Slow Fashion on the Rise: A critical look at the sustainable style mov…
Fast fashion's grip on the clothing industry may be loosening, as a growing movement – slow fashion – takes root. Fast fashion, with its emphasis on cheap, trendy clothes and frequent turnovers, has dominated for decades. However, a growing awareness of its environmental and social costs has led... Read more
Duty-free deals on thin ice, Shein and Temu face scrutiny
Shein and Temu, the online retail giants, have taken the world by storm. Their business model revolves around ultra-trendy clothing and accessories at rock-bottom prices. But their success story is facing head winds with potential tax hikes. Both companies have come under fire in the EU and US for allegedly... Read more
As Walmart reshapes workforce, questions emerge on automation or offic…
Walmart, the retail giant, recently announced job cuts in its corporate sector alongside a push for in-office work. This has sparked questions about the true motives behind the moves. While automation is a stated goal, some speculate there's more to the story. Embracing automation Walmart claims these cha... Read more
EU cracks the whip on fashion, now EUCSDDD will reshape retail
The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EUCSDDD), which came into effect on April 24, 2024, is set to shake up the fashion industry. It’s been touted as a game changer as brands and retailers, of a certain threshold size will now require certain practices and sourcing sh... Read more
EU cracks down on unsustainable fashion, new directive demands transpa…
The European Union (EU) has ushered in a new era for sustainable clothing with the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EUCSDDD). This legislation, effective in phases starting 2027, will significantly impact the textiles and apparel industry, forcing brands to clean up th... Read more
Successful 37th International Cotton Conference Bremen attracts global…
Around 400 participants from nearly 40 countries attended the 37th International Cotton Conference Bremen from March 20 to 22, marking yet another successful gathering of industry leaders and experts. The event, which featured a blend of on-site and online sessions, hosted nearly 70 speakers across eleven s... Read more
Sustainable fashion: Balancing materials and fair labor practices
The fashion industry has long been synonymous with cheap, disposable clothing and a relentless pursuit of the latest trends. Social media influencers, showcasing their fast fashion "hauls," have propelled this culture of overconsumption. However, a counter-movement led by figures like climate activist Greta... Read more
Made in America's Blind Spot: Can Ethical Fashion Thrive in Red, White…
The American dream has long been stitched with visions of bustling factories and workers earning their fair share. But beneath the "Made in America" slogan lies a tangled reality, one where ethical production clashes with cost and convenience. Unravelling the complexities of ethical fashion, exploring the s... Read more
EURATEX Manifesto: A blueprint for a competitive textiles industry
In anticipation of the upcoming European Parliament elections from 6 to 9 June 2024, EURATEX, the European textile and apparel association, has released a Manifesto outlining 15 key requests aimed at fostering a competitive European textiles and clothing industry. The Manifesto comes as Europe faces a pivot... Read more
VIEW Premium Selection Spring.Summer 2025 successfully concluded
The VIEW Premium Selection Spring.Summer 2025 concluded on a high note, establishing itself as a pivotal event in the fashion industry. Organized by MUNICH FABRIC START Exhibitions GmbH, the textile show featured 250 carefully selected exhibitors, presenting cutting-edge color and material trends, along wit... Read more
Global Fashion Agenda unveils 2023 GFA Monitor at COP28
In a significant move during COP28, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has launched the 2023 edition of The GFA Monitor, a comprehensive guide for fashion leaders steering towards a net-positive industry. The report integrates insights from over 25 industry organizations, presenting a unified approach to sustainab... Read more
Bangladesh low-wage workers get support from US and EU
Apparel retailers in the US and Europe , as the primary buyers of Bangladesh- garments have agreed to accept higher prices to help factories offset wage increases along with helping the daily survival of low-income workers, in a humanitarian move. Bangladesh factories that employ low-wage workers --mainly w... Read more
Source Fashion Largest ever show in Feb 2024
Source Fashion, Europe's premier platform for responsible sourcing, continues its rapid growth, announcing a remarkable 50% increase in exhibitors for its upcoming February 2024 edition, bringing the total to over 320 exhibitors from around the world. This expansion solidifies Source Fashion's reputation as... Read more
IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection shines as global fashion hub
IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection marked its fourth edition with resounding success. The event, held from August 9 to 11 in Istanbul, showcased the city's growing prominence in the global fashion business. The numbers tell the story: a remarkable 30% increase in both exhibitors and visitors, including ... Read more
Archroma wins EcoVadis Gold for sustainability
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has achieved a Gold rating from Eco... Read more
Nike investors demand justice for unpaid garment workers
As the Olympic Games approach, a coalition of human rights advocates and major Nike i... Read more
Coats Digital shortlisted for nine SaaS Awards
Coats Digital’s FastReactFabric has been shortlisted in nine categories at The ... Read more
Better Cotton launches impact fund in India
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has partne... Read more
ThredUp appoints Noam Paranksy to board
Online resale platform ThredUp has appointed Noam Paransky to its board of directors.... Read more
Sri Lankan labor law reform faces uproar from Rights Groups
Amnesty International, Clean Clothes Campaign, and Human Rights Watch are calling for... Read more
Sportswear brand On appoints Laura Miele as independent board member
Swiss sportswear brand On has appointed Laura Miele as its independent board member, ... Read more
ILO Conference to tackle future of work and child labour
The International Labour Organization (ILO) will convene its annual conference in Gen... Read more
GFA maps out next level sustainability for fashion industry
Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) is urging fashion leaders to step up their sustainability... Read more
Teejay Lanka's Q4 profit jump brightens outlook
Teejay Lanka PLC, Sri Lanka's pioneering multinational textile manufacturer, reported... Read more
Edited empowers students with Retail Intelligence Program
Edited has unveiled its Education Partner Program, aiming to integrate its Retail Int... Read more
Amann launches India production plant for sewing threads
Amann, a German-based company, has inaugurated its inaugural production facility in R... Read more
Rudolf revolutionizes textile industry with innovative solutions
Rudolf, a global leader in textile auxiliaries and construction chemicals, is poised ... Read more
New platform identifies forced labor risk in supply chains
Supply Trace, a pioneering collaboration between Northeastern and Sheffield Hallam Un... Read more
NCTO responds to House Ways and Means De Minimis reform
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has emphasized the need for urge... Read more
Rajapalayam Spinning Mills shutdown leads to mass job losses
The textile industry in India, particularly in regions like Rajapalayam, is facing a ... Read more
Ding Xia to head the China operations for Sephora
Sephora has appointed Ding Xia, former E-commerce Chief-Asia, Nike Inc as the new hea... Read more
Lenzing AG appoints Walter Bickel as Chief Transformation Officer
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its performance amidst economic challenges, L... Read more
Levi Strauss & Co appoints new Executive Vice President
Levi Strauss & Co has appointed Gianluca Flore as its new Executive Vice Presiden... Read more
NCTO fights economic crisis, trade challenges
In his address at the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) 20th Annual Me... Read more
India's textile ambition: $600b exports by 2047
India is charting an ambitious trajectory in the textile sector, targeting a substant... Read more
PlatformE leads sustainable fashion as B Corp
Fashion innovator PlatformE achieves B Corp certification, marking a pivotal moment i... Read more
Credo launches India's first fashion incubator in Kolkata
In a landmark development for West Bengal's textile industry, Credo Centre of Excelle... Read more
BGMEA appoints new board members at 41 st AGM in Dhaka
At the 41st annual general meeting in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and... Read more
Antonella Capelli appointed President-MENA region for Lectra
A leading provider of technology solutions driving the transition to Industry 4.0 in ... Read more
Archroma drives textile industry sustainability with One Way+ Program
Archroma, a leading provider of specialty chemicals for sustainable solutions, unveil... Read more
Agilitas Sports names Richard Zartman as new VP-Footwear Design
E-commerce platform specialising in sportswear and athleisure solutions, Agilitas Spo... Read more
Inditex revamps Zara Woman leadership with Lorena Rodriguez as new Director
