India’s textile trade gets a Pacific push as New Zealand FTA removes tariff…
India and New