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US-Iran war could raise textile production costs by 10–15% globally

The US-Iran war has introduced cost inflation, demand uncertainty, and financial market volatility into the textile sector. With the industry heavily dependent on oil-linked synthetic fibres, global shipping routes, and energy-intensive manufacturing, prolonged conflict could significantly pressure profitability and reshape sourcing strategies.

With energy representing up to ** per cent of textile production costs and dyeing processes alone consuming nearly ** per cent of industry energy, geopolitical fuel shocks can rapidly erode margins across global textile supply chains.