US trade rulings and labor slowdown reshape 2026 cotton supply chains
The global cotton industry is entering a period of adjustment, shaped by legal rulings, trade policy recalibrations, and a softening US labor market. From textile mills to retail giants, supply chain stakeholders are reassessing strategies as uncertainty over tariffs combines with cautio... Read more
Zero-tariff paradigm drives strategic re-sourcing at Global Sourcing Expo 2…
Projected to reach a valuation of $30.3 billion this year, the Australian textile and apparel market is entering a period of rapid structural transformation. As of January 1, 2026, the full implementation of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) has eliminated all... Read more
Strategic manufacturing takes center stage at Gartex Texprocess Mumbai 2026
A $179 billion industrial cornerstone contributing 2 per cent to the national GDP, the Indian textile and apparel sector is currently navigating a sophisticated transition toward high-tech automation and circular production. As global sourcing patterns shift and the domestic man-made fiber eco... Read more
The Hidden Tax on Fashion: 2026’s EPR rules squeeze margins and shake suppl…
As the 2026 enforcement deadlines for California’s SB 707 and the European Union’s harmonized Waste Framework Directive loom, the global fashion industry is confronting a change in its cost model. For decades, the fast fashion economy relied on low-cost production and the ext... Read more
Guess? Inc. retreats from China as American cool hits a cultural wall
For more than two decades, Guess? Inc., the emblem of ‘accessible American cool’, maintained an ambitious footprint in China. At its peak, the brand operated over 250 stores across mainland China, including a prominent digital presence on Tmall. But by March 31, 2026, Guess? Inc. will co... Read more
The Hormuz Effect: Why a distant war is shaking Bangladesh’s garment export…
The immediate impact of the Iran- Isarel-US conflict is being felt in the logistics arteries that connect Bangladesh’s factories with global retail markets. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic shipping corridors, has effectively become a choke point for internat... Read more
Government restores full RoDTEP Benefits to boost textile export competitiv…
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Notification No. 66/... Read more
Omafil expands in Tokat with high-capacity POY and FDY infrastructure
Maison Omafil has officially inaugurated its advanced production facility in th... Read more
Lilysilk redefines luxury performance with SilkContour innovation
Projected to reach $34.1 billion by 2030, the global silk market is witnessing ... Read more
Nanamica Wukang: A strategic anchor for Japanese technical fashion in China
Japanese outdoor lifestyle pioneer Nanamica officially entered the mainland Chi... Read more
Sartocchi redefines custom tailoring with new ‘Digital Atelier’ model
As the global apparel market prepares to hit a $1.03 trillion valuation in 2026... Read more
H&M Group transitions sub-brand to high-utility performance gear
H&M Group is intensifying its challenge to specialized sportswear incumbent... Read more