Japan's Uniqlo targets becoming world's biggest apparel maker
Uniqlo, the Japanese clothing chain has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets,…
India explores anti-subsidy duty on Chinese MMF fabrics
Facing an onslaught of imported undervalued Chinese fabrics, there is some good news for textile manufacturers in the country's largest man-made fabric (MMF) hub in Surat. The government is in…
California cotton acreage moves up
After hitting lows last year not seen since the Great Depression, California’s 2016 cotton acreage is up at least 26 per cent. Roger Isom, president of the California Cotton Ginners…
China’s dyestuff companies less prosperous than printing and dyeing
"China came out with the 2016 Q1 report of listed printing and dyeing companies recently. The weighted average operating revenue of five representative listed companies reached 362 million Yuan, up…
ILC focuses on abuse in supply chains of big brands
The ILC (International Labor Conference) is addressing labor rights deficits in the supply chains of multinational companies. The expansion of global supply chains has been driven by a business model…
Pakistan garment exports up four per cent in value
During the first three quarters of this year, Pakistan’s readymade garment exports showed an increase of 4.2 per cent in terms of value and 1.56 per cent in term of…
Erratic rains to affect cotton plantation in India
This year, the main cotton growing districts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are likely to face a prolonged dry period after June. Cotton area fell short by 30 per cent…
APTMA rejects recommendation to impose regulatory duty on imported cotton
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) rejected the recommendation of Pakistan government’s Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research to impose Regulatory Duty on import of Cotton from…
SIMA Texfair gets overwhelming response
The Southern India Mills’ Association’ (SIMA’s) Texfair is a unique event for the mutual benefit of the manufacturers/suppliers of textile machinery, spares, accessories, equipments, etc., and the textile mills. The…
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The Rise of Premiumization: A global shift in consumer behaviour
A new wave of consumerism is sweeping the world, and it's all about ‘premiumization’. Forget bargain hunting; shoppers are increasingly... Read more
China Shock 2.0: The textile & apparel industry's new wave of disruption
The term ‘China Shock’ refers to the significant economic impact felt across the globe following China's rapid integration into the... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Spring 2025 to focus on sustainability and…
After a successful Autumn Edition, where international visitor numbers surged, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is gearing up for its Spring... Read more
Growing apparel imports indicate early signs of demand revival in key markets: W…
Apparel imports in key markets have shown some recovery in Q1 2025 reveals Wazir Advisors ‘Q1 FY25 Wazir textile &... Read more
India's natural fiber leadership in spotlight at Natural Fiber Connect 2024
India's pivotal role in the global natural fiber industry took center stage at the Natural Fiber Connect (NFC) conference held... Read more
India’s home textile sector set for robust growth amid global recovery
The Indian home textile industry is on the cusp of a remarkable revival, with projections indicating an 8-10 percent sales... Read more
Yarn Expo Spring 2025 to focus on sustainability and innovation
Green yarn and fibre platform returns Yarn Expo Spring 2025 is set to take place from March 11-13 at the National... Read more
Bangladesh retains apparel orders despite unrest, but challenges remain
Bangladesh's recent political unrest, has tested the resilience of its garment industry, a cornerstone of the nation's economy. While some... Read more
EU's Green Push: Burden or opportunity for developing world's manufacturers?
As the global fashion industry prepares to embrace greener practices, manufacturers in low-income countries are feeling the heat of the... Read more
As demand for luxury brands cool-off in China, ‘pingti’ emerges as a change driv…
China, once a seemingly insatiable consumer of luxury goods, is experiencing a change in its relationship with high-end brands. Interest... Read more