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India’s textile industry eyes full value addition after QCO removal
R K Vij, secretary general of the Polyester Textile Apparel Industry Association (PTAIA), told Fibre2Fashion, “India has taken a bold step making Indian textile products competitive in the global market. The QCOs earlier led to increased raw material prices of the entire textile value chain affecting the growth of Indian MMF industry, both in terms of domestic growth as well as export competitiveness. The apparel and textile sector essentially uses two kinds of raw materials. Any non-tariff barrier like QCOs, anti-dumping duty on the basic raw materials should not be there but the same could be put on the value-added products like fabrics and garments so that the import of these value-added products could be restricted.”
India’s removal of QCOs on polyester value chain products has boosted industry confidence, with leaders saying it will lower raw material costs, improve global competitiveness, and support MMF-led growth.
SIMA and PTAIA leaders welcomed the move, urging similar action for viscose staple fibre and filament yarn to capture emerging global market opportunities.
“With the phasing out of QCOs, Indian textile industry will be able to sustain its fullest growth potential not only in the domestic market but also in the most competitive global markets with the availability of raw materials till the stage of fibre and yarn at internationally competitive prices”, Vij stated.
Previously, the rapid rise in QCOs increased compliance costs, caused delays, and led to supply chain disruptions for the MSME sector. However, the removal of QCOs on textile products and their raw materials is expected to ease compliance burdens and positively impact industrial supply chains.
Durai Palanisamy, chairman of the Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), thanked the government for removing the QCOs, stating that this path-breaking reform marks a major milestone in positioning India as a global hub for manmade fibre (MMF)-based textiles and apparel. In a statement, he noted that removing the QCO on terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol—key raw materials for manufacturing polyester fibre—is a welcome move that will improve raw material availability and boost competitiveness. Overall, the decision is expected to accelerate growth across the MMF textile value chain, including yarns, fabrics, garments, made-ups, and technical textiles.
The SIMA chairman further observed that easing QCOs will streamline imports of polyester and its raw materials, ensuring uninterrupted supply to spinners, weavers, and processors. Competitive imports are likely to stabilise domestic prices, reducing cost pressures on downstream manufacturers and exporters.
He also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove the QCO imposed on viscose staple fibre (VSF) and filament yarn, which must be made available at internationally competitive prices and in an uninterrupted manner to seize emerging global market opportunities.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
Published
December 30, 2025
Athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories brand Lululemon has debuted its new winter training collection ‘Train’ with global ambassadors Lewis Hamilton, Kayla Jeter, and Amotti, designed to contribute to training breakthroughs and to empower the wearer to unleash their full potential.
This winter, Lululemon has brought together its global brand ambassadors seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, strength and performance athlete and run coach Kayla Jeter, and fitness athlete Amotti to launch a new line of training apparel, the Canadian brand announced in a press release. In the campaign, Lululemon’s athletes showcase each stage of their training process, from stretch and recovery to intensity and cool down.
“In License to Train shorts, you can do all types of exercises,” said Lewis Hamilton. “You don’t feel restricted when you’re working out and having that flexibility and durability is important.”
Now available across Lululemon’s flagship stores and on its e-commerce site, the collection’s colour palette features hues of burgundy, rose pink, and black for women and stone-esque tones for men. While the women’s cropped tank and men’s pace breaker short nod to classic training attire, other garments such as the women’s cashmere hoodie and men’s ‘New Venture’ blazer would not look out of place at brunch.
“Having no seam in front just makes me feel more confident,” said Kayla Jeter about the collection’s garments. “When you’re wearing Wunder Train No Line™, you know the fabric is going to support you and the moisture-wicking is absolutely huge.”
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In November 2025 alone, exports climbed 21.3 per cent to $6.9 billion, supported by robust demand for consumer goods. DTI noted that this marked the eleventh consecutive month of export expansion and the third straight month of double-digit growth. Slower import growth also helped narrow the trade deficit by 9.9 per cent.
Philippines merchandise exports rose 14.5 per cent YoY to $77.4 billion by the end of November, exceeding 2024’s full-year total, as per DTI.
November exports jumped 21.3 per cent to $6.9 billion, led by consumer goods.
Footwear and garments recorded strong gains, while exports to the US, Hong Kong, Canada and Australia surged, narrowing the trade deficit and highlighting global competitiveness.
Within consumer goods, footwear exports surged 28.6 per cent, while garments posted an 11.2 per cent increase. Key export destinations during the month included Hong Kong and the United States at $1.2 billion each. Shipments to the Netherlands and Taiwan together amounted to $330 million, Germany recorded $295.9 million, and exports to Malaysia, Mexico and Italy each grew by more than 50 per cent.
Exports to Canada nearly tripled to $1.6 billion, while shipments to Australia rose sharply to $1.7 billion, underscoring the broad-based nature of the expansion.
DTI said the sustained growth highlights the continued competitiveness of Filipino products in global markets. Cristina Roque, trade secretary at DTI said that the strong performance of consumer goods reflects rising global demand and supports employment, incomes and new opportunities for exporters, as reported by the Philippine media.
Bianca Pearl Sykimte, export marketing bureau director at DTI attributed the momentum partly to improved market access. She attributed the momentum to improved market access, alongside gains from targeted export development and promotion initiatives, which are expected to support more inclusive growth going forward.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
US reciprocal tariffs raised costs for UK fashion exporters, with some luxury fabrics facing up to 35 per cent duties in the US.
Currency weakness further squeezed margins across the sector.
UK policy responses eased imports from developing nations and reshaped supply chains.
Exporters increasingly diversified towards MENA and Asia-Pacific markets, signalling a shift in trade strategy.
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