Production control, financial viability help brands make ‘Made in USA’…
The American fashion retail industry was left in a shock as COVID-19 forced overseas factories to shutdown. Retailers were left with no option but to cancel orders and defer payments for completed goods as sales nosedived and stores were ordered close. In an interview with the Lifestyle Monitor™, Cal M... Read more
Upcoming Intertextile Shenzhen to showcase trends for S/S 2021 & A…
To be held concurrently with the first Shenzhen edition of Yarn Expo, as well as CHIC and PH Value, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics will offer China a comprehensive, convenient platform for sourcing between seasons. The rebranded expo will be held from July 15-17, 2020 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition a... Read more
Duty free exports to China could boost Bangladesh’s clothing sector
Proving to be a silver lining in dark clouds, China granted duty-free access to all exports from Bangladesh including apparels from July 1. This could help Bangladesh offset losses caused by around 20 per cent decline in its clothing exports this year. Knitwear exporters could benefit more from this due to th... Read more
Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standa…
With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for KN95, effective from July 1, as a part of the comprehensive efforts to ensure an quality and safe supply chain as the mask goes global. COVID-19 drove up market demand for special gear like protective wear, face masks and sanita... Read more
Turkish apparel makers positive about revival with demand picking up i…
As Coronavirus spreads across Europe and the US, international fashion brands began delaying, reducing or cancelling their payments to Turkish apparel manufacturers. Some brands failed to inform suppliers about the status quo of their operations leaving Turkish manufacturers with$1.5 billion to $2 billion wor... Read more
American mall culture set for big change as retailers close stores
The slow erosion of prominent department stores like Neiman Marcus and JC Penney due to COVID-19 is threatening the existence of many prominent malls in America. Already, these malls were facing stiff competition from online retailers for the last few years. The pandemic has confounded matters with many malls... Read more
FTAs to shield Latin American luxury sector from COVID-19 induced rece…
The Latin American luxury sector is in a vulnerable state. Latest Euromonitor projections estimate, personal luxury goods sector in countries such as Brazil, Mexico and Argentina is likely to contract by approximately 6 per cent, 4 per cent and 3 per cent respectively. The World Bank also estimates econ... Read more
Sustainability in plus size fashion will help industry invoke real pro…
As adopting a sustainable lifestyle becomes more and more important today given the current situation with COVID-19, plus-size shoppers are at a disadvantage as sustainable clothes are normally not available in their sizes. Affordability hampers sustainability Independent brands do not normally create a ful... Read more
Ready-to-Show online: A getaway for international textile and apparel …
Well-known in Italy as the one and only place to source garments, knit wear, fabrics and accessories from European and non EU counties, Ready to Show Online is the first event in Italy to give international apparel, accessory, textile and leather manufacturers direct access to major European buyers, including... Read more
Hybridizing on-site solutions, virtual reality help designers offer un…
Even as fashion houses like Dior, Burberry and Fendi plan new shows to showcase future collections, a sense of uncertainty looms over people attending these shows. As Milan-based psychologist and psychotherapist Laura Manigrasso says, these shows might evoke three types of responses from consumers. They may e... Read more
Make in India fuels revival of leather and chemical industries
The ‘Make in India’ sentiment is pervading across all Indian industries particularly leather and chemical industries which are pleading with the government to impose anti-dumping duty on import of Chinese footwear and chemicals like Sodium Sulphide and basic Chrome Sulphate. Both these industries... Read more
Huntsman ropes in Rahul Tikoo as Managing Director
Huntsman Corporation has appointed Rahul Tikoo as the managing director of both... Read more
Bangladesh apparel workers continue to lose job
Despite the availability of low-cost loans to pay wages, repeated requests from... Read more
PVH’s GHG emissions target approved by Science Based Target Initiative
PVH Corp has received approval of its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emission re... Read more
Iconix Brand Group mulls merger options
As Iconix Brand Group, Inc. continues its search for a financial lifeline, the ... Read more
Production decline leads to massive jobs cuts in Vietnam
A report by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association said 80 per cent of bus... Read more
Primark refuses government aid to bring furloughed employees back
UK brand Primark, the fashion retailer owned by AB Foods does not plan to lever... Read more
Pakistan plans tax incentives to brands opening office in the country
Pakistan plans to give tax incentives to any global brand that opens an office ... Read more
Next Retail becomes Cotton USA’s licensee in Europe
Next Retail has becomes the latest licensee of Cotton USA in Europe. The larges... Read more
Gap Inc assures vendors of compensating for cancelled orders
Gap Inc, owner of the Old Navy, Athleta, Banana Republic and Gap brands, has as... Read more
BGMEA refutes Guardians report on workers’ rights violations
BGMEA has refuted allegations of by the Guardian blaming Bangladesh garment fac... Read more
Next Retail becomes Cotton USA’s licensee in Europe
Next Retail has becomes the latest licensee of Cotton USA in Europe. The larges... Read more
Gap Inc assures vendors of compensating for cancelled orders
Gap Inc, owner of the Old Navy, Athleta, Banana Republic and Gap brands, has as... Read more
BGMEA refutes Guardians report on workers’ rights violations
BGMEA has refuted allegations of by the Guardian blaming Bangladesh garment fac... Read more
FTAs can help India double apparel exports in three years: AEPC
A Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC says, India can double its apparel exports in three... Read more
Private equity firms via for a stake in UK shoe brand Clarks
A number private equity companies are reportedly keen to take a stake in the ve... Read more
Messe Frankfurt gets back to business
As soon as Messe Frankfurt celebrates its 780-year anniversary, it will be gett... Read more