Mending ways with the US seems to be a tall order for India
"With the US President Trump imposing import duties on Indian products such as textiles, gems and jewellery, automotive, organic chemicals and pharmaceuticals, this could spell bad times especially for SMEs in the country. The impact could be huge, as the US accounts for nearly 16 per cent of India’s total export... Read more
Facing financial pressures, is Alok Industries on the verge of closure…
"Alok Industries, one of the most formidable players in Indian textile space, has been reeling under financial pressure and may soon be declared bankrupt if the dues aren’t paid. The current 270-day deadline for resolution set under the insolvency code is already over and the company management is trying to get s... Read more
Spotlight on post-consumer recycled denim at Denim Première Vision
"The recent edition of Denim Première Vision brought to fore many developments in the denim sector. Global companies such as Bossa, Kilim and Berto presented fabrics made with fiber from post-consumer recycled denim. A panel discussion was devoted to the developments in post-consumer recycled denim (PCRD) and be... Read more
US-Rwanda dispute: Trade battle continues with tariffs and sanctions
"This seems to be a classic case of the big fish trying to swallow the smaller fish. The Rwandian move of imposing tariffs on the US export of second-hand clothes seems to have bruised many egos in the Donald Trump administration, which promptly suspended duty-free access to the US markets for Rwandan clothing. This sq... Read more
Decrease in yarn and fabric production in Q4/17:ITMF
"All surveyed countries, apart from Brazil and Germany, expect a decrease in yarn output in the first quarter of 2018. Global yarn stocks were stable between the third and fourth quarter of 2017. A reduction in Brazil of 11 per cent, Egypt of 9 per cent, and Europe 4 per cent was cancelled out by a 3 per cent increase ... Read more
Welspun: Continues to lead with renewed focus on sustainability and CS…
"One of the most important of the company’s investments includes the launch of Wel-Trak™ - a patented, end-to-end traceability process that ensures that customers can trace the origin of the cotton raw materials throughout the supply chain from farm to retail shelf. Welspun also entered into a tie-up with O... Read more
Trump’s policies isolating the US, shaking up world trade order
"With the Trump administration imposing tariffs on a host of foreign-made goods, US trade scenario is becoming challenging day by day. Earlier it was China, and now it’s Canada’s turn to replicate it as the Trump government has imposed steel and aluminum tariffs on the European Union, Canada, and Mexico. Ca... Read more
India’s growing prominence in global e-com landscape
"The Hong Kong Trade Development Council has published a research on India’s growing e-commerce consumerism. As per the report, India is considered a difficult market to do business, despite substantial improvement in the ease of doing business in recent years. In the World Bank’s Doing Business 2018 report... Read more
Plus size fashion getting into mainstream in the US
"The industry has been slow to learn lesson, things are getting on track. The women’s plus size fashion market has witnessed growth of over 38 per cent from two years ago, reports Smith. The plus size market is the fastest-growing segment in the US, but it still accounts for 1.6 per cent of the market, which is m... Read more
Focus on Sustainability: France plans to ban discarding unsold clothin…
"As per the European Clothing Action Plan, Europeans consumed over 6.4 million ton of clothing in 2017. France alone discards 600,000 ton of clothing and accessories per year, reveals a case study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, of which only a quarter is collected in recycling bins or charity shops. Under the count... Read more
Fashion sustainability needs pragmatic approach and industry collabora…
"Shifts in how we make and consume clothing are stretching planetary resources to breaking point, feels Michael Stanley-Jones, Nairobi-based Programme Management Officer of UN Environment’s Poverty-Environment Initiative. As per a 2016 McKinsey report, clothing production has doubled, the average consumers’... Read more
Myanmar needs to work on its competitive advantage to maintain growth
Myanmar textile factories have been facing the heat of higher labour wages as union officials still don’t feel that the new minimum wage of K4,800 is enough to cover the increasingly high cost of living, especially in urban areas where most factories are located, and have demanded K5,600 to K6,600. In lieu to thi... Read more
Resistance to 3D virtual prototyping a stumbling block in apparel sect…
"Although many fashion and apparel companies have adopted tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite and PDM systems within their product development process, the implementation of 3D virtual prototyping tools have been met with resistance. The reasons vary from company to company but they must be addressed as the immense num... Read more
Fast Fashion needs fast action
"Fashion is responsible for 92 million tons of solid waste dumped in landfills each year. The fashion industry is also the second biggest consumer of water, producing 20 per cent of wastewater while also generating more greenhouse gas emissions than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. The equivale... Read more
Denim makes a splash with innovations and new trends
"Casual denim, in the last few years, has given way to a more relaxed wear such as yoga pants and jeggings. People prefer to buy latest fabric technology such as five-pocket trousers in extra stretch materials and trendier style variations. The industry is innovating denim with renewed focus. Designers are developing c... Read more
Growing consumer awareness giving rise to sustainable clothing practic…
