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Milano Unica 40th edition sees record exhibitors and more global visitors

Milano Unica 40th edition sees record exhibitors and more global visitors

    Record participation and global growth The 40th edition of Milano Unica, the premier high-end textile and accessories trade show, concluded with record-breaking numbers at Fiera Milano Rho. A total of 723 exhibitors participated, reinforcing the event’s growing international appeal. Internati... Read more

Sustainable Apparel Forum 2025 drives sustainability in Bangladesh’s appare…

Sustainable Apparel Forum 2025 drives sustainability in Bangladesh’s apparel industry

    Dhaka hosts 6th edition of SAF The 6th Sustainable Apparel Forum (SAF) concluded successfully in Dhaka, reinforcing Bangladesh’s commitment to responsible sourcing. Organized by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the event br... Read more

Bharat Tex 2025 - Handicrafts set for February in Greater Noida

Bharat Tex 2025 - Handicrafts set for February in Greater Noida

    The 2nd edition of Bharat Tex 2025-Handicrafts will take place from February 12-15, 2025, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. This major event, part of the global Bharat Tex 2025 trade fair, will highlight India’s handicraft traditions alongside modern innovations. Organized b... Read more

GTE 2025 to showcase garment tech innovations alongside Bharat Tex

GTE 2025 to showcase garment tech innovations alongside Bharat Tex

    The 37th Garment Technology Expo (GTE) 2025 will take place at the India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, alongside Bharat Tex 2025. This premier event, set for February 14-17, will feature cutting-edge garment manufacturing technology, innovations, materials, and services. GTE 2025 will host 1... Read more

CITI Report: High raw material costs squeeze Indian yarn manufacturers

CITI Report: High raw material costs squeeze Indian yarn manufacturers

    A recent price comparison study by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) highlights significant cost competitiveness challenge for Indian yarn manufacturers against their Chinese counterparts in January 2025. The data, focusing on the price trends of Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) and Vi... Read more

Brexit's Ripple Effect: How a UK-India FTA could reshape British apparel re…

Brexit's Ripple Effect: How a UK-India FTA could reshape British apparel retail

    Brexit has prompted the UK to seek new trade partnerships globally, and a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India holds significant implications for the British apparel retail sector. While the primary focus of Brexit's impact has been on trade with the EU, this new dynamic with India could ... Read more

Prakash Shah honored with ITAMMA Lifetime Award, stresses people over profi…

Prakash Shah honored with ITAMMA Lifetime Award, stresses people over profit

    N D Mhatre, Director General (Tech) of ITAMMA, emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence in the digital era. Speaking at a recent industry event, he stated that AI should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a challenge, enabling businesses to track product characteristics from product... Read more

Intertextile Shanghai to showcase sustainable functional textiles

Intertextile Shanghai to showcase sustainable functional textiles

    Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics - Spring Edition 2025 is set to spotlight sustainability and innovation, with over 3,000 exhibitors spanning 190,000 square meter at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. As the textile industry accelerates its shift toward eco-friendly practices, the e... Read more

Spring Fair 2025 closes with growth, innovation, and new connections

Spring Fair 2025 closes with growth, innovation, and new connections

       Spring Fair 2025 concluded its 75th edition at NEC Birmingham, bringing together over 38,000 retail buyers and industry professionals. The UK’s largest retail trade show for home, gift, and fashion showcased trends, fostered business growth, and strengthened industry connections. ... Read more

Miu Miu continues to reigns supreme in Lyst Index for Q4 2024

Miu Miu continues to reigns supreme in Lyst Index for Q4 2024

    The Lyst Index, a quarterly ranking of fashion's most coveted brands and products, has released its highly anticipated report for the fourth quarter of 2024 (October to December). This definitive guide to the industry's hottest trends offers valuable insights into consumer behavior and the ever-evol... Read more

GSP+ withdrawal looms Pakistan's textile sector is on edge

GSP+ withdrawal looms Pakistan's textile sector is on edge

    Pakistan's textile and apparel sector, faces a critical juncture as the European Union (EU) scrutinizes its commitment to human rights and governance under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+). Recent statements from EU officials, while acknowledging Pakistan's progress and its status a... Read more

