Interfiliere Shanghai re-emphasises on sustainability with its fo…
"A meeting point of all global players in the lingerie and swimwear industry, Interfiliere Shanghai offered a China-based view of textiles and textile accessories for lingerie and swimwear industry. Organised from September 26-27, 2019 in the Chinese capital city, the event reflected the current fashion trends in China... Read more
China’s textile industry gears up for a structural transformation
"Official statistics released by the China Customs reveal the textile manufacturing sector is going through an intense transformation. Few years ago, many garment factories in China refused to manufacture less than 1,000 pieces of clothing on a single model. These factories also calculated their profit margins based on... Read more
Home textiles takes to sustainability with recycling, product cer…
"For decades the home textiles business focused on launching a wide range of products. These included everything from bed sheets and comforters to towels. But recently, the industry has started to curtail its product excess as it is finally discovering that less is often more. This was particularly evident at this year... Read more
Time running out for the launch of Blockchain project in Italy
"Launched by the Italian Ministry for Economic Development (MiSE) in collaboration with Sistema Moda Italia (SMI) and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), an American IT company, the Textile Blockchain Project is currently facing a crisis as the time for its implementation is fast running out. The project... Read more
Texworld Paris asserts its dominance as an undisputed industry le…
"With 1014 exhibitors from 25 countries, Texworld Paris once again asserted their dominance as undisputed leaders of sourcing for fabrics, components, trimmings and materials for the clothing industry. Spread across three halls in September, these remarkable events for anyone involved in creating fashion proved to be a... Read more
Hemp to help revive American interest in fashion
"Though a Bureau of Economic Analysis NIPA table notes Americans spent $391.5 billion on their clothing and footwear in 2018, their share of disposable income on these items declined from 3.8 per cent in 2007 to 3.0 per cent in 2019. Even more alarming is the fact that their global share of expenditure on fashion was o... Read more
Maroc in Mode Sourcing to offer a complete overview of the Morroc…
"The upcoming Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing, to be held from October 17-18, 2019 in Marrakech, will offer international buyers and retailers a complete overview of the Moroccan textile and clothing industry by focusing on varied topics ranging from fast fashion to sustainable production." The upcoming Maroc i... Read more
C.L.A.S.S. partners with ROICA and Varvaressos at Filo
"C.L.A.S.S. partnered ROICA and Varvaressos at Filo-the international fair dedicated to yarn held in Milan from September 25- 26, 2019. The ROICA EF– GRS (Global Recycled Standard ) yarn is made with 58 per cent f pre-consumer recycled content. GRS guarantees its sustainable mission with a certification by the in... Read more
Fashion for All gains popularity as brands transcend size, gender…
"For decades, most retailers and brands focused on traditional sizing with a few plus size offerings (beyond size 0-12) often hidden at the back of the store. However, it is no longer acceptable for brands to cater only to a specific size or body type. They are now reaching beyond the norm into new categories and produ... Read more
Sustainability and innovations rule Premiere Vision Paris F/W 202…
"Held from September 17-19, 2019, latest edition of Premiere Vision in Paris showcased innovations for F/W 2020-21. Well-attended by top international buyers and insiders, the show held a number of meetings and networking activities. Focusing on sustainability, the fair displayed several new age materials and products ... Read more
Taiwan’s textile sector evolves with smart manufacturing, eco-fri…
"Over the last 60 years, Taiwan has evolved from a mass supplier to an innovator equipped with a comprehensive yet integrated value chain and developer of high value added products and functional textiles. One of the most significant sectors of the manufacturing industry, the textile industry now ranks among the top se... Read more
Brands adopt ‘no-waste’ policy as recycling gains ground
"From top fashion brands like H&M and Gucci to small fabric companies, all fashion lovers are making conscious efforts to reduce the colossal amount of waste filling our landfills every year. Luxury brand LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recently signed a five-year biodiversity partnership with UNESCO, committ... Read more
The circular fashion movement to shape core value system in futur…