Inditex has made changes in the leadership of Zara Woman, with Lorena Rodrígue... Read more
Turkiye’s Uniteks boosts efficiency with Coats Digital's GSDCost solution
Uniteks, one of Turkiye’s premier ready-made clothing manufacturers, has taken ... Read more
Euratex upskills textile industry with new project
Euratex, alongside CEC and Cotance, is launching the SkillBridge project to tackle th... Read more
Nike appoints Tim Hamilton new Vice President-Men’s Apparel Design
Nike hs appointed Tim Hamilton as the new Vice President - Men's Apparel Design. Hami... Read more
Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan revolutionizes production efficiency at Hojeo…
Coats Digital proudly announces that Hojeon Limited Corp., a leading sportswear manuf... Read more
Jeanologia leads textile industry toward sustainable water management
On the occasion of World Water Day, Jeanologia, an eco-efficient textile technology c... Read more
Euratex: EU unveils 'Textiles of the Future' partnership
Amidst the EU Research and Innovation Days, the European Commission has introduced ni... Read more
Archroma and Artistic Milliners team up for sustainable denim revolution
Archroma, a frontrunner in specialty chemicals for sustainable solutions, has forged ... Read more
Spinnova expects revenues to decline in 2024
Textile company Spinnova anticipates a downturn in revenues for the year 2024, with o... Read more
Vivolo: Redefining fashion with sustainable leather trims
In the bustling landscape of fashion, where trends evolve at lightning speed, Vivolo ... Read more
GL Events appoints Florence Rousson as new President for Premiere Vision
A company specialising in trade show organisation, and the new owner of Premiere Visi... Read more
Kulin Lalbhai appointed as the new Chairman of CII-Gujarat
Currently serving as the Executive Director, Arvind Ltd, Kulin Lalbhai has recently b... Read more
Fashion Forum podcast by BFC launches fifth season
The British Fashion Council kicks off its fifth series of the Fashion Forum podcast w... Read more
ACIMIT: Italian textile tech boosting trade ties in India
Italian textile technology is poised to fortify its partnership with India's textile ... Read more
Sympatex showcases sustainable innovations at Performance Days
Sympatex, a leading membrane manufacturer, is poised to make waves in the textile ind... Read more
Under Armour announces leadership shakeup as Kevin Plank returns as CEO
Under Armour is undergoing a leadership change. Founder Kevin Plank will return to th... Read more
Euratex: RegioGreenTex meeting shapes future of textile circular economy
Representatives from 43 European partners of RegioGreenTex converged at Citeve, the P... Read more
Garware Technical Fibres: Among top 50 innovators in India's best workplace…
Garware Technical Fibres Limited has clinched a coveted spot among India's top innova... Read more
CII Punjab announces new appointments during annual session for 2023-24
In its Annual Session for 2023-2024, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Punjab an... Read more
SM Mannan Kochi slated to become the 20th President of BGMEA
SM Mannan Kochi, Secretary General-Dhaka North City, Awami League, is poised to be ap... Read more
Denim expert leads industry in sustainable practices
Denim Expert Ltd. emerges as a beacon of sustainability in the garment manufacturing ... Read more
Coats Digital nominated for five awards at UK Tech Awards 2024
Coats Digital's revolutionary GSDCost solution has been recognized as a frontrunner i... Read more
Katie Bickerstaffe resigns from her position at Marks & Spencer
Katie Bickerstaffe, co-CEO, Marks & Spencer, a British clothing and food retailer... Read more
19 European partners unite for TCLF sector reskilling and inclusion
Euratex proudly launches the EU co-funded project Aequalis-4-TCLF, bolstering the tex... Read more
Itema appoints Sameer Kulkarni as new Managing Director
Itema Weaving (India) has appointed Sameer Kulkarni as its Managing Director, marking... Read more
BAI awarded for best HR practices at CITI Textile Sustainability Awards 202…
Brandix Apparel India (BAI) has bagged the prestigious ‘Best HR Practices&rsquo... Read more
Eltex of Sweden AB marks 60 years milestone
Eltex of Sweden, a trailblazer in integrating electronic sensors into the weaving mac... Read more
British Wool launches shearing courses with strong response
British Wool has rolled out its much-anticipated shearing courses, now accessible on ... Read more
SIMA applauds textile focused policies in Tamil Nadu budget
Tamil Nadu, long a powerhouse in India's textile industry, has faced challenges maint... Read more
Gildan Activewear honored in CDP leadership and S&P Global Yearbook
Gildan Activewear Inc. proudly announces its fourth consecutive inclusion in CDP's Le... Read more