Turkish fashion goes green & digital for competitive edge

Turkish fashion goes green & digital for competitive edge

        Metamorphosis project strengthens digital transformation Turkey’s apparel industry has taken a significant step forward with the completion of the “From Design to Production: Digital Transformation in the Apparel Industry (metamorphosis)” project, led by the Istanbul ... Read more

Rise of Southeast Asia, challenging China's textile dominance

Rise of Southeast Asia, challenging China's textile dominance

       Asia has long been the world's manufacturing hub for textiles and apparel, with a complex web of intra-regional trade leading to economic growth and shaping global fashion trends. This network, however, is constantly evolving, influenced by factors like shifting labor costs, technologica... Read more

Bharat Tex 2025 app & website launched for seamless engagement

Bharat Tex 2025 app & website launched for seamless engagement

     Union Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao applauded industry bodies for their proactive role in organizing Bharat Tex 2025, calling it the largest and most comprehensive textile event ever. She highlighted its significance in positioning India as a reliable and sustainable sourcing and investm... Read more

Is Pakistani fashion losing spark with its focus on celebrification & c…

Is Pakistani fashion losing spark with its focus on celebrification & commercializtion?

    The recent article ‘Style: The Death of Pak Fashion?’ highlights the grim situation of the Pakistani fashion industry. The author, a seasoned fashion journalist, laments the decline of creativity and innovation, replaced by a glut of celebrities, uninspired bridal bling, and a focus on c... Read more

Xinjiang Cotton: A tangled web of production, trade, and geopolitics has im…

Xinjiang Cotton: A tangled web of production, trade, and geopolitics has implications for India

    China’s Xinjiang region synonymous with cotton is deeply entangled in controversy, raising ethical and economic questions that reverberate throughout the global supply chain, including impacting India's cotton trade. Xinjiang's dominance in Chinese cotton production Xinjiang accounts for a s... Read more

Lenzing showcases sustainable fiber innovations at Fibers& Yarns Expo 2…

Lenzing showcases sustainable fiber innovations at Fibers& Yarns Expo 2025

    Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, concluded its participation in the Fibers & Yarns Expo 2025 on a high note, held in Mumbai from Jan 23-25, drawing strong interest from brands, spinners, and industry professionals. The event served as a key platform for Lenzing to s... Read more

India's textile sector poised for growth amidst global disruptions

India's textile sector poised for growth amidst global disruptions

  India's textile industry is poised for a period of substantial growth, capitalizing on disruptions in competing markets that are opening up new opportunities for Indian exporters. This growth is expected to have a significant impact on the Indian domestic market and its supply chain, says a recent JM Fina... Read more

Can Xinjiang cotton overcome forced labor concerns?

Can Xinjiang cotton overcome forced labor concerns?

    The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China has long been a dominant force in the global cotton industry. Its unique combination of favorable climate conditions, vast arable land, and a skilled labor pool has enabled it to become the world's leading producer of cotton, accounting for approximately... Read more

India’s Union Budget 2025-26: A booster shot for textiles, apparel, and ret…

India’s Union Budget 2025-26: A booster shot for textiles, apparel, and retail

    The Union Budget 2025-26 has delivered a mixed bag of outcomes for the textile, apparel, and retail sectors, with some initiatives receiving enthusiastic applause while others await further clarification. A clear theme resonating throughout the budget is the government's emphasis on bolstering domes... Read more

Economic Survey 2024-25: A mixed bag for the textile, apparel industry

Economic Survey 2024-25: A mixed bag for the textile, apparel industry

  The Economic Survey 2024-25, released ahead of the Union Budget, presents a comprehensive analysis of the Indian economy, with a dedicated section on the textile and apparel industry.The survey acknowledges the sector's significant contribution to GDP, employment, and exports, but also highlights the chal... Read more

Nearshoring vs. Chinese imports, Mexico's textile dilemma

Nearshoring vs. Chinese imports, Mexico's textile dilemma

  Mexico's recent policy shifts in the apparel industry are creating a complex interplay between fostering domestic production, reducing reliance on China, and acknowledging the continued importance of Chinese imports for sustaining its own exports. While incentives for nearshoring aim to attract manufactur... Read more