"Around 60 per cent of Indian textile industry, projected to grow $223 billion by next few years, is cotton-based. Cotton cultivation consumes around 25 per cent of the world’s pesticides which is fast becoming a major cause of concern for the industry. Textile is the one of the biggest contributors of both dry a... Read more
Denim becomes up market with new luxury features
"A new luxury or premium look is giving the traditional five-pocket denim a life beyond basics. New denim makers are responding to the changing mindset of consumers who now prefer brands that offer comfortable styles and designs besides using sustainable fabrics and adopting responsible manufacturing practices." ... Read more
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Tinctorium creates toxic-free indigo
Tinctorium has created a proprietary bio-synthesized dye solution that can eliminate the need f... Read more
Cone Denim uses new CiCLO fibers in new collection
Cone Denim has used Intrinsic Advanced Materials’ CiCLO technology in its newest collecti... Read more
Sustainable processes acquire urgency says report
Environmental-friendly sourcing is a priority across the apparel space, says McKinsey. Reflecti... Read more
Bangladesh Denim Expo in November
Bangladesh Denim Expo will be held from November 5 to 6, 2019. The world’s leading denim... Read more
Adidas launches new initiative for used clothing
Sportswear giant Adidas has launched a new sustainable initiative that rewards customers with c... Read more
Investcorp invests $11.2 mn investment in Bewakoof Brands
Global alternative asset manager Investcorp, invested $11.2 million in Bewakoof Brands - one of... Read more
Lenzing aims at being carbon neutral
Lenzing plans to drastically reduce its CO2 footprint and become entirely carbon neutral by 205... Read more
IAF sponsors the Keqiao World Textile Merchandising Conference
The IAF sponsored the second edition of the Keqiao World Textile Merchandising Conference held ... Read more
Textile Forum to showcase 100 fabric collections
To be held from October 16-17, 2019 in London, Textile Forum will showcase around 100 collectio... Read more
UK scores in clean apparel manufacturing
Emissions created by manufacturing clothes in the UK are lower than those created by a similar ... Read more
Canopy partners with ZDHC
Canopy and ZDHC are partnering to increase their collaborative work toward taking on the negati... Read more
Bangladesh Business Forum focuses on sustainability in the RMG industry
The Annual Bangladesh Business Forum, held on October 2, 2019 in Dhaka focused on sustainabilit... Read more
Cotton USA showcases its latest innovations at Intertextile Shanghai and Ya…
Cotton USA showcased its latest innovations in smart fashion at its booths in both Intertextile... Read more
Thread maker A&E launches eco friendly threads
American & Efird (A&E) has released a new line of 100 per cent recycled, industrial sew... Read more
Lycra launches branded elastane
Lycra has launched EcoMade, its first branded elastane made with pre-consumer content. The EcoM... Read more
Lenzing’s innovative fiber Refibra features 30% pulp from upcycled cotton
Lenzing has hit a new milestone with Refibra technology. The Tencel-branded lyocell fibers can ... Read more
Sustainability initiatives to help global textile dyestuff market earn more…
Researchers from the Texas Tech University have developed a method to separate toxic dyes from ... Read more
The EURATEX ’19 convention focuses on challenges, opportunities
The 2019 EURATEX convention focused on the challenges of globalisation, environmental impact an... Read more
The North Face launches new material
The North Face has launched new material known as Futurelight that aims to create a new paradig... Read more
Tencel seen as a viable sustainable alternative
Lenzing invites fashion industry players to use more environmentally friendly materials like Te... Read more
Lenzing launches botanic shoe in India
Lenzing has entered Indian footwear with the botanic shoe. The launch of botanic shoe comes at ... Read more
Archroma joins ZDHC Foundation
Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has j... Read more
Bangladesh sells underpriced leather due to compliance issues
Bangladesh has to sell tanned leather at 40 per cent below international rates. This is because... Read more
Brands working on zero waste and clean water
Brands like Lenzing and Eileen Fisher are working toward goals like zero waste, clean water and... Read more
Phytogen renews partnership with Cotton Incorporated’s recycling program
Building on a successful first year, PhytoGen, the U.S. cottonseed brand of Corteva Agriscience... Read more
Brazilian project to strengthen organic cotton production in seven states
The new Brazilian initiative, ‘Cotton in Organic Farming Consortium’ will aid appro... Read more
Levi Strauss & Co. grants $380,000 to fellowship program
