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
Home Expo India 2019 concludes successfully with bigger aspirations for Apr…
Home Expo India 2019, a combination of three integral segments of Handicrafts sector i.e. Home-Textiles, Houseware and Furniture concluded here today at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. The premium expo, organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), registered visit of 556 overseas buye... Read more
Brands ensure positive outlook for the luxury sector in 2019
"The not-so satisfactory 2018 results of luxury brands Tiffany, Ferragamo, Tod’s and Prada has not deterred them from maintaining a positive outlook for 2019. This is on account of improving brand sales. Ferragamo has already witnessed an improvement in its same-store sales. Similarly, Prada and Tiffany are still... Read more
Secondhand clothes become fashionable in the US market
Not so long ago, buying secondhand clothes was considered low-class. These were bought in either charity shops of thrift stores at reduced prices. However, things changed with the resale market for secondhand fashion in the United States growing 21 times faster than retail sales of new clothing over the past three year... Read more
Home Expo India Opens In Noida
Home Expo Inida 2019 the three in one exhibition comprising of Housewares and Decoratives, Furnishings, Floorings and Textiles and Furniture and Accessories opened today at India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida. Shri O.P. Prahladka, Chairman- EPCH, Shri Ravi K. Passi, Vice Chairman-EPCH, Shri Rakesh Kumar, Directo... Read more
Individuals, stakeholders find new ways to clean up Asian clothing industry
As per United Nations Climate Change, the fashion industry, which accounts for 10 per cent of the world’s carbon footprint and 20 per cent of waste water, is likely to consume a quarter of its global resources by 2050. This pollution is more prevalent in Asia, the largest manufacturer and exporter of clothing and... Read more
Denim manufacturers invest in supply chain to meet market needs
Denim manufacturing firms are making major investments in factories from the US to China to meet market demands and improve their environmental footprint. Curbing excess use of water A new textile maker, Vidalia Denim recently opened in a 900,000 sq. ft. facility in Vidalia, La., in the Mississippi Delta region. To e... Read more
Fashion brands move from ownership to rental model
"As the fashion industry warms up to the growing trend of sustainability, concepts of reusing and recycling are gathering momentum. However, it will be a while before these are universally adopted. The trend of fast fashion has increased overall consumption. This needs to change if we wish to make positive environmenta... Read more
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector targets emerging markets to boost growth
In order to achieve its ambitious target of $8 billion worth of exports by 2025, Sri Lankan apparel sector is looking to first upscale access in emerging markets such as India, China and Brazil. The country will differentiate its products with quality standards and excellent product delivery to capture global demand. T... Read more
Stock management, decentralisation to help brands deal with Brexit
"The British fashion industry, over the past two years and nine months, has been preparing for an unforeseen future. As the UK voted to leave the European Union, a range of fashion and footwear businesses across the UK including manufacturers, brands, agencies and retailers are adopting various measures to mitigate the... Read more
Vietnam: Trade agreements, import-export mix to ease effect of Chinese slow…
"Vietnam has been exporting unprocessed agriculture and other primary products to China for decades. Of late, there has been strong growth in its export of higher value agriculture products, including fruits, vegetables and other horticulture products and seafood. Vietnam also exports electronic and other manufactured ... Read more
Dynamics changing, as new markets beckon US apparel importers
"Recovering from the 2018 turmoil, US apparel imports in January 2019 increased 25 per cent to $7.57 billion. The country again sourced from its traditional markets – China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, etc in 2019. It had, in the second half of 2018, shifted its sourcing to nearby destinations of Central and Sout... Read more
Sustainability, social issues score high among GenZ consumers
Sustainability and transparency, the two watchwords of the millennials, are now been actively taken up by the Gen Z. New and friendly brands of this generation are creating sustainable, authentic and transparent products and services that address the concerns and aspirations of Gen Z and build trust for the future. Th... Read more
New markets, technological innovations to boost India’s apparel exports
"An analysis of the macro-trends and proprietary data of 100 top apparel exporters in India reveals, export value and shipments from major markets like the UAE have consistently fallen during the year. A report by US-based Drip Capital, a major provider of trade finance for SMEs in the sector, notes demand from key imp... Read more
Rising income to fuel global e-commerce markets, China leads the pack
Accounting for over 82 per cent of total global retail ecommerce sales, the top five retail ecommerce markets will reach roughly $3.563 trillion this year. These markets will represent more than 85 per cent of worldwide retail ecommerce sales by the end of 2022. Topping this list will be China, whose retail e-commerce... Read more
