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PCI Wood Mackenzie Synthetic Fibers Index — August 2026
- Asia/Far East: 147.5
- W. Europe: 346.7
*U.S. consumption of acrylic minimal past March 2020
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Jan 19-21
Texworld NYC (Winter)
- New York City, NY (USA)
Sept 15-17
Lineapelle (September)
- Milan (Rho), Italy (Europe)
Sep 15–17
Simac Tanning Tech
- Milan (Rho), Italy (Europe)
Sep 15-16
PI Apparel LA (The Fashion Tech Show)
- Los Angeles, CA (USA)
Sep 15-16
CottonWorks Color Commenting & Lab Dips Workshop
- Cary, NC
What We’re Reading
News from Around the Web
Fuel supply scramble. Cambodia boosts imports from Singapore and Malaysia to stabilize fuel access after shortages closed stations, while accelerating LNG talks and renewables to reduce future energy security risks.
Vietnam targets $50B in exports. Up from $47 billion expected in 2025, the industry’s growth is supported by trade agreements, supply chain shifts and foreign investment. Headwinds exist, however, from weak global demand, rising compliance and sustainability pressures.
India’s manufacturing push. India approves $3.6B to build 100 industrial parks over six years, aiming to scale domestic manufacturing, while also backing cotton prices, signaling stronger state support for industrial and textile sectors.
Asia bears the brunt. Asia absorbs ~80% of Gulf oil flows, with China heavily exposed and India, Pakistan and Thailand facing shortages, flight disruptions, subsidy strain and emergency measures.
Polyester margins squeezed. Middle East tensions are driving feedstock costs sharply higher, forcing production cuts and triggering force majeure events, leaving China’s polyester sector facing margin erosion and supply strain.