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS & Co.) is granting more than $380,000 to the second class of the... Read more
Lenzing uses blockchain to support Tencel
Lenzing will use blockchain technology to support its Tencel branded fiber business. This will ... Read more
H&M launches F/W collection from recycled materials
H&M’s fall/winter line is made of sustainable materials like recycled polyester, recy... Read more
FW goes circular through repair
The circular economy is helping brands hit their environmental and economic targets and succeed... Read more
Benetton launches ecological line
United Colors of Benetton’s new collection showcases experimental textiles and ecological... Read more
Re.VerSo embodies the spirit of Italy
Re.VerSo is a new textile platform that works with textile partners to produce a fully integrat... Read more
H&M’s Global Change Award to prop up startling innovations
The Global Change Award is an attempt to move the needle in a space where global consumption of... Read more
Miles Johnson and IskoTM collaborate for a new collection
Leading denim brand, IskoTM has collaborated with renowned British fashion designer Miles Johns... Read more
Sustainable brands have takers
When it comes to sustainable fashion, consumers don’t see price or style as an obstacle.T... Read more
Levi Strauss cuts down on water use
Levi Strauss is implementing a strategy aimed at significantly reducing overall water use. Supp... Read more
Australians urged to reuse waste
Australia should take cue from the circular economy on recycling, reusing its waste rather than... Read more
Second GOTS seminar held in Dhaka
The second GOTS seminar was held on September 08, 2019 in Dhaka. The theme of the seminar was &... Read more
Genesis to explore new business possibilities in China
M&J Group’s leading facility Genesis aims to explore new business possibilities in Ch... Read more
Fund promotes scalable solutions
A new investment fund aims at promoting scalable solutions around key supply chain challenges. ... Read more
Accord to consult BGMEA before snapping ties with RMG factories
BGMEA President Rubana Huq has stated the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, a p... Read more
Fund connects technologies to apparel industry
Innovation hubs Fashion for Good and The Mills Fabrica have teamed up with the C&A Foundati... Read more
Adwoa Aboah reappointed as BFC Ambassador for Positive Fashion
Adwoa Aboah has been re-appointed as the BFC Ambassador for Positive Fashion for another year. ... Read more
Brands become more responsive towards sustainability
Brands are transitioning to be more sustainable. Customers have been questioning them on the su... Read more
Coats launches FlameProTM Splash Protect
Coats, the world’s leading industrial thread company, is launching a new product targetin... Read more
PRGMEA holds workshop on sustainable fashion in Pakistan
A PRGMEA workshop and seminar on sustainable fashion was held in Pakistan, recently. The aim of... Read more
British Fashion Council launches Institute of Positive Fashion
The British Fashion Council (BFC) plans to launch the Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) to cr... Read more
German textile industry criticises the ‘green button' seal
The ‘Green Button Seal has been heavily criticised by the German textile industry which t... Read more
Eastman showcases Naia sustainable fabrics at Redress Design Award 2019
Eastman, the Gold Sponsor of 2019 Redress Design Award showcased its NaiaTM fabric at the ... Read more
Mizoram fabrics receive the GI tag
Mizoram's Tawlhlohpuan and Mizo Puanchei shawl or wraparound, the most exquisite and intricatel... Read more
Global textile waste increases by 811 per cent
Textile waste has increased by a massive 811 per cent from 1960 to 2015, says Retail Dive. The ... Read more
Munich Fabric Start exhibits focus on sustainable fabrics, trims
A the just concluded Munich Fabric Start exhibitors focused a lot on sustainable fabrics, trims... Read more
Italian Converter launches E.C.O. KOSMOS, a new range of green materials
Italian Converter has launched E.C.O. Kosmos, a new range of green materials. E.C.O. stands for... Read more
The Lycra Company launches Lycra(R) FitSense technology
The Lycra Company, a leader in innovative fiber and technology solutions for the apparel indust... Read more
Primark to train cotton farmers in sustainable farming methods
Primark plans to train more than 160,000 independent cotton farmers—over five times its c... Read more
Advance Denim to launch aniline-free* indigo collection made with
Advance Denim Co will soon become the first Chinese denim manufacturer to offer a collection ma... Read more
Global Fashion Fund focuses on innovative solutions
Good Fashion Fund provides impact lending tools to finance investments in supply chain innovati... Read more