Bangladesh's RMG industry a boon for India's raw material exports
Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry, a global powerhouse, continues its rapid expansion, leading to rise in raw material imports. Recent data from the Bangladesh Bank reveals a significant uptick in imports during the first four months of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July-October). Specifically, yarn... Read more
India’s Export Divide: Apparel growth masks textile decline
A recent analysis of collated export data by CITI for February 2025 reveals some intriguing trends for Indian textile and apparel sector. In February 2025, Indian textile exports saw a downturn, registering a 7.35 per cent decrease compared to February 2024. This decline is further reflected in the cumulat... Read more
India’s GST Maze: Textile units caught in classification chaos
The recent investigations by the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) officials into over 20 textile units across India, over misclassification of processing activities, highlight a critical challenge within the GST regime. At the heart of the problem is the distinction between ‘job work services&rsq... Read more
A Resurgence in Denim and Deals: GAP and Old Navy's 2024 triumph
In a retail scenario that is constantly shifting with changing consumer preferences and economic pressures, Gap Inc., and specifically its flagship brands Gap and Old Navy, have emerged as unexpected winners in 2024. Once facing concerns about their relevance with declining sales, these iconic American bran... Read more
Indian designers elevate global fashion at Moscow Fashion Week
The Fourth Moscow Fashion Week, held from March 13 to 18, 2025, at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall, reaffirmed its status as a key event in the global fashion industry. The event attracted leading designers, industry professionals, international buyers, and fashion enthusiasts, creating a dynamic platfor... Read more
Vietnam’s VIATT 2025 expands global reach with innovation and sustainabilit…
Record growth in attendance and exhibitors The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) 2025 concluded successfully, further solidifying its role as a key trade platform for the global textile industry. The second edition, held from 26-28 February 2025, saw ov... Read more
Fashion's Future: The rise of dropshipping in global and Indian e-commerce
Dropshipping, the innovative e-commerce model where retailers sell products without holding inventory, has quietly transformed into a global juggernaut. In recent years, dropshipping has seen explosive growth, with by platforms like Shopify, AliExpress, and SaleHoo. Global dropshipping scenario The globa... Read more
Global spandex market poised for explosive growth, India's position on the …
The global spandex market is stretching its way to significant growth, projected to reach a staggering $20.8 billion by 2033, says a recent market analysis. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4 per cent from its current value of $9.3 billion in 2023. Driven by a growing demand ... Read more
India's protectionist policies strangle man-made fiber exports, say critics
India's ‘Make in India’ initiative faces numerous challenges as Quality Control Orders (QCOs) draws criticism for stifling export competitiveness, particularly in the critical man-made fiber (MMF) sector. A recent analysis in the Business Standard highlights the detrimental impact of these QCOs,... Read more
Indian textile sector faces raw materials price disparity highlights CITI r…
A recent report by CITI by Manoj Sharma, reveals a concerning trend for Indian yarn manufacturers: a significant price disparity between domestic and international prices for key raw materials, PSF (Polyester Staple Fiber) and VSF (Viscose Staple Fiber). The data, compiled for February 2025, highlights a po... Read more
Texhibition Istanbul 2025 draws global textile industry to Turkiye
Texhibition Istanbul 2025 reaffirmed its status as a leading international trade fair for fabrics, yarns, and textile accessories. Organized by ITKIB Fuarcılık A S in collaboration with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (ITHIB), the event took place from March 5-7 at the Istanbul Expo Center. It we... Read more
EU-India FTA: Textile & apparel industry poised for a transformative le…
With a renewed push and a target of finalizing a deal by the end of 2025, the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India is generating a lot of excitement, particularly within the textile and apparel (T&A) sector. This landmark deal, touted as "the largest deal of this ... Read more
Unravelling the interplay between apparel prices and Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a critical barometer of economic health, reflects the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of consumer goods and services. While food and energy prices often dominate headlines, the subtle fluctuations within the apparel sector also weave a significan... Read more