"Bruce Atherley, Executive Director, Cotton Council International (CCI) recently said disposable, fast fashion has made a big contribution to the rise of synthetic, man-made fibres that are cheap to manufacture, though not easily recycled, leaving a damaging footprint on the environment. Unfortunately, scientific resea... Read more
US textile buyers diversifying their sourcing base
"For the past many years, two of the biggest global textile buyers, US and European, have been following the China + 1 or China + many sourcing strategies. Among these +1 or +many would be Asian countries, viz., Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka. However, recent OTEXA statistics reveal even though US imports from t... Read more
The textile industry on expansion mode
Currently estimated at $110 billion, the Indian textile industry is likely to grow to $250 billion in the next two years. The country currently exports textiles worth $40 billion every year. The last two years have witnessed a new surge of optimism in the textile sector as the centre has announced capital investment s... Read more
Wool activewear a new global fashion fad
"Leading athleisure companies are experimenting with growing acceptance of wool activewear and the properties associated with it. Be it wool’s softness and odour-resisting properties, brands like Adidas and Lululemon are making sure the trend catches on. Added to this, wool’s inherent properties such as bre... Read more
Perf' launched with a combination of Italian design and cutting-edge t…
"The products offered by the brand are dedicated to all those heroes, who live with a "Never Give Up" attitude and extreme zeal. From runners who run for leisure, to fitness freaks who take their every single workout to a new level and to professional athletes who play the game at the highest level, Perf lets each of t... Read more
Automation making deep inroads in global textile industry
"Automation has been making inroads in the textile industry rapidly owing to increasing competition, rising labour costs and lack of skilled workforce. While the industry has started taking steps, it has yet to catch up with the global counterparts. Deploying automation has multiple advantages such as eliminating human... Read more
Sustainable Fashion Blueprint Report 2018 offers framework
"A new 56-page report entitled ‘Sustainable Fashion Blueprint Report 2018’ reviews the state of the industry, analysing the sustainability initiatives currently being implemented, and offers a framework that fashion businesses can follow in their efforts to reduce their negative environmental and social imp... Read more
US-China trade face-off result of skewed understanding of realities
"Therefore, the reasons for China’s protest are perfectly valid. After all, the country has achieved phenomenal success in globalisation through selective protection, credit subsidies, state-owned enterprises, domestic-content rules, and technology-transfer requirements. Although the US has alleged that Chinese p... Read more
Despite increasing popularity, growth in wool industry is an uphill ta…
"Woolgrowers at the event said, production has serious limitations. In Australia, the producer of over 80 per cent of the world fine apparel wool, production growth is limited by the lack of Merino ewes, the high lamb and mutton price, poor seasons, wild dog predation, land committed to cropping and in some cases a lac... Read more
Trade ties: A balancing act for two global economies
"The US has been the undisputed leader in trade negotiations. Notably, so as it governs the world’s biggest share of exports of services. US exports more services than it imports from the rest of the world, a $230 billion surplus. Let’s take a look at how the entire calculation works. Apple pays its subcont... Read more
9th Shanghai International Digital Printing Industry Fair (TPF 2018) from April 19
"The 9th Shanghai International Digital Printing Industry Fair (TPF 2018) will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from April 19 to 21, 2018. Th... Read more
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Home Textiles & Furnishings FairHong Kong twin fairs draw major crowds
Twin fairs, the Hong Kong Houseware Fair and Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair were held from April 20 to 23, 2018. The two fairs welcomed close ... Read more
HKTDC to host Houseware Fair and Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair
HKTDC will host Hong Kong Houseware Fair and Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair simultaneously from April 20 to 23, 2018 at the Hong Kong Conventi... Read more
HKTDC to host home textiles and furnishing fair in April
HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair will be held in Hong Kong from April 20 to 23, 2018. The fair is a dedicated sourcing platform and an inf... Read more
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Italy textile machinery makers to display at Techtextil
Italian machinery manufacturers involved in the production of machines for technical textiles will show their innovative solutions at Techtextil, US, May 22 to 24. Italia... Read more
Digital Printing Zone to debut at Intertextile Shanghai Spring Edition
"Despite the economic ups and downs in China over the last few years, demand for premium European textiles remains high. Whether it be premium wool for the flourishing su... Read more
Textile coatings market forecasted to grow over 3 per cent
Global textile coatings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9 per cent from 2017 to 2025. Of all the segments, the polyurethane and polyvinylchloride sub-segments h... Read more
GMMSA 2018 ends on a high note
The 3rd Edition of the Garment Machine Manufacturers Suppliers Association (GMMSA) ended on a positive note in Ludhiana. The exhibitors showcased their range of technolog... Read more
Knitting technology expo GMMSA 2018 in Ludhiana attracting footfalls
The third edition of Garments Machinery Manufacturers & Suppliers Association (GMMSA) expo is now on in Ludhiana, the knitwear hub of India. The event is focussed on ... Read more
US cotton farmers anxious about ongoing trade war with China
American cotton farmers are worried about the trade war with China. The US cotton market has be... Read more
Trade war with the US will hurt India
The US has imposed tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from India. India, in return, will ra... Read more
Taxes cripple Zimbabwe’s textile and apparel industry
Zimbabwe’s textile and garment industry is facing rough weather due to heavy taxation and... Read more
Simply Be launches new range of sustainable jeans
Simply Be has become the first UK retailer to launch new jeans made from a blend of cotton and ... Read more
Puma signs Ayton, names Jay-Z President basketball division
Puma is making a major play to get back in the world of basketball, and the company took a big ... Read more
Marc Nelson Denim launches whiskey-infused denims
Tennessee-based men’s wear brand Marc Nelson Denim has launched whiskey-infused denim whi... Read more
Le Col launches Tour series jersey
Le Col is launching an official supporters’ Tour based on Le Col’s SS18’s Pro... Read more
Lacoste develops Olympics range
Sports apparel brand Lacoste has developed new men’s clothing and accessories line in par... Read more
Italian machinery production up eight per cent
In 2017, Italian textile machinery production rose eight per cent while exports grew seven per ... Read more
Heimtextil to display Indian crafts
Heimtextil & Ambiente, to be held in New Delhi, June 27 to 29, 2018, will display India&rsq... Read more
C&A Foundation to invest $1.5 million for circular fashion initiatives
The C&A Foundation has announced $1.5 million to fund five circular fashion initiatives wor... Read more
Global cotton prices headed north
Cotton prices are headed towards historic highs. Reasons include overall trade volatility, a lo... Read more
CoolVisions offers modern performance fiber
Polypropylene brand CoolVisions is a developer and manufacturer of revolutionary dyeable perfor... Read more
US-China trade dispute deepens
The US-China trade dispute deepened after China vowed to retaliate against President Donald Tru... Read more
Asean may benefit from US-China stand-off
The ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China will benefit Thailand and Asean m... Read more
Two major brands contribute to circular economy
Two major brands – Guess and The North Face–are establishing programs to keep goods... Read more
Bangladesh to construct 300 green RMG factories
Commerce minister Tofail Ahmed says nearly 300 green readymade garment (RMG) factories are unde... Read more
New recycling method embraces the full cycle of apparel reuse
A new report suggests the environmental impact of an item's journey continues to go unnoticed a... Read more
Canada: Legislation introduced to ratify Trans-Pacific free trade deal
Canada’s Liberal government has introduced a legislation to ratify a free trade deal with... Read more
HGH India opens doors on July 3, expecting 35 per cent rise in exhibitors
The 7th edition of HGH India 2018, the annual trade show for home textiles, home decor, gifts a... Read more
New Delhi to host Heimtextil from June 27
Heimtextil & Ambiente will be held in New Delhi from June 27 to 29, 2018. The fair will bri... Read more
Vietnam yarn exports up 14 per cent this year
In the first quarter of 2018, Vietnam’s exports of yarns and fibers were up 14.2 per cent... Read more
Toray sets up textile base
Japan-based Toray Industries, has opened a new textile and apparel development base. This will ... Read more
Colombia looking to join CPTPP trade deal
Colombia has formally requested for permission to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreem... Read more
ThreadSol partners Thailand RMG for innovative technologies
ThreadSol has entered into a partnership with garment manufacturers in Thailand. The partnershi... Read more
Chinese largest buyers of Australian Merino wool
China is Australia’s largest wool customer, buying about 80 per cent of Australian wool. ... Read more
NCR textile units face a shortage of dyes
Dyeing factories in Delhi-NCR region are facing a shortage of dyes. Imports of raw material fro... Read more
Turkey textile firms urge government to delay China import fees
Turkish textile firms have asked the government to postpone plans of imposing new requirements ... Read more
Burberry sales down one per cent
Burberry’s sales were down one per cent last year. Pre-tax profits grew five per cent and... Read more
London Textile Committee takes steps to increase cotton, jute supplies
The London Textile Committee report has recommended immediate measures to increase the cotton o... Read more
Australia keen on FTA with EU
Australia has kicked off negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union to dri... Read more
Puma signs endorsement deal with Marvin Bagley III
Top NBA draft prospect Marvin Bagley III has signed a five-year footwear and apparel endorsemen... Read more
As trade war escalates, EU backs tariffs against US
EU countries approved a raft of tariffs targeting US goods including blue jeans, whiskey and mo... Read more
Christian Dior world's largest retailer, Zara second
Christian Dior tops as a retailer in Forbes annual list of the “world’s largest pub... Read more
Activewear harmful to environment, health
Despite consumer preferences, the activewear is now dominated by synthetics, research reveals t... Read more
Inditex looks to innovative technologies to boost business
Inditex , the world's largest clothing retailer and owner of the Zara chain, is developing new ... Read more
r21 Holdings appoints new President, CEO
Fast fashion pioneer r21 Holdings has made three new appointments. Laurie Van Brunt was appoint... Read more
White Show teams up with Project announces global partnership
Menswear show Project has teamed up with White Show to launch an exclusive collaboration for SS... Read more
MarediModa and Performance Days trade shows adjust dates
MarediModa and Performance Days have come to an agreement to avoid overlapping dates from the u... Read more