Smart textiles use technology to recycle and reuse textile fibers. They can monitor health and can measure movements. Advances in specialized materials and fabrication technologies offer exciting opportunities to create…
Bangladesh will have to address three important factors -- higher productivity, workers' wage hike and profitability -- for sustainability of the apparel sector, say experts. This was the predominant thought…
The United States is Vietnam’s biggest export market. About 50 per cent of Vietnam’s total textile and garment exports goes to the US. Total exports of textiles and garments from…
Vietnam’s denim exports to the US has risen 16.1 per cent so far this year. Women’s jean exports from Vietnam to the US rose by almost 17 per cent. Although…
The cellulose fiber market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of nine per cent over the period 2016-24. Abundance of raw materials, environmental benefits of cellulose fibers, and cost…
Pakistan wants to push up exports to $35 billion by 2018. The top five textile sectors were given a zero-rated sales tax regime. Sales tax and customs duty on imports…
BSTIM (Best Solutions in Textile Manufacturing) was held in Spain, February 24 to 25, 2017. This edition saw 1,400 visitors from around the world, from Russia, England, Sweden, Norway, Holland…
SPG Prints, based in Holland, caters to the textile, label and industrial printing markets with a portfolio including screens, lacquers, inks, digital engravers, and a broad range of rotary screen…
Anglo-Irish chain owned by Associated British Foods, Primark’s sales are up 11 per cent compared to last year on a currency-neutral basis and 21 per cent ahead on a reported…
Global fast-fashion behemoth Shein released its extensive 2024 Sustainability and Social Impact Report in June, a document exceeding 100 pages.... Read more
The aisles of the Global Sourcing Expo Australia, which concluded its three-day run from June 17-19 in Sydney, buzzed with... Read more
The recent cyberattack that brought down Marks & Spencer's (M&S) online operations for nearly seven weeks has highlighted a critical,... Read more
For decades, nylon has been synonymous with exceptional strength, durability, and resilience. From mountaineering gear to industrial applications, its tough... Read more
For decades, polyester has been the workhorse of the textile industry, valued for its durability, wrinkle resistance, and affordability. However,... Read more
The Global Sourcing Expo, a pivotal event connecting global suppliers with Australian trade buyers, continues to solidify its position as... Read more
With the successful completion of third edition of Global Sourcing Expo Sydney, Julie Holt, Global Business & Exhibition Director, Global... Read more
The global apparel industry, often a reliable barometer of consumer confidence and trade health, is passing through a delicate recalibration.... Read more
In the global textile manufacturing market, where countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam leverage preferential trade agreements (FTAs) to dominate export... Read more
The conversations at the recent ‘Innovation Forum’ have blossomed into a clear call to action: the fashion industry is under... Read more