HKTDC to organise four major international trade fairs in April
"Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is hosting four major international trade fairs this April. The Houseware Fair and the International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair will be held from April 20-23 April, 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This will be followed by the Gifts &am... Read more
US suffers as trade deal with China hangs in a limbo
"The ongoing trade standoff between the US and China is likely to affect not only the Chinese but also the US apparel industry. The war is already taking a toll on supply chains, with apparel companies pulling their sourcing away from China and moving to other Asian countries. These issues were the highlight of discuss... Read more
Expansion by major denim brands heat up the global jeans market
Competition in the $60 billion global jeans market is heating up with major denim brands chalking out robust expansion plans. While Levi Strauss & Co. is going for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise about $587 million, VF Corp plans to hive-off Wrangler and Lee into new entity Kontoor Brands. Gap and Old Nav... Read more
Brands extensions to distinguish operations from competitors
"On the rise since late 90s, the trend of brand extension started off as a marketing stint. The trend not only divides the marketing costs over a multitude of products but also gives the brands an opportunity to foray into other product categories or industries. It also allows them to create a new image in the consumer... Read more
Apparel brands to focus on improving costs rather than growing sales: Study
"Although the previous year was characterised by cautious optimism , various indicators in 2019 point to several factors that could dampen global economic-growth prospects. Global growth has averaged above 2.5 per cent since the financial crisis but now there are signs of stability. After a long period of accommodative... Read more
Upcoming ATSM 2019 to offer unprecedented networking opportunities
"The Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM) show, to be held from May 28-30, 2019 at the Mana Wynwood Conference Center, will present latest developments shaping the booming apparel and textile market. The show provides an unprecedented opportunity for networking and education as more than 300 exhibitors from over 15 co... Read more
Strong economy, world class infrastructure to help India deal with GSP deni…
"The United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently announced, India and Turkey will soon lose their Developing Beneficiary Country (BDC) status under the General System of Preferences (GSP) of the WTO. GSP entails duty free access to less developed or developing countries to aid development. It allows the less dev... Read more
AEPC organises Fashion Forecasting Seminar
"Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), under the awareness initiatives program organised the first Fashion Forecasting Seminar on March 25, 2019 at the Apparel House in Gurgaon. The seminar focused on the Spring & Summer 2020 & Autumn-Winter 2020-21 collections." Apparel Export Promotion Council (AE... Read more
Revolutionising fashion with biotechnology
"Biofabrication is changing the way clothes are made with four companies leading the revolution. At the helm of is AMSilk which uses genetically engineered bacteria to get around that problem. The company recently launched its first product made with spider silk — a luxury watch strap. It is working on several ot... Read more
Itema holds denim event
Itema Italy hosted a Denim Day. The day was dedicated to trends and challenges throughout the denim sector, with a special focus on how to meet sustainable perspectives b... Read more
Zhejiang Tex in Yiwu this May
Zhejiang Tex will be held in China from May 16 to 18, 2019. This is a textile and garment trade fair. More than 300 exhibitors will showcase a range of digital textile ma... Read more
Stitch & Tex Expo 2020 Africa to host two shows in March 2020
Africa’s ultimate textile technologies trade fair Stitch & Tex Expo – Afro Edition will organise two consecutive trade fairs in March next year. The first... Read more
Shima Seiki offers enhanced capabilities with new flat knitting machines
Shima Seiki’s new SVR123SP flat knitting machine has an extra loop presser bed, capable of inlay technique used to produce hybrid knit¬weave patterns suited to ... Read more
Karl Mayer to showcase warp-knitted textiles at Techtextil 2019
Karl Mayer will showcase warp-knitted textiles at Techtextil 2019 in Frankfurt. The brand will showcase products with integrated electrical conductivity and shaping chara... Read more
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VF Corp’s gross margin improves
VF Corporation’s gross margin improved from 48.3 per cent in 2016 to 50.5 per cent in 201... Read more
Global smart textiles growing at 30 per cent
The smart textile market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 30.4 per cent. Tech and... Read more
Hemp features in Levi’s range
Levi’s has launched a collection made of hemp. Levi’s is an iconic denim brand. The... Read more
Microfibers harm the environment
Microplastic pollution is a major problem for the environment. As much as 311 million tons of p... Read more
Finnish brands need to be more open
Finnish clothing brands rank low in terms of climate, environment and human rights transparency... Read more
Filatex profits grows at 84 per cent
India’s leading polyester yarn player Filatex’s profits have been growing at a CAGR... Read more