From Waste to Wardrobe: The rise of recycled polyester leads to a sustainab…

From Waste to Wardrobe: The rise of recycled polyester leads to a sustainable shift

  Concerns about the environmental impact and sustainability of the fashion industry have been growing over the year. However, one positive fallout of these concerns is, the growing shift towards recycled polyester (rPET). Polyester, a staple in textiles, has historically relied on virgin fossil-based resou... Read more

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Kraig Labs unveils caddisfly-based silk breakthrough

  Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc has successfully engineered a novel silk inspired by... Read more

eVent Fabrics rebrands sustainable laminates for SS 2026

  eVent Fabrics is rebranding its plant-based, ePTFE-free ‘Bio Waterproof” ... Read more

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Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards

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

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

Kering’s 2024 revenue falls 12%, Gucci down 23%

  Kering reported a 12 per cent drop in 2024 revenue, totaling €17.2 billion, as c... Read more

India Sourcing Conclave 2025 to boost exports, focus on ESG at Bharat Tex

  The India Sourcing Conclave (ISC) 2025, organized by the Buying Agents Association (B... Read more

Giriraj Singh to inaugurate Bharat Tex 2025 on Feb 12

  The Union Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh, will inaugurate Bharat Tex 2025 on Fe... Read more

Patagonia optimizes Color Management with DeSL’s CLM software

  Patagonia has successfully streamlined its color management process using Discover e-... Read more

Global Sourcing Expo returns to Sydney in June 2025

  The Global Sourcing Expo, recognized as one of the Top Global Fashion Expos by Forbes... Read more

British Wool prices rise 25% amid strong demand

  British Wool has reported a nearly 25 per cent rise in auction prices, driven by stro... Read more

NGOs warn of weakening safety standards in Bangladesh’s garment industry

  Leading labour rights groups warn that factory owner influence in Bangladesh is under... Read more

Karl Mayer sees strong demand for Max Glass Eco, TM Weft 2

  Karl Mayer Technical Textiles is celebrating the strong market response to its latest... Read more

Global custom apparel market to grow by 8.4 % CAGR from 2025-2029: Technav…

  Poised for a significant expansion, the global custom apparel market is projected to ... Read more

CMAI to showcase 49 retail labels in ‘Brands of India’ pavilion at Bharat T…

  As a key member of the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, the Clothing Manufacturers Associ... Read more

DyeChem World debuts at Bharat Tex 2025 with sustainable dyes & chemica…

  The Dyes and Chemicals industry will be a key participant at Bharat Tex 2025, alignin... Read more

Skechers expects FY25 sales to rise to $9.70 billion

  US footwear firm Skechers expects FY25 sales to rise to $9.70 billion with sales in Q... Read more

Scoop opens with a buzz, showcasing top designers

  Scoop kicked off at Olympia West today, setting a vibrant tone for the Autumn/Winter ... Read more

Jack & Jones launches first skiwear collection

  Foraying into the skiwear segment, Bestseller-owned Jack & Jones has launched its... Read more

Welspun World to focus on domestic textile market

  A conglomerate with a historically strong export focus, Welspun World is strategicall... Read more

DHS adds 37 Chinese companies to the UFLPA Entity list for alleged use of f…

     The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added 37 Chinese compani... Read more

Krygyzstan plans new testing lab for textile and clothing products

     Kyrgyzstan plans to establish a testing lab for textile and clothing prod... Read more

Liberated Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

  Manager of retail operations for major surf brands like Billabong, Roxy, Quiksilver, ... Read more

Gujarat tops India’s cotton production with 9,056,990 bales for 2023-24 sea…

  With 9,056,990 bales of 170 kg each, Gujarat topped India's cotton production charts ... Read more

Forever 21 faces potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy

  Once-popular fast-fashion retailer, Forever 21 may be forced to file for Chapter 11 b... Read more

India’s first textile up cycling festival launched in Delhi

  Under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, The Development Commissioner (Handlooms)... Read more