fashion in 2026 – Cotton Inc survey
Published
November 26, 2025
Looking for news of a “significant build on consumer confidence” as the festive season kicks into high gear? Look no further as it appears the majority of UK consumers (73%) are planning to invest in higher quality, long-lasting fashion items in 2026.
And it’s buoyed by 60% of UK consumers feeling ‘very/somewhat optimistic’ about their financial situation going into 2026, up from 48% in 2023, according to UK data sourced by Cotton Incorporated.
Survey data found 49% of UK consumers said they are willing to pay more for natural fibres such as cotton, “a significant like-for-like increase”.
Reasons cited for these planned purchasing decisions include; more comfort (74%), better quality (69%), increased durability (47%), and more sustainable/environmentally friendly (43%).
Additionally, the survey data found 25% of respondents are planning to change the way they shop for clothing to reduce the environmental impact of their purchases, a significant increase from 2023. Plus, 20% say they only purchase sustainable clothing, another increase from 14% in 2023.
The vast majority of respondents (79%) said they preferred cotton, cotton blends and denim. Encouragingly, 79% of respondents said that cotton is safe for the environment.
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Thailand’s Indorama Ventures’ revenue, profit decline in 2025
Cost of revenue amounted to THB 409.1 billion (~$13.09 billion) on a TTM basis, compared with THB 466.3 billion (~$14.92 billion) in 2024 and THB 476.0 billion (~$15.23 billion) in 2023. Costs were notably higher in 2022 at THB 544.3 billion (~$17.42 billion), before easing to THB 382.9 billion (~$12.25 billion) in 2021, the group said in a press release.
Indorama reported TTM revenue of THB 467.3 billion (~$14.95 billion), down from recent years and well below the 2022 peak.
Gross profit fell to THB 58.2 billion (~$1.86 billion), reflecting continued margin pressure.
As of December 31, 2025, current liabilities exceeded current assets, with management maintaining liquidity through cash reserves, credit facilities and short-term debt rollovers.
Gross profit reached THB 58.2 billion (~$1.86 billion) over the TTM period, down from THB 75.3 billion (~$2.41 billion) in 2024 and THB 65.4 billion (~$2.09 billion) in 2023. Gross profit peaked at THB 111.9 billion (~$3.58 billion) in 2022 and stood at THB 85.2 billion (~$2.73 billion) in 2021.
At 31 December 2025, the group’s current liabilities exceeded current assets. To ensure funding needs and mitigate liquidity risks for the foreseeable future, the management continually monitors the group liquidity risk and implements procedures, including maintaining a sufficient level of cash and cash equivalents deemed adequate to finance the group’s operations, rolling forecasting the group’s unutilised credit facilities, and rollover of the short-term borrowing.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)
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Retech to showcase precision godet technology at Techtextil 2026
Advanced induction heating concepts, available in single-zone or multi-zone configurations, ensure highly accurate temperature profiles and excellent temperature uniformity over the entire godet surface, precisely influencing yarn properties such as tenacity, elongation, and shrinkage to achieve a highly consistent final product.
Retecch develops precision godets and draw frames for heated, ambient and cooled fibre processes up to 400°C.
Its advanced induction heating ensures uniform temperature control, optimising yarn tenacity, elongation and shrinkage.
Energy-efficient systems, robust design and the UTR-6A non-contact monitoring solution support reliability, machine uptime and sustainable production.
Energy efficiency and long-term reliability are key elements of the RETECH godet concept. Energy-optimised heating systems and efficient drive solutions are combined with a robust mechanical design to achieve extended service life and maximum machine availability.
The proven non-contact temperature measuring and transmission system UTR-6A continuously captures temperature data directly from the rotating godet and transfers it to the UCR-6 controller for regulation. This enables preventive measures to protect the godet, bearing system and induction heater, while ensuring stable production conditions and supporting the sustainability of the overall fibre manufacturing process.
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US’ Old Navy launches little navy, a new newborn essentials collection
“We designed this collection with parents in mind. Shopping for a newborn, as a gift or for your own, should feel joyful and easy. Everything is intended to be mixed together and matched — it’s fun, it’s emotional, and the value is incredible.”. – Sarah Holme, Head of Design & Product Development for Old Navy.
Old Navy has introduced Little Navy, a new collection of newborn essentials designed to simplify early-stage shopping and gifting.
The range includes layettes, hats, booties and mix-and-match basics in soft, seasonless colours and cosy fabrics.
Sized for babies up to 24 months, the line focuses on comfort, versatility, emotional appeal and strong value for modern parents.
Little Navy goes beyond onesies, offering layettes, hats, booties, and more, all in one convenient collection and no extra searching required. It features a soft, seasonless color palette, cozy fabrics, and versatile styles made for newborns and babies up to 24 months, with sizing that allows Little Navy to grow with baby.
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