Luxury in Flux: Navigating shifts in consumer behaviour, market dynamics
The global luxury industry, synonymous with exclusivity and opulence, is changing as is revealed in Bain & Company's 23rd Annual Luxury Report. It highlights a nuanced landscape marked by shifting consumer behavior, regional disparities, and evolving market dynamics. What is driving change? Macroecon... Read more
The Tariff Tightrope: India's textile industry navigates US trade barriers
The reverberations of Trump administrations latest tariffs have extended far beyond American borders, casting a long shadow over the Indian textile and apparel industry, a vital cog in the nation’s economic machinery. As a key exporter to the US market, India's textile sector is now passing through a ... Read more
US Tariffs: A global trade war with far-reaching consequences
The Trump administration's decision to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico has sent ripples of uncertainty throughout the global economy. This move has sparked fears of an all-out trade war, with potentially devastating consequences for businesses and consumers worldwide. Howev... Read more
VF Corp's shifting sourcing landscape a look at 2023-2024 trends
In an era of geopolitical volatility and supply chain disruptions, apparel giants are navigating a complex landscape, meticulously adjusting their sourcing strategies. A recent analysis by Sheng Lu, Professor & Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the Universi... Read more
Luxury in Flux: Navigating shifts in consumer behaviour, market dynamics
The global luxury industry, synonymous with exclusivity and opulence, is changing as is revealed in Bain & Company's 23rd Annual Luxury Report. It highlights a nuanced landscape marked by shifting consumer behavior, regional disparities, and evolving market dynamics. What is driving change? Macr... Read more
TechnoSport, Karl Mayer, and A T E host successful open house event in Indi…
TechnoSport has taken a significant leap in activewear manufacturing by integrating high-performance Karl Mayer tricot machines at its new mega factory in Perundurai, South India. This marks a milestone as the first activewear brand in the region to leverage such advanced warp knitting technology. With this... Read more
Filo 63rd edition concludes with strong results in Milan
The 63rd edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, wrapped up in Milan with highly positive results, reaffirming its role as a key industry event. Despite global economic challenges, exhibitors showcased innovative and sustainable collections, attracting significant interest from buyer... Read more
Shift SS 2025 expands with bigger venue and more brands
After a successful debut, Shift returns on June 29-30, 2025, at the Taets venue, now in a larger hall to accommodate its growth. This expansion allows the menswear platform to welcome more brands while keeping everything under one roof for a seamless experience. A significant number of first-editio... Read more
Aarti Vijay Gupta showcases ‘Kalighat Stories’ with Liva at London Fashion …
Tradition meets innovation on the global stage Aarti Vijay Gupta brought a fresh perspective to sustainable fashion at London Fashion Week with the debut of her FW25 collection, Kalighat Stories. The collection, created in collaboration with Liva’s eco-friendly fabrics, paid homage to India&rs... Read more
MOD'Unica textile fair showcases innovation and industry resilience
Successful launch of MOD'Unica The inaugural edition of MOD'Unica, the textile fair organized by ATP - Textile and Clothing Association of Portugal with Spormex's support, gathered around 100 exhibitors on February 26-27 at Exponor’s Pavilion 1. The event established itself as a key meeting p... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: Celebrating sustainability and charting a course for responsible growth
The recent Bharat Tex 2025 (Feb 12-17) concluded with a resounding call for sustainability in the Indian textile industry. The Sustainability Fashion ... Read more
India should ‘Run Faster’ amidst global textile competition
India's textile industry holds immense potential, but needs to accelerate its development to compete with the likes of China, according to Eric Dorchi... Read more
India poised to seize global textile opportunity: Robert Antoshak
India is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the global textile industry, according to Robert Antoshak of Gherzi Textile Organization. Speaking exc... Read more
AEPC thanks PM for apparel industry support
The apparel export industry expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his encouraging speech at Bharat Tex 2025. Apparel Export Promotio... Read more
Bharat Tex 2025: PM Modi highlights India's textile growth
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, highlighting India’s textile heritage and expanding global reach. He toured the... Read more
Global Textiles Wrap Up 2024, Outlook 2025: Year of resilience and transformation
