PTA prices recorded notable declines across key Asian benchmarks, tracking crude oil weakness rooted in evolving geopolitical signals. The correction was broad-based, spanning China, Southeast Asia, and South Korea, while India**;s CIF price held steady reflecting the lag in import contract structures and limited spot availability in the domestic market on the day.

The *** per cent Polyester Yarn market witnessed a slightly negative trend during the assessed period, with mild price corrections observed across both yarn grades in the Asia Free on Board (FOB) China market. Prices for **s (*** per cent polyester yarn) declined from around $*.***/kg to nearly $*.***/kg, registering a decrease of approximately *.** per cent.

The pivot is urgent because the old model is under pressure. April **** looked strong: Ready-Made Garment (RMG) exports rose **.** per cent year on year to $*.** billion. But the ten-month picture is weaker. From July-April FY****–**, apparel exports stood at $**.** billion, down *.** per cent. Knitwear fell *.** per cent to $**.** billion; woven fell *.** per cent to $**.** billion. The rebound is real, but so is the drag underneath.

AWARE is the sharpest EU-facing signal: blockchain-backed product data for Digital Product Passport (DPP) readiness. Open Supply Hub adds the factory-identity layer, pushing production information into an open platform. GIZ brings the longer reform spine, from May **** to February ****, covering energy efficiency, circularity, chemical management, renewable-energy skills and textile-waste transparency.

Kenneth Straka, Senior Product Development Manager at Deckers Outdoor Corporation, said that Deckers places strong emphasis on sustainability, noting that founder John Luke often reminded the team that the French word for sustainability is durability. This idea aligned with discussions at the Global Fashion Summit, where the theme centred on “Building Resilient Futures” in the sustainable and circular economy.

Durability has helped UGG become one of the most sought-after boot brands and a key sales driver for Deckers, alongside its sportswear brand Hoka. “One of the things we think about in terms of circularity is making products that last a long time and remain with consumers throughout their lives. We want products that consumers can wear for ** or ** years,” Straka said in an interview with Fibre*Fashion on the sidelines of the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen.