Trade war, political uncertainties alter US apparel supply chain
"The US-China trade war and other disruptions like labor issues in Cambodia and political unrest in Central America have deeply impacted sourcing patterns in America. An analysis of the country’s men’s wear imports and shifting production proclivities reveals that the emergence of certain countries or regio... Read more
US apparel exports grow despite emergence of new markets
"With growing preference for ‘Made in America’ products, US textile and apparel exports increased by 0.9 per cent to $5,776.88 million from January to March 2019. Apparels exports during this period increased 5.04 per cent compared to the same quarter of 2018. Within these, export of functional apparels inc... Read more
European fashion leaders introduce new manifesto on circularity
"EURATEX (European Apparel and Textile Confederation), Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), International Apparel Federation (IAF) and Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) have collaborated to release a new policy for circular economy in textiles. The manifesto urges po... Read more
AI to help brands maximise their denim assortment
"With denim becoming the hottest selling product, brands like Levi’s and Madewell reported strong sales in the past quarter. Proving its sustainability over time, the global denim jeans market is predicted to reach $57.6bn by 2023. Edited, the most strategic tool for retail teams worldwide, uses AI and data to fu... Read more
Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen: Exhibitors ready to tap China’s market pote…
With around 30,000 designers and 2,000 retailers, Shenzhen has around 70 per cent share of China’s high-end women’s wear market. The city benefits from the South China’s status as a significant trading hub and a key area of the central government’s new Belt and Road Initiative, supported by Guan... Read more
US retail sector faces troubled times
Dark clouds hang over the US retail sector as a survey by the Institute for Supply Management shows retail is the only sector witnessing declining sales this year. The National Retail Federation had already forecasted in February 2019 that sales growth in US will slow this year as tax cut benefits fade and the trade wa... Read more
Colored cotton makes its way into the Turkey market
"To exploit its dominance in cotton production, Turkey now plans to develop colored cotton. The country will produce two completely natural and colored cotton known asx‘sarı gelin’ (yellow bride) and ‘gelincik’ (poppy). The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry plans to produce fabrics by using b... Read more
Sustainability initiatives by brands only way to reduce carbon footprint
"A new report by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) reveals, around £140-million worth of clothing is discarded every year in the UK. The fashion industry works on a ‘take-make-dispose’ model with new, cheaply-made and cheaply-sold items introduced every season. The total carbon footprint... Read more
Clothes get personal with a new cloud-based platform
"McKinsey & Company in its State of Fashion 2019 report had stated the trend towards personalisation is gaining speed. Driven by the benefit of reduced lead times, this trend will be led by small-scale players and a new generation of customised clothing start-ups who will create a new definition of ‘made to m... Read more
Bangladesh to sustain apparel exports through FDI, mechanised production
"In the last five years, Bangladesh has emerged as one of the top exporters to the US and the European Union. The country, over the years, has made a deep-rooted impact by exporting a record value of denim to both these markets. As the statistics from the European Statistical Office reveal, Bangladesh exported 11.46 pe... Read more
Fashion industry’s environmental impact, brands team up to chalk way forwar…
"A major source of environmental contamination, the global fashion industry, emits 10 per cent of the greenhouse emissions annually. Due to its long supply chain and energy-intensive production, the industry consumes more energy than aviation and shipping combined. As most of the clothing manufacturing is now undertake... Read more
AI reinvents shopping experiences through innovations
The integration of fashion and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly impacting the fashion industry as technology-driven innovations are reinventing not only customers’ interactions with garments but also their online and offline shopping experiences. Application of AI by Indian designers Fashion design... Read more
Thailand emerging as a new textile and garment hub
Several competitive advantages, often overlooked, are making Thailand a global production hub. The country is perfectly positioned to benefit optimally from China’s export problems. Besides, it also has an amazing demographic of young workers as against China who faces a chuck of ageing population. Increasing ta... Read more
Small retailers stride ahead with personalised services, e-com presence
"Most retailers are realising the importance of providing personalized services to their clients. Fashion Link, a distributor of European luxury women’s fashion brands, and Creative Concepts, the company’s sales branch, headquartered in Los Angeles’ The New Mart, noticed a visible expansion in its bus... Read more
India: Labor issues cloud India’s knitwear hub Tirupur’s development
"Once touted as the ‘knitwear capital of India, Tirupur, is currently mired by labor issues. Underemployment and rising costs of living, coupled with the continuing impact of policy measures such as the Goods and Services Tax, especially on small-scale manufacturers, is stagnating growth in the city with the shor... Read more
A perfect look for Spring/Summer