Year 2024 has seen dynamic shifts and surprising resilience in the global textile sector. Despite facing numerous challenges, the industry demonstrated an i... Read more
Sustaining the 1.5°C Goal: The corporate imperative of COP28
“COP28, coined as 'the financial focus COP,' will centre its discussions on vital financial and investment matters, highlighting the pivotal involvement... Read more
The crucial role of mega textile hubs in establishing India’s global leadership
Dr S N Modani, Managing Director, CEO, Sangam India is also the Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association. With 33 years of experience in the textil... Read more
Eurecat x Canmartex to develop predictive quality control systems for knitwear t…
Aracne's system uses photonics, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to predict potential manufacturing defects before the fabric is made. This ... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
Zara opens new-style Asia flagship store in China
Inditex-owned fast-fashion retailer, Z ... Read more
Uttar Pradesh signs two MoUs for the PM MITRA Park on the Lucknow-Hardoi bo…
Announcing plans to set up a PM MITRA Park on the Lucknow-Hardoi border, Yogi Adityan... Read more
CHINA INSIGHTS
Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards
With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for... Read more
China: Silk city Shengze is pilot zone for the world-class textile cluster
Shengze, home to the largest silk wholesale market known for silk and man-made s... Read more
SIDBI to boost MSMEs in T&A industry with two new MoUs
To boost the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) textile and garment industry i... Read more
Pakistan’s apparel exports grow by 19% in 8M FY2024-25: Report
Growing at a rate of approximately 19 per cent, Pakistan's clothing exports reached a... Read more
Navi Mumbai launches new project to manage post-consumer textile waste
Navi Mumbai has launched an innovative project for managing post-consumer textile was... Read more
Lenzing Conclave in Ludhiana unveils cutting-edge fiber solutions
Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, successfully hosted th... Read more
Kraig Biocraft Labs breaks record with largest spider silk gene insert in s…
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc, a leader in spider silk biotechnology, has made a m... Read more
SaigonTex-SaigonFabric 2025 to witness participation from over 1,100 exhibi…
To be held in the Ho Chi Minh City next month-international exhibition for the textil... Read more
EuRIC textile branch to boost textile circularity across EU with new policy…
In a recently released manifesto, The Textiles Branch of EuRIC (European Recycling In... Read more
Chaoshan Textile and Garment Exhibition 2025 sets new records in scale and …
The 4th Chaoshan Textile and Garment Exhibition (CTGE) 2025, held from March 18 to 20... Read more
Shaft Jeans launches a new jeans range made through 100% Made-in-Italy digi…
Italo-French premium jeans brand, Shaft Jeans has launched Shaft Pixel, a new style a... Read more
Textile Recycling Expo to make its debut on June 4, 2025 in Brussels
The highly anticipated Textiles Recycling Expo will debut this year from June 4, 2025... Read more
Karnataka to establish textile park in Bagalkot district through PPP
The Karnataka Government plans to establish a textile park in Guledagudda, in the Bag... Read more
Maharashtra Government procures 4.4 million quintals of cotton through CCI
The Maharashtra government has procured 4.4 million quintals of cotton as of March 18... Read more
Jeanologia marks World Water Day by saving 20 million cubic meters of pollu…
Jeanologia reaffirms its commitment to revolutionizing the textile industry by elimin... Read more
India’s T&A exports rise by 7% from April-December 2024
From April-December 2024, India's textile and apparel (T&A) exports, including ha... Read more
A&E inaugurates 24th production plant in Chattogram
Leading global thread supplier, American & Efird (A&E) has inaugurated its 24... Read more
UKFT releases new report o boost social and ethical compliance within domes…
A new report titled, ‘Responsible UK Fashion and Textile Supply Chains,’ ... Read more
Turkiye’s towel exports to the US rise as entrepreneurs launch new initiati…
As per recent data from the country’s Ministry of Commerce, driven by entrepren... Read more
Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the EU rise by 61% in January 2025: Eurostat
Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) increased by... Read more
Nykaa Fashion adds Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein to the platform
Expanding its global fashion portfolio, leading e-commerce retailer Nykaa Fashion has... Read more
Nike's Q3 revenue falls 9% amid weak consumer demand
Nike, Inc reported a 9 per cent drop in revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2025,... Read more
Global sports apparel market to expand to $383.89 billion by 2030: Report
Poised for significant growth, the global sports apparel market is projected to reach... Read more