Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From India Antidumping Review

On October 19, 2026, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (91 FR 66078) Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From India: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited (Bombay Dyeing) sold subject merchandise at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR), July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. In addition, the ITA is rescinding the review with respect to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results of review.

As a result of this review, the ITA preliminarily determines the 
following estimated weighted-average dumping margin exists for the 
period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025:

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                                                         Weighted-
                                                          average
                     Producer/exporter                    dumping
                                                           margin
                                                          (percent)
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The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited........21.43 *
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* This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.

Guidance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regarding the Assessment of ‘‘U.S. Content’’ for Purposes of Implementing Tariffs Pursuant to Clause (2)(D) of Proclamation 11032 of June 1, 2026

On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security published in the Federal Register (91 FR 65162 Guidance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regarding the Assessment of ‘‘U.S. Content’’ for Purposes of Implementing Tariffs Pursuant to Clause (2)(D) of Proclamation 11032 of June 1, 2026.

The Department of Commerce advises that, for purposes of implementing clause (2)(d) of the Proclamation, the term ``U.S. content'' means the following:

1. The value of the product attributable to parts wholly obtained, entirely produced, or substantially transformed in the United States, and

2. To the extent not otherwise accounted for in (1), the value of the product attributable to steel that was melted and poured in the United States, aluminum that was smelted and cast in the United States, and/or copper that was smelted and cast in the United States.

AATCC Concept 2 Consumer Student Design & Merchandising Competition

The 2027 competition, SlumberStyle, invites students to design a bedding and/or sleepwear line. Think sheets, blankets, comforters, loungewear, and pajamas. Students are also encouraged to select a holiday theme for this bedding and/or sleepwear line. It can be any holiday celebrated anywhere around the world—from Christmas-themed pajamas to Diwali-themed sheets.

Read details HERE.

Textile Circular Economy: Policy Options for the U.S.

October 16, 2026,Textile Circular Economy: Policy Options for the U.S.

People use and throw away textiles, like clothes, more than ever before. Increases in textile waste raise concerns globally about consumption and environmental effects. Some U.S. states and other countries are implementing policies to develop a textile circular economy where reuse, repair, and recycling keep textiles in use longer. This could create new jobs but currently doesn't have much funding or infrastructure. This GAO report looks at policy options to support this, such as:

• Requiring industry to be responsible for managing textile waste
• Removing sales tax on secondhand apparel
• Using tax credits to incentivize industry involvement

Read more HERE.

Contract Awarded: Insignia Embroidery

October 15, 2026, Contract Awarded: Insignia Embroidery.

Awardee: Conrad Embroidery Company, LLC.

Award Amount: $180,000.

See: SAM Notification.

Sources Sought: FY27 USAFA Cadet Swimsuits and Compression Shorts

October 15, 2026, Sources SoughtFY27 USAFA Cadet Swimsuits and Compression Shorts.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION; THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government.

he following estimated quantities represent projected annual requirements (exact quantities and sizes will be included with the award):

0001 Shorts Compression MNS 2,850 each
0002 Shorts Compression WMNS 450 each
0003 Swimsuit MNS 500 each
0004 Swimsuit WMNS 170 each

Domestic Preference / Sourcing: The Buy American Act and applicable Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses (e.g., DFARS 252.225-7001 / Berry Amendment DFARS 252.225-7012 as applicable to military apparel acquisitions) will apply.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: USMA SS Women's Overblouse

September 16, 2026, Contract Opportunity: USMA SS Women's Overblouse.

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command Installation Contracting Office, West Point, NY (MICC-West Point) is issuing this SOLICITATION/ Synopsis to procure a vendor to manufacture Overblouses, Women on a multi year at West Point NY.

Must be BERRY COMPLIANT.

See: SAM Notification.