2- Regionally, North & Central America recorded the highest backlog at 3.4 months. In terms of producer types, textile machinery manufacturers still have the longest with 3.6 months. More information about GTIS: itmf.org/publications/s…

#ITMF NL 110/5 - Capacity utilization rates hold steady Worldwide, the #textile industry's capacity utilisation stood at 72% in July2025, with a minor decline over the past four months. Regionally, East Asia and South America led with 78% utilisation rates.

#ITMF NL 110/6 - Demand remains the major concern, followed by geopolitics and tariffs The 33rd GTIS maintains weak demand as the top concern for 62% of participants over the next six months. More: Surveys

1- #ITMF NL110/7: The 33rd GTIS reports worldwide order cancellations stabilizing at 3%. Regionally, South Asia had the highest cancellation rate at 5.4%, followed by North & Central America (4.5%).

2- In production sectors, home textiles led with a 9.0% cancellation rate, while textile machinery producers recorded the lowest at 1.6%. More information about GTIS: itmf.org/publications/s…

1- #ITMF NL110/8: The global textile inventory index fell to -9 in July 2025, breaking with the former positive trend recorded since November 2024. Regionally, South America led with a positive inventory of 25, followed by East Asia at 20, where inventories are above average.

2- In the textile value chain, producers of fabrics and finished fabrics reported the lowest inventory levels. More information about GTIS: itmf.org/publications/s…

In July 2025, the #ITMF Spinners Committee spent five days visiting Brazil’s major cotton-growing regions at the invitation of ABRAPA. ITMF has now published the respective travel report which available here: itmf.org/publications/r…

1- #ITMF NL112/1: The latest GTIS shows a weak business situation, continuing to deteriorate since January. Ongoing uncertainty around U.S. tariffs — despite partial scaling back — combined with inflation, geopolitical tensions, China’s soft consumption,

2- and a fast-growing second-hand market is suppressing demand. Performance diverges sharply: Africa and South America are neutral; brands/retailers are the outlier on the upside. More information about the GTIS: itmf.org/publications/s…

#ITMF NL112/2 - Business expectations turn up again September reveals a cautious upturn: the 6-month outlook rose to +22pp balance, breaking the slight downward trend since January. Optimism is led by Africa and the Americas, flat in Europe and Asia.

#ITMF NL 112/3 - . Order intake weakened again: Europe is weakest; Asia is pressured with Southeast Asia relatively firmer; North & Central America is soft while South America and Africa are broadly flat; technical textiles and machinery are most strained. More: Newsletters

1- ITMF NL112/4: Global order backlogs eased to 2.1 months in Sept 2025 after four months of decline. Europe remains highest due to machinery manufacturers; Asia is mixed; the Americas are weakening.

2- By segment, machinery still leads but is sliding, technical textiles are improving, garments/knitters-weavers are recovering, and fibers, spinners, and chemicals remain low. More information about GTIS: itmf.org/publications/s…

1- #ITMF NL112/5: Global textile capacity utilization remains at low levels, reflecting prolonged weak demand and limited order intake. Asia continues to lead in utilization, followed by the Americas and Europe. Segment-wise, yarn producers maintain the strongest utilization,

2- whereas machinery and chemical producers face the weakest conditions. More information about GTIS: itmf.org/publications/s…

1- #ITMF NL112/6: Weak demand remains the dominant and persistent challenge for the global textile industry, outweighing all other risks. Geopolitical tensions and tariffs are rising concerns, while cost-related pressures such as energy, raw materials, and logistics are gradually

2- easing. Slower global economic growth – particularly in China – alongside weaker consumer spending in key markets and the expansion of second-hand apparel have fundamentally altered demand dynamics. More information about GTIS: itmf.org/publications/s…

#ITMF NL 112/7 - Global order cancellations stay low Order cancellations remain low but persistent, with small regional and segmental differences. South-East Asia records the highest cancellation levels at 4%, while South America and Africa are least affected (below 3%).

#ITMF NL 112/8 - Positive momentum in global inventories stalled mid-2025 amid uncertainty over US tariffs. Regional differences are stark; South America and East Asia hold the strongest positions.