Coats expands presence in Bangladesh
UK-based Coats has a growing presence in Bangladesh. Coats is a global leader in industrial thread and consumer textile crafts. It has been operating in the country since 1989 and…
Cambodian union settles for low minimum wage
The Free Trade Union in Cambodia has come out in favor of a new minimum wage for garment workers, far lower than what many of its counterparts have been agitating…
ITMA to award sustainable innovation
ITMA 2015 will be held from November 12 to 19 in Italy. This edition will showcase end-to-end solutions for the entire textile and garment making chain. To date, 1,380 exhibitors…
TAL plans investments in Vietnam
Despite a recent spat over territorial dispute between Chinese and Vietnamese ships in the South China or Eastern Sea yet companies from Taiwan or other places in Asia, the country…
Bangladesh jute mills low on funds
The Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) has no money to buy raw jute. This is because of a delay in financial disbursement from the government. The procurement of raw jute…
ILO urges Bangladesh to waive VAT
The International Labor Organisation has urged the Bangladesh government to waive around $1 million of value-added tax generated from the spending on a project involving readymade garment factory inspection. ILO…
Vietnam expects to sign trade pacts by next year
Vietnam expects the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to be signed in 2015. Meanwhile Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese investors have started increasing their investment in…
Russian technical textile company to expand
BTK Holding, one of Russia's largest producers of technical textiles and apparel is commissioning a large-scale facility for this purpose. The company has already completed preparatory work for the launch…
Invista develops eco-friendly spandex
Global fiber producer Invista has introduced a new bio-derived spandex that uses fiber from a renewable source made from dextrose derived from corn. The use of renewable feedstock results in…
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
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