Fast fashion proving toxic
The meteoric rise of fast fashion is proving to be toxic for the environment. Fast fashion is t... Read more
American women love buying jeans
US women purchased 22 million more jeans in 2018 than in 2017. Off-price unit and dollar sales ... Read more
Americans want more plus size options
Customers in the US looking for plus sized clothing are often disappointed. For one not too man... Read more
Alpaca fiber market on a growth curve
The alpaca fiber market is witnessing high growth mainly due to the upsurge in demand for alpac... Read more
Adidas creates new age sneaker
Adidas has made Futurecraft.Loop, a performance running shoe out of thermoplastic polyurethane.... Read more
Global textile market expanding at four per cent
The global textile market is expanding at a CAGR of 4.24 per cent. Population growth, rising di... Read more
Qatar fashion show next week, to feature an Indian pavilion
The Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition will be held in Qatar from April 26 to 30, 2019. It will fe... Read more
Smart manufacturing is the answer
Any country whose exports comprise mainly manufactured goods would do well to think of smart ma... Read more
Levi Strauss Q1 revenue up seven per cent
Levi Strauss net revenue for the first quarter globally grew seven per cent. Revenue growth fro... Read more
Global home textile market grows at three per cent
The worldwide market for home textiles is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1 per cent over the n... Read more
Itema holds denim event
Itema Italy hosted a Denim Day. The day was dedicated to trends and challenges throughout the d... Read more
Finland-based Infinited Fiber makes fiber from textile waste
Infinited Fiber, based in Finland, has produced a strong, sustainable fiber from textile waste.... Read more
China offers Pakistan duty free
Pakistan is about to sign the second phase free trade agreement with China. China has agreed to... Read more
Block chain and fashion go together
Apart from consumer education about issues like waste, transparency and toxins in the fashion i... Read more
Online shopping, secondhand stores combat fashion waste
Speaking at the University of South Florida, as a part of a series of Fashion Revolution Week e... Read more
Vietnam’s apparel shipments to the US up seven per cent
Vietnam’s apparel shipments to the US rose seven per cent in February 2019 compared to Fe... Read more
Tirupur knitwear exports up eight per cent
Tirupur knitwear exports have grown 8.3 per cent this fiscal compared to the previous fiscal. D... Read more
Sri Lanka’s textiles and apparel industry turns to automation to boost expo…
Automation can help Sri Lankan firms stay competitive with regional peers such as Bangladesh, w... Read more
Redress Design Awards picks semi finalists
Redress Design Award has chosen 30 semi finalists. These 30 designers are from across six conti... Read more
Bangladesh makes massive investments in garment accessories
Bangladeshi garments accessories and packaging makers have made massive investments of around T... Read more
Turkish denim brand ISKO to create a sustainable landscape in the industry
Turkish denim specialist ISKO has joined Textile Exchange to further expand its vision of a res... Read more
Interfilière Paris in July
Interfilière Paris will be held July 6 to 8, 2019. This is a trade fair for fabrics and ... Read more
India: Commerce Ministry, Tirupur exporters differ on RMG exports figures
The Union commerce ministry and the industrialists in the Tirupur knitwear industry differ on t... Read more
Indonesia hosts ACFIF event
The Asian Chemical Fiber Industry Federation (ACFIF) conference was held in Indonesia from Apri... Read more
Indian apparel market grows at 13 per cent: CARE ratings
The market for apparels in India grew at a CAGR of 13.8 per cent in fiscal ’18. While men... Read more
Bangladesh looks for better prices for RMG exports
Western retailers are reluctant to pay Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers the proper pric... Read more
AATCC confers ‘Future Leaders Award’ to Apurba Banerjee
AATCC gave away the ‘Future Leaders Award’ to Scientist Apurba Banerjee at the Inte... Read more
Denim brands looking for new innovative options
Denim brands want to offer consumers something opposite from perfect stretch jeans. Naveena o... Read more
Gujarat hikes technical textile outlay
Technical textiles have grown over the past five years in Gujarat. Investments have jumped mult... Read more
Austria to host European Forum on Eco-innovation in May
European Forum on Eco-innovation will be held in Austria on May 7 and 8, 2019. The forum will e... Read more
Fashion World Tokyo attracts over 800 exhibitors
Held from March 27 to 29, 2019, Fashion World Tokyo covered the whole fashion supply chain. The... Read more
India: Textile and apparel exports register marginal growth in FY19
As per the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), India’s textiles and apparels... Read more
Suppliers in a bind over Gap
Gap’s decision to bifurcate may prove challenging for suppliers. Companies that sell to b... Read more
Russian demand for synthetic fabrics increases
In recent years, demand for synthetic fabrics in Russia has increased significantly. Imports ac... Read more
Pakistan hopes for a surge in textile exports
Pakistan is expecting textile exports to grow. The value added sector is operating at almost fu... Read more
Eco India focuses on Doodlage initiatives
The second season of Eco India – a collaboration between Scroll.in and DW, focuses on the... Read more