Despite difficulties, China continues to lead world textile & apparel m…
"Year 2018 was a landmark in the history of global apparel manufacturing as China’s dominance declined due to rising labor costs, slower economy and the government’s desire to decrease exports and increase production for domestic consumption. However, China will continue to remain top supplier to the US for... Read more
Global textile industry learning to survive difficult times
"Poised delicately between a slow recovery of a second slide, the global economy demands a collaboration between brands and solutions for the entire supply chain. It is important for brands now to deliberate on the current situation and formulate future strategies. Continuous global crisis, high oil prices and turmoil ... Read more
ISPO Munich 2019 focuses on women’s sportswear
"ISPO Munich, the world’s largest trade fair for sporting goods, focused on sportswear for women athletes this year. The show, held on March 2, 2019 at the Messe Munchen Exhibition Centre in Munich welcomed around 80,000 industry visitors from 120 countries. Around 2,943 exhibitors showcased their products and in... Read more
Changing demand, technology driven solutions revolutionise India’s fashion …
"The Indian fashion industry is shifting from western brands to Indian designer and indigenous brands and clothing. This transformation is happening largely due to the income shift and the penetration of big brands into the Indian market. Gen Y or millennials are purchasing new, trendy, and fusion clothing rather than ... Read more
EPCH buyer-seller meet in Santiago facilitates Indo-Chile interaction
"The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) along with the Embassy of India in Santiago, Chile and Santiago Chambers of Commerce organised a buyer-seller meet on March 11 and 12 at Santiago in Chile. The event was inaugurated by Awadh Kumar, Commercial Attache, Embassy of India, Chile and Rodrigo Mujica R Dire... Read more
Gartex, Messe Frankfurt India collaborate for unified platform
"Mex Exhibitions and Messe Frankfurt India have entered into a strategic alliance to create a unified industry platform called ‘Gartex Texprocess India.’ The event will be a part of Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Network and leverage on the group’s strong global network and expertise in the sector... Read more
Men’s dress shirt gets a new look
"Even though ‘casual Fridays’ have loosened up the men’s formal dressing style, the classic shirt, paired with a suit, remains a staple for office going men. The trend is being customised across many apparel categories ranging from jeans and T-shirts to shoes and suits. Suits are taking more casual fo... Read more
Brands self-disrupt to meet consumer needs
"In order to stay relevant among young consumers, traditional brands are disrupting their own offerings, and business models. The latest Business of Fashion–McKinsey State of Fashion Survey highlights, self-disruption as one of the top 10 trends for the fashion industry to watch out for in 2019. Two key forc... Read more
Deloitte’s puts forth strategies to combat the next recession
"Consumers and retail companies are still reeling from the fallout of the 2008 whose aftereffects continue to reverberate through the consumer economy. To ensure that companies aren’t caught unware the next time recession hits the world, Deloitte, which provides audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk and financi... Read more
Intertextile Sanghai Home Textiles-Spring edition attracts 30 per cent more…
"Around 300 domestic and international suppliers will present a wide range of home textiles that include bedding and toweling, curtains, table and kitchen linen, etc. Prominent brands like Bambi Enterprises & Jaspa Herington from Australia, Mistral Home NV from Belgium, Shanghai Shuixing Home Textile, Sunvim Group ... Read more
CEO Conclave: Discusses the strategies for reviving confidence in textiles
"Organised by DFU Publications with Textiles Association (India) as the knowledge partner, The CEO Conclave-Investment and Partnership Summit concluded on an optimistic note. The two day event held on February 19 and 20 at HICC, Hyderabad was attended by over 150 leaders of the textile supply chain including mill owner... Read more
India’s textile machinery exports grows over 11 per cent in Q2 FY18-19
"Exports of textile machinery in the second quarter of FY 18-19 totaled $227.31 million, registering 11.10 per cent growth over previous quarter. Spinning, twisting and yarn preparation machinery accounted for 41 per cent of total exports during the quarter. Vietnam emerged as the top export market for India’s te... Read more
The war heats up with Amazon ready to take on Zara
"A new battle is set to begin between two of the biggest fashion companies of the world. Zara, which became the biggest clothing retailer in the world by perfecting, cheap ’n’ chic fast fashion, is being challenged by Amazon which plans to offer aspirational clothes, shoe brands, watches and jewelry at the ... Read more
Vietnam imports 20% more cotton in 2018
"In January 2019, export value of textiles and garments reached $2.65 billion, decreasing 4.3 per cent month on month. However, it increased 6.4 per cent year on year. In 2018, export value of Vietnam’s textile and garments amounted to $3.04 billion, increasing 16 per cent year on year. Growth rate increased 6 pe... Read more
The growth of the worldwide denim market
"Even as joggers and leggings have emerged as the top fashion bottom worldwide, the classic appeal of jeans along with new styles continues to attract consumers. A top reason for this is the addition of stretch to both men’s and women’s jeans. And Marshal Cohen, Chief Industry Advisor, NPD Group credits str... Read more
Year 2019 will be India’s ascent in global fashion industry: McKinsey study
