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Brent crude rose 10.1% week-on-week to 125.44 $/bbl
Brent crude: 125.44 $/bbl (6 October 2026) · 113.96 $/bbl (29 September 2026) · +10.1%.
Türkiye's carpet exports rose 6.0% in September 2026; biggest gain: United States
According to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Türkiye's exports in the TİM sector “Carpet” reached $279.1 million in September 2026, up 6.0% year on year. January–September exports totalled $2.02 billion.
Carpet Cleaning Program: CRI 204 Neglect Voids Warranty
According to the CRI 204 standard, inadequate maintenance of commercial carpets terminates warranty rights. Approved cleaning programs directly protect the lifespan of floor coverings.
Türkiye's textile exports rose 6.8% in September 2026; biggest gain: Egypt
According to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Türkiye's exports in the TİM sector “Textiles and Raw Materials” reached $839.1 million in September 2026, up 6.8% year on year. January–September exports totalled $7.16 billion.
ICFE carpet fair in Istanbul on 6–9 January 2027: free registration for buyers
ICFE, the carpet and flooring fair, will be held for the fourth time at the Istanbul Expo Center on 6–9 January 2027. In 2026 the fair hosted 445 exhibitors from 21 countries and 31,000 visitors from 127 countries. Visitor e-tickets are free; the fair closes three days before Heimtextil opens in Frankfurt.
Lenzing raises EUR 300m: fibre supplier shifts textiles to premium
Austrian fibre producer Lenzing has launched a rights issue targeting about EUR 300m: EUR 8.65 per share, 9 new shares for every 10 held, subscription period 6–20 October 2026. Proceeds fund a strategy that grows nonwovens and focuses textiles on premium segments; fibre production at two sites in Austria and the UK stops in 2027.
JYSK takes over 25 Balkan stores: franchise model ends in 2027
JYSK is taking over its 25 stores and employees in Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia from its franchise partner: 12 stores in Kosovo, 7 in North Macedonia and 6 in Albania. The takeover is expected to take effect on 1 January 2027, subject to regulatory approval; the company aims to open more stores in the region.
Color bleeding in towel exports: 2 critical ISO tests buyers look for
We examine the ISO tests and internationally accepted grey scale limits that must be reviewed before purchasing to prevent color bleeding risks in towel exports.
Pakistan carpet fair: buyers from 35 countries as exports fall over 20%
The 42nd International Handmade Carpet Exhibition runs in Lahore on 6–8 October 2026; more than 80 importers from 35 countries had registered. Pakistan's carpet and rug exports fell by more than 20% in fiscal 2025-26.
Hotel Indigo reaches 200 hotels: 134 more on the way, 3 of them in Spain
IHG announced on 5 October 2026 that its Hotel Indigo brand has opened its 200th hotel worldwide, twice the 100 hotels it had in 2019. Another 134 hotels are in the pipeline; in Spain, 3 new projects are being added to 5 hotels with 500 rooms.
ITMF survey: capacity utilisation up to 71%, Europe at -36 points
In ITMF's 40th Global Textile Industry Survey, conducted on 21–29 September 2026, the global business situation improved to -23 points and capacity utilisation rose to 71%. Only South Asia (+13) and Africa (+9) are positive; Europe stands at -36 and East Asia at -20.
Spain's home textile fair: 75 buyers from 33 markets, 1,000 B2B meetings
Textilhogar 2026, held in Valencia on 28 September–1 October, hosted 75 invited buyers and specifiers from 33 markets and about 1,000 B2B meetings. 43 of its 54 exhibitors come from the Valencia region.
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