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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China's shifting export dynamics and the declining importance of the US market
A recent analysis by David Birnbaum reveals a significant shift in China's export focus, specifically concerning the US’ as a... Read more
Apparel demand remains strong, but economic clouds loom: Wazir Advisors report
Wazir Advisors April 2025 ‘Apparel trade scenario in key global markets and India’ captures the evolving dynamics of global apparel... Read more
Vietnam and India eye mutual gains amidst global trade shifts
At a time of evolving trade policies and geopolitical uncertainties, Vietnam and India are looking to deepen their cooperation in... Read more
US tariffs spark Chinese resurgence, domestic focus intensifies
The recent escalation of reciprocal tariffs between the US and China has sent ripples through the global fashion, apparel, and... Read more
South Korea's apparel market undergoes a budget revolution
South Korea's fashion market is seeing growing demand for affordable and functional apparels. This shift is challenging the dominance of... Read more
Spreading the Bets: India’s need to create a new textile export map
India’s textile and apparel sector, finds itself entangled in a rapidly shifting global trade environment. As geopolitical uncertainties and reciprocal... Read more
As US consumer confidence crumbles it casts a looming shadow over fashion spendi…
A chilling wave of pessimism has swept across the US, with consumer sentiment falling to levels unseen since the depths... Read more
The denim-cargo conundrum, a global tug-of-war in casualwear
The world of casual apparel, once a clear-cut battleground between denim's enduring legacy and the utilitarian surge of cargos, is... Read more
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As the global fashion industry evolves once-unchallenged legacy brands, the titans of the industry, now find themselves besieged. They are... Read more
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The European Union's appetite for T-shirts remains robust, with consumption expected to grow steadily over the next decade, albeit at... Read more