"As per data from McKinsey’s FashionScope, India’s apparel market will be worth $59.3 billion in 2022, making it the sixth largest in the world, comparable to the United Kingdom’s ($65 billion) and Germany’s ($63.1 billion). The aggregate income of the addressable population is expected to tripl... Read more
Fast fashion leaders feel the heat globally as new trends emerge
"It’s more than just conjecture that many mall stalwart brands have suffered due to the rise of fast fashion giants H&M and Zara, whose ability to significantly reduce time to market and undercut pricing of once iconic brands, have added to the woes fashion’s specialty retailers. Now, unexpectedly, H&am... Read more
Intertextile Sanghai Apparel Fabrics 2019 to showcase innovative products
"The Spring edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics will be attended by over 3,000 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions. The event, to be held from March 12-14, 2019 will span a huge range of textile product categories, from fashion to technical innovation. The event will have comprehensive product zo... Read more
Techtextil to focus on shaping future urban life through technical textiles
"The trade fair, on all four days, will comprise lectures, discussions and interactive sessions with the Techtextil Forum. The forum, which replaces the Techtextil Symposium, will be held in exhibition Hall 4.1. Trade visitors can look forward to contributions in the following thematic areas: sustainability, digital tr... Read more
Texprocess to focus on micro-factories for quicker, flexible and sustainabl…
"All four micro-factories at the upcoming Texprocess will demonstrate how integrated textile processing works and where micro-factories are already being used. The event, in collaboration with the German Institutes of Textile and Fibre Research in Denkendorf and partners from the industry will display a ‘Digital ... Read more
Lyst releases latest ranking of world’s top fashion brands for Q42018
"Recent data from The NPD Group shows, dollar sales of luxury fashion in the US market have increased by 50 per cent in recent years, with substantial growth registered in sales of expensive apparel and footwear. Global fashion-search platform Lyst also released its latest ranking of the world's top fashion brands for ... Read more
ILRF report lays out roadmap for transforming global apparel industry
"The International Labor Rights Forum’s new paper, ‘Future of Fashion: Worker-Led Strategies for Corporate Accountability in the Global Apparel Industry,’ highlights corporate social responsibility (CSR) and multi-stakeholder initiatives have failed to address and remedy the persistent exploitation of... Read more
Winter Magic focuses on the US-China trade talks, rolls out new trends
"With the deadline for China and the US to conclude their tariff negotiations just around the corner, the air at the recent Winter Magic event was rife with speculations regarding the impact of tariffs on the fashion sector. As Julia K Hughes, President of the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) noted th... Read more
Higher imports, resolution of US-China dispute to support cotton prices in …
"World cotton production declined in 2018 to an estimated 118.4 million bales due to lower acreage and yields. The US was not the only country plagued by weather and pest issues in 2018. As compared to 2017, India’s crop declined by 2.0 million bales. Australia harvested 43.4 per cent less acreage in 2018 due to ... Read more
Rise of the male shopper: Studies reveal men’s shopping on the rise globall…
"This evolution in men’s shopping habits can be credited to the changes in their behavior. Men now seek novelty in their clothes. Also, they now themselves prefer to shop for their clothes rather than asking woman to do so. Today, male shoppers are more inclined to buy clothes that go beyond mere practical purcha... Read more
ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: XORELLA
SCHWÄBISCH HALL, Germany — March 11, 2019 — XORELLA has been a leading-edge manufacturer of equipment for conditioning and heat setting of textiles ever ... Read more
Circular knitting machines: Most ideal to make shoe uppers
Compared to warp knitting machines, circular knitting machines create shoe upper material that offers better breathability, more design possibilities and less waste. Even... Read more
Zünd cutting solutions at Sign & Digital UK
Zünd UK returns to Sign & Digital UK with a showcase of its precision cutting systems. © Zünd UK Zünd UK will once again return to Sign & D... Read more
The growth of the Digital Textile Print Bureau
Debbie McKeegan discusses how digital textile printing, web to print software and vibrant ecommerce platforms have contributed in the growth of the Digital Textile Prin... Read more
Three-day Textile, Garments Exhibition IGATEX Pakistan Successfully Concludes--A…
Attracting over 15,000 quality trade visitors and closing billions of rupees deals of the most modern technology and machinery, three-day textile and garments exhibition ... Read more
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Global accessories market growing at four per cent
The global accessories market is rising at a compound annual growth rate of 4.6 per cent. Among... Read more
Morocco can be gateway for Indian apparel exports
Morocco could serve as a gateway for India’s exports to Europe, West Africa and the US. T... Read more
Milano Unica Shanghai showcases Italian excellence in textile production
The 15th edition of Milano Unica Shanghai showcased Italian excellence in textile production to... Read more
Indian brands/retailers increase sourcing from Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to India are up by 115 per cent. Readymade garments constitu... Read more
Burberry pledges to eliminate plastic by 2025.
