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Threadbare Peace: Why the US-China textile truce freezes pain instead of fi…

The historic economic understanding between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, reached in Busan last week, may have eased pressure on a few politically sensitive commodities like soybeans and rare earths but for the $350-billion global textile and apparel trade, it has broug... Read more

German Textile and Fashion Industry demands SME friendly procurement rules

The German Textile and Fashion Industry Federation (Gesamtverband textil+mode) is urgently warning the German Bundestag about the potential negative consequences for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs or Mittelstand) stemming from the currently debated public procurement law reform. Uwe Mazura... Read more

Intertextile Shanghai Spring 2026: Driving fashion’s future AI and sustaina…

As the global fashion supply chain rapidly evolves through technological advancements, China continues to cement its role as a leader in textile innovation. Against this backdrop, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 is set to kick off the new sourcing season from March 11&nda... Read more

H&M Foundation and Accenture warn incremental change can’t save fashion…

A new report from the H&M Foundation and Accenture reveals that the fashion industry has reached a critical inflection point, warning that incremental innovation alone is insufficient to meet climate targets. Instead, the ‘From Signals to Systems Change’ report advocates for a radical reim... Read more

A Stitch in Time: How circular fashion is moving from niche to the norm

Once considered a fringe movement, circular fashion is rapidly becoming a mainstream business reality. The linear model of ‘take, make, dispose’ that has long dominated the apparel industry is no longer sustainable, as evidenced by the staggering statistic that global garment production ... Read more

H&M invests in AltMat to scale India’s Next-Gen fiber innovation

In a defining move for India’s sustainable fashion ecosystem, H&M Group Ventures has made its first textile investment in the country, backing AltMat, an innovative materials startup that converts agricultural residues into natural cellulose fibers. The round also drew participation from Rainmat... Read more

EURATEX Director General pitches "New Business Model" at textile …

The global textile and apparel value chain is at a critical juncture, requiring a fundamental shift in its operating philosophy. This was the core message delivered by Dirk Vantyghem, Director General of the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX), during his presentation at the recent joint ... Read more

From Runway to Atmosphere: When clothes begin to clean the air

At Paris Fashion Week, Stella McCartney once again blurred the line between fashion and science. Her latest innovation, denim that actively purifies the air marks a radical evolution in the sustainability narrative. In partnership with the material technology company Pure.tech, McCartney unveiled garments... Read more

Obsessed with Talent: How a ‘Cultural Revolution’ is powering Trussardi’s f…

The inaugural 'Italian Fashion Days in India' (Le Giornate della Moda Italiana nel Mondo) officially kicked off yesterday, October 28, at the Italian Embassy in New Delhi, marking a significant new step in the strategic partnership between Italy and India. This three-city initiative, described as the first ... Read more

Global apparel trade moderates in 2025 as Asian exports weaken, Wazir Advis…

The global apparel trade continues to reflect the delicate balance between recovery and restraint, as revealed in the October 2025 ‘Global Apparel Trade & Retail Update’ by Wazir Advisors. Despite signs of retail stability in the West, uneven import demand and a cooling export momentum acr... Read more

Margins, Machines, and Misunderstandings: Inside the global garment shake-u…

The global garment industry, long a symbol of globalization’s success and excess is entering an age of disruption. Traditional business models are being upended by changing consumer behavior, supply chain shocks, and technological transformation. Yet according to renowned apparel strategist Da... Read more

New markets, new factories, India’s apparel industry looks to Africa

In the quiet industrial corridors of Ethiopia’s Hawassa Industrial Park, rows of sewing machines with local workers assemble garments destined for global retail shelves, many of them carrying ‘Made in Ethiopia’ tags, but backed by Indian capital, expertise, and supply chains. This scene ... Read more

China’s Carbon Ambition: From industrial giant to climate market leader

When Beijing announced plans to enter the international carbon markets this October, the message was unmistakable: China no longer intends to simply follow global climate rules, it aims to write them. The move, revealed in the ‘Progress Report of China’s National Carbon Market (2025)’ by... Read more

Fashion’s double bind, innovation meets the economics of convenience

“We need to make fashion for worms. Fashion that can decompose in the soil.” When Arizona Muse, model and environmental activist, delivered this provocative line at Première Vision Paris, she wasn’t being poetic. She was crystallizing fashion’s most pressing contradict... Read more

From satin to smart textiles, the rise of FDY in a changing market

In the complex world of polyester filament yarns, where POY (Partially Oriented Yarn) is the foundation and DTY (Drawn Textured Yarn) offers bulk and stretch, Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY) stands out as a finished, direct-use product with a unique and critical role. Unlike its counterparts, FDY's one-step, high-... Read more

Polyester’s reign vs. Lyocell’s strain, can green fibers survive?

The recent job cuts announced by Lenzing, a pioneer in sustainable cellulosic fibers, are a stark reflection of the complex challenges facing Europe's textile industry. While the global fiber market is growing, this growth is overwhelmingly driven by low-cost, high-volume production of synthetic fib... Read more

Indian Textile and Apparel Exports Hit Hard in September: As US tariffs tak…

The Indian textile and apparel industry has shown the first clear signs of being impacted by the new US tariffs, as export data for September 2025 revealed a significant decline. The figures, compiled by CITI, indicate that the US administration's decision to impose an additional 25% penalty on Indian goods... Read more

Fast, cheap, unstoppable, Shein shockwave hits Germany’s fashion retial

In a country known for its deep-rooted retail traditions, discerning shoppers, and a growing emphasis on sustainability, the rise of Shein, China’s ultra-fast fashion powerhouse stands out as one of the most striking retail stories of recent years. Once dismissed as a niche online brand catering to te... Read more

Europe’s Circular Turn: The Danish vision shaping a new industrial era

In a speech that captured both urgency and ambition, Danish MEP Rasmus Nordqvist stood before an audience of European policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability advocates at a recent event hosted by the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2025, and declared what may soon become the new mantra... Read more

“The US government’s economic data makes no sense. It’s a con.” says David …

“The US government’s economic data makes no sense. It’s a con,” declares David Birnbaum, strategic planner for the global garment export industry. “The United States under Donald Trump is joining the national GDP conmen — and is increasingly paying the cheater risk premiu... Read more

India's fiber sector spins a new thread of growth

India's clothing fiber sector is on the cusp of a revolutionary decade, moving beyond its traditional identity as a cotton powerhouse to embrace a future where technology, sustainability, and digital commerce form the new foundation of growth. Projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6 p... Read more

Global Supply Chain Earthquake: The 100% ‘Trump Tariff’ and the scramble fo…

The imposition of an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese goods by President Donald Trump—a move that underscores the fickleness and high-stakes nature of recent U.S. trade policy—has triggered a seismic shift in the global textile and apparel industry. This sudden, massive hike, effective from... Read more

Trump's 100% Tariff on China: Why should Indian apparel exporters not view …

The announcement by President Donald Trump to impose an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese goods, on top of existing duties, marks a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war. This dramatic policy shift, characteristic of the President's recent history of abrupt and high-stakes trade decisions, ... Read more

Yarn Expo Autumn 2025: A premier international platform for the yarn indust…

Yarn Expo Autumn 2025 concluded a highly successful run, firmly establishing its position as the premier international platform for the yarn and fiber industry. The event successfully united over 22,000 visitors from 111 countries and regions with nearly 580 exhibitors, creating an unparalleled sourcing h... Read more