Lectra opens South Korean subsidiary
The opening of the South Korean subsidiary will help accelerate Lectra's development plans in Asia. After China, South Korea is one of the spearheads of Lectra’s Asian expansion, particularly in…
Textile industry contributes 9% to Indonesia's GDP
Indonesia's textile industry has been a major contributor to the GDP. As per government data, the textile and textile products (TPT) industry is one of the important manufacturing sectors, with…
Coats launches herringbone zips
Coats is launching a new range of zips featuring a herringbone (HB) pattern tape. The tapes of the new Opti M HB zips are interwoven with polyester and cotton yarns…
Cariaggi presents lightweight yarns
Cariaggi is presented a series of full-bodied and enveloping lightweight yarns at Pitti Filati, the exhibition for fashion textiles and knitwear in Italy. The range includes Nirvana (60 per cent cashmere and…
Demand for short staple wool on the rise
An increasing in demand for short staple wool is forcing woolgrowers to shear their sheep more often. Australian producers visiting China last month realized the impact of casualization in clothing…
Bangladesh fears unrest over Id dues
Garment manufacturers in Bangladesh expect labor unrest over payment of wages and Id festival allowances. A large number of factories have been struggling to pay workers their monthly wages and other facilities for a…
Premiere Vision Pluriel to present six enriched shows
Premiere Vision Pluriel, to be held from September 16 to 18, 2014 at the Parc d'Expositions de Paris Nord – Villepinte will have six shows packed with several activities providing the most…
Invista announces new Lycra brand strategy
Invista, owner of the Lycra fibre brand and one of the world's largest integrated producers of fibres and polymers has announced a new brand strategy for Lycra fibre. The initiative encompasses an…
Taiwan pavilion to debut at Intertextile Shenzhen
Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen will be held from July 10 to 12, 2014. This is an international trade fair for apparel fabrics and accessories. This edition will have nearly 700 exhibitors…
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Nomura Report: Asian exporters absorb tariffs, rethink supply chains
As global trade enters a period of recalibration, Asian exporters are bearing the brunt of escalating US tariffs while simultaneously... Read more
Fashion's New Fit: Tailoring and alteration services stitch a story of growth
From the runways of Paris to the digital storefronts of global e-commerce, the fashion industry is changing. As consumers increasingly... Read more
Luxury brands swap leases for deeds as global real estate strategy shifts
Luxury fashion houses are increasingly choosing to buy, not rent, the world’s most coveted retail spaces, marking a sharp shift... Read more
STAR Network joins hands with Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action to adv…
An inter-regional alliance of garment producer associations, The Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network, has reaffirmed its commitment... Read more
More than a lookalike, 'dupe' culture is forcing premium brands to innovate
The $4.5 trillion global luxury market is under siege, not just from the traditional counterfeiters operating in back alleys and... Read more
Recycling at Risk: How virgin polyester growth threatens fashion’s green goals
The global fashion industry is facing a sobering contradiction. Even as some of the world’s largest apparel brands proudly champion... Read more
Beyond the label, RepRisk flags human rights and environmental hazards in fashio…
The global apparel and textile industry, long celebrated for its role in democratizing fashion and creating jobs across continents, is... Read more
Made abroad, worn at home imports are replacing US garment production
The story of America’s clothing industry is one of contrast: booming demand from consumers but shrinking capacity at home to... Read more
Uniform GST rate ends duty anomalies, brings relief to textile manufacturers
When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to chair the latest GST Council meeting, few expected the sweeping changes that would... Read more
Renewables, recycling, and resilience, fashion’s blueprint for Net Zero
The mid-2025 stage is important. As the world inches toward 2030, the fashion industry finds itself at a crossroads between... Read more