The fashion giant will ensure that all of its future plastic packaging is either reusable, recy... Read more
Bangalore has silk testing centers
The Silk Mark Organisation of India (SMOI) has set up nine testing centers in prime retail hubs... Read more
Australia's fashion brands close amidst rising competition
Australian fashion brands have started closing operations amid fierce competition from global r... Read more
Brands, manufacturers looking at a closed loop chain
Some forward-thinking brands are aiming at creating a closed-loop textile supply chain. To brin... Read more
Peta objects to rear label patch on Levi’s jeans
People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals says the rear label on Levi Strauss jeans that pro... Read more
Pakistan’s textile exports up two per cent
Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports rose two per cent year-on-year in the first eight... Read more
UK buyers want Tirupur exporters to act fast
UK-based buyers want garment exporters based in Tirupur to ship orders before Britain leaves th... Read more
Textile Forum, UK gets a thumbs-up from exhibitors, visitors
Textile Forum was held in the UK, March 13 and 14, 2019. The show is a one-stop sourcing platfo... Read more
Report highlights wools’ damaging environmental impact
A recent “Pulse of the Fashion Industry” report shows, sheep farming, just like cat... Read more
Rising cotton prices alarm Indian apparel industry
The sudden rise in cotton prices in India might slowdown the already dull apparel business. Cot... Read more
BCI experiences historic uptake in 2018
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) experienced a historic uptake in 2018 as 93 retailers and brands... Read more
Prada’s annual revenue increase for the first time in four years
Annual revenues for Italian luxury group Prada increased for the first time in four years, alth... Read more
Zalando closes private clothing and shoe brands
Zalando is closing many of its private clothing and shoes brands in order to woo more establish... Read more
Italian luxe brand Emilio Pucci spreads retail in Asia
Emilio Pucci is a luxury Italian fashion brand specializing in women’s ready-to-wear and ... Read more
Arvind Envisol mulls water treatment plant in Bangladesh
Arvind Envisol plans to execute water treatment projects in Bangladesh, whose economy depends h... Read more
Zara to launch first denim capsule collection
Zara plans to offer its first capsule collection of customisable denim apparel via pop-ups late... Read more
Under Armour lauded for labor rights
Under Armour has secured a stamp of approval from Fair Labor Association (FLA). The US-based sp... Read more
Australian buyers unwilling to pay right price for Bangladesh RMG
Australian brands pay pitiful prices for the garments they source from Bangladesh. They have re... Read more
UK Materials Show in May to attract manufacturers, brands
Materials Show will be held in the UK from May 1 to 2, 2019. This is the first European event o... Read more
PolyU lingerie fashion show in June
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Department of Textile and Apparel will host the a... Read more
Pakistan’s hosiery company Interloop sets IPO record
Interloop, Pakistan’s largest hosiery producer, has launched an IPO which is the biggest ... Read more
Global sports merchandise market to reach £36 billion by 2024
The global sports merchandise retail market is likely to reach £36 billion by 2024. Growt... Read more
Mukta Group to venture into garmenting
Mukta Group of Industries plans to start a garment factory of 500 machines. The factory will in... Read more
DyStar’s Color Solutions releases latest colour report
The 6th Color Analysis report by Color Solutions’ for Autumn/Winter 2020 features 54 Colo... Read more
CCI introduces quality norms for cotton
This season onwards, Cotton Corporation of India has introduced stricter quality norms for ginn... Read more
Adidas hikes recycling goals, aims to reduce greenhouse gas by 30 by 2030
Apparel brand Adidas is focusing on corporate social responsibility. Sustainability at Adidas g... Read more
Zara Home will be part of Zara
Inditex will progressively incorporate Zara Home into the Zara brand. Since 2003, Zara Home, a ... Read more
Zara revenue up three per cent
In 2018, Zara increased its revenue by three per cent. Online sales, which already account for ... Read more
No deal Brexit: UK exporters to face tariffs
In the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK will impose tariffs on manufacturers and exporters. Al... Read more
South African cotton projects create employment
Almost 50,000 jobs have been created in South Africa’s cotton industry as a result of the... Read more
Shanghai Fashion Week to host show by British brands
The British Fashion Council will launch a showcase of British brands during Shanghai Fashion We... Read more
Reebok sheds flab, focus on growing busines
Reebok is closing underperforming stores and allowing some licensing deals to expire. Meanwhile... Read more
Ramco Fabrics builds yarn dyeing plant in Tamil Nadu
Ramco Fabrics will set up a yarn dyeing and weaving plant in Tamil Nadu in order to produce dye... Read more
Picanol’s revenues fell three per cent in 2018
Picanol revenues fell three per cent compared to the previous year. Gross profit percentage dec... Read more
Nigeria bans forex sale to textile importers
Banks and other foreign exchange dealers in Nigeria are prohibited from selling forex to any pe... Read more
German ATS show in September
Apparel Textile Sourcing (ATS) will be held in Germany from September 11 to 13, 2019. Attendees... Read more
British fashion industry suffers due to Brexit
The British fashion industry is displaying signs of stress due to Brexit. A report by data firm... Read more
India: Polyester yarn manufacturer Filatex augments capacity
Filatex will augment yarn manufacturing and polymerisation capacity at its plants in Dadra and ... Read more