With weather becoming warm, it's time to bring out dresses again. A midi is a great choice for spring and summer as it is more airy and provides extra mobility. Its free flowing fabric exudes comfort and is perfect for transitional seasons. Polka dots According to All Women’s Talk, polka dots ad... Read more
Retailers up their sustainability quotient
Weather-related changes have long impacted retail businesses across the world. Besides affecting supply chain, these changes also impact sourcing patterns of retailers. However, brands across the world are adopting sustainable practices to minimise the impact of climate change on their operations. A 2017 study by Cone ... Read more
Technology leaders meet growing customer demands
"Technology leaders such as Amazon, Deliveroo, Netflix, and Uber Technologies have raised customer expectations of speed and convenience. Amazon, through Prime offering, has created a system of same day delivery. Customers can now expect to get a taxi, watch a film, or receive a meal almost instantaneously and to make ... Read more
A stable outlook for Chinese home textile industry
"Chinas’ home textile industry, during the first 11 months of 2018, maintained a steady growth rate. National Bureau of Statistics claims, around 1,861 home textile companies achieved total revenue of 193.302 billion yuan during January-November 2018, a year-on-year increase of 3.78 per cent and a decrease of 0.8... Read more
Efficient management, discipline to aid manufacturers tide over tough times
The Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates this year has garnered diverse reactions from the US finance experts. Many advised caution to apparel manufacturers. Darrin Beer, Western Regional Manager, Commercial Services, CIT Group points out apparel manufacturers should ensure their accounts receivable... Read more
Kingpins Amsterdam focuses on eco-friendly fabrics
"The recent edition of Kingpins Amsterdam, held on April 10 and 11, 2019 attracted the attention of several top international denim, jeanswear and fashion brands. However, attendance at this event was significantly lower than previous editions. This was mainly due to the cost cutting measures adopted by many companies.... Read more
Technology to mitigate the effects of fast fashion
"The concept of ‘fast fashion’ has ignited a media frenzy and intense backlash for the wide scale ramifications it has through its supply chain. This phenomenon has occurred over several decades, with the onset and expansion of globalisation. As trade barriers began to soften, major brands had the freedom t... Read more
EU leaders protest against Pakistan, trade commission upholds GSP+ grant
"There is growing discontent amongst EU leaders against Pakistan. EU’s home textile manufacturing sector recently accused Pakistan of distorting its textile manufacturing sector with cheap imports, poor quality, and a total lack of respect for labor and environmental rights, conditions which European manufacturer... Read more
India’s textile export sees positive growth in March ’19: CITI
"As per an analysis by CITI there has been a decline in exports of all textile products except cotton yarn/fabric/made-ups, handloom products etc, and carpet in March 2019 as compared to March 2018. However, exports of total textiles have shown a slight increase during the period. IIP of textiles in February 2019 went ... Read more
Shri Ravinder Kumar Passi elevated as new chairman of EPCH
Shri Ravinder Kumar Passi, Vice-Chairman-EPCH has been elevated as new Chairman of Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) during 164th meeting of Committee of Administration (COA) held on today informed Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director General – EPCH. Shri Passi has taken charge from Shri O.P. Prahladka. All ... Read more
Spring edition of IHGF-DELHI fair be held in April 2020
Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director General – EPCH informed that the dates of Spring edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair have been shifted from February to 15 – 19 April, 2020. Shri Kumar stated the reasons behind shifting of dates of Spring edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair by elaborating that after conclusion of IHGF-Delhi Fair... Read more
SPG Prints to display at Itma in Barcelona
SPG Prints will have a stand at Itma, Spain, June 20 to 26, 2019. For printing companies who are ready to embark on a digital textile printing journey, a visit to Itma wi... Read more
Monforts Textilmaschinen to display new innovations at ITMA 2019
Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG will demonstrate a range of new innovations in Industry 4.0 techniques at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, from June 20-26, 2019.... Read more
ITME 2020 pre-books 15,000 sq. mt. of exhibition space
Within just 24 hours of its online booking opening, India ITME 2020 received tremendous response with over 15,000 sq meters of its area already booked & 100 percent p... Read more
Over 280 exhibitors showcase textile technologies at ZhejiangTex 2019
Over 280 exhibitors are showcasing their textile technologies at the 20th ZheJiang International Trade Fair For Textile and Garment Industry (ZhejiangTex 2019) being held... Read more
Truetzschler opens new customer and technology centre
Textile machinery manufacturer Truetzschler recently opened a new customer and technology centre for nonwovens in Egelsbach near Frankfurt am Main to push technological i... Read more
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Welspun q4 income up four per cent
For the fourth quarter Welspun India’s total income was up 4.30 per cent as against the s... Read more
Vietnam builds ties with Norway
Vietnam and Norway have economic, trade and investment relations. Two-way trade represents a ye... Read more
AEPC, Social & Labor Convergence Program to launch program in India
AEPC has partnered Social & Labor Convergence for the launch of the Social and Labour Conve... Read more
ATSM to feature 300 international exhibits
Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM) Show, to be held from May 28-30, 2019, at the Mana Wynwoo... Read more
Leading apparel brands to meet lawmakers for climate legislation
Senior executives from more than 75 businesses in the United States, including apparel powerhou... Read more
Guatemala hopes to benefit from trade war
Guatemala is preparing for an increase in business from the United States-based apparel brands ... Read more
Experience zone opens in Tirupur
Voltas and Shima Seiki have opened an experience zone in Tirupur. The zone has state-of-the-art... Read more
Denim House Isko to introduce new performance wear fabric in US
Leading denim producer Isko will enter a new market in the United States next month when it int... Read more
Coats sales up two per cent
For the first four months of the year, Coats’ sales rose two per cent on both a currency-... Read more
Bangladesh fights for better prices
Bangladesh has not been receiving high prices for its garments. The main reason is its exports ... Read more
Bangladesh shops for Indian clothes
Clothes from India and Pakistan dominate Bangladesh’s apparel market ahead of the peak sa... Read more
Aarvee Denims & Exports registers 0.39 crore net profit in Q4
Aarvee Denims & Exports has posted net profit of Rs 0.39 crores for the period ended March ... Read more
Itma to feature Planet Textiles
Planet Textiles will take place on June 22, 2019, as part of Itma, Spain. Senior executives fro... Read more
VF Corp Q4 revenue up five per cent
VF Corp’s total revenue rose 5.5 per cent in the fourth quarter. Revenue from Vans, known... Read more
Ukraine invests in technical textiles
Ukraine will invest in the development of the technical textile and nonwovens industry. This is... Read more
Prada joins the list of fur-free brands
Prada has become the latest luxury player to go fur-free with the group’s brands, includi... Read more
Kraig Labs’ provisional patent applications to reduce future R&D costs
The five new provisional patent applications by Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc can reduce fut... Read more
HKTDC’s Hong Kong fashion week to commence on July 8
The HKTDC Hong Kong fashion week for spring/summer will be held from July 8 to 11, 2019. This i... Read more
India to remain top cotton producer in 2019-20
The economic research service of the USDA , in its latest ‘Cotton and Wool Outlook’... Read more
Over 100 brands, retailers attend BCI Forum in Sydney
Over 100 brands, retailers, NGOs, cotton scientists, farmers and industry attended the Better C... Read more
Claudio Taiana appointed as the new President of MarediModa
Claudio Taiana has been appointed as the new President of MarediModa. He will succeed Marco Bor... Read more
Few international buyers visit India International Knit Fair
The recently concluded 46th India International Knit Fair (IIKF), Tirupur witnessed fewer overs... Read more
Global demand for polyester film to increase 5.6 per cent
Driven by electrical and electronics sector, high-end display screens (OLED) and photovoltic ce... Read more
World cotton consumption to increase by 2.6 per cent
According to the initial projections by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), world cotton c... Read more
SPG Prints to display at Itma in Barcelona
SPG Prints will have a stand at Itma, Spain, June 20 to 26, 2019. For printing companies who ar... Read more
Monforts Textilmaschinen to display new innovations at ITMA 2019
Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG will demonstrate a range of new innovations in Indus... Read more
RCEP may hurt India’s competitiveness
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement may hurt India’s export ... Read more
Stefan Larsson appointed President of PVH Corp
Stefan Larsson has been appointed to the newly created role of President at PVH Corp. In his ne... Read more
Milan Men’s Fashion Week in June
Milan Fashion Week Men’s will be held June 14 to 17, 2019. New arrivals include Youser, t... Read more
M&S’ annual revenue down three per cent
M&S’ yearly group revenue fell three per cent. Pre-tax profit dropped 9.9 per cent. P... Read more
Kitex revenue up 12 per cent
The standalone revenue of Kitex Garments grew 12.38 per cent in 2018-19. PAT for the whole year... Read more
Now, luxury focus on Africa
Africa is the new frontier for luxury fashion. There has been a marked improvement in economic ... Read more
India-Vietnam business leaders attend Buyer-Seller meet in HCM city
A delegation of business executives representing 30 Indian companies led by the chairman of the... Read more
ITME 2020 pre-books 15,000 sq. mt. of exhibition space
Within just 24 hours of its online booking opening, India ITME 2020 received tremendous respons... Read more
CGS acquires Visual Next
CGS will acquire the business of Visual Next. The acquisition will further the complementary st... Read more
Milan to host Denim Premiere Vision next week
Denim Premiere Vision will be held in Italy from May 28 to 29, 2019. This international denim s... Read more
Italian fashion turnover up two per cent
The turnover of Italian fashion industry rose 2.8 per cent in 2018. Including textiles, leather... Read more
Over 280 exhibitors showcase textile technologies at ZhejiangTex 2019
Over 280 exhibitors are showcasing their textile technologies at the 20th ZheJiang Internationa... Read more
Walmart, Target, Bed Bath to face lawsuit for selling fake 'Egyptian' cotto…
Walmart Inc, Target Corp and Bed Bath & Beyond Inc will face a lawsuit for selling linen fa... Read more
Sue Bolton is new SDC president
Sue Bolton is the president of the Society of Dyers and Colorists (SDC). She will promote the b... Read more
Mango reduces water use in its jeans production cycle
Mango’s consumption of water, energy and chemicals has been reduced through the introduct... Read more
Pakistan knitwear exports up eight per cent
In the first 10 months of the current fiscal Pakistan’s knitwear exports rose 8.7 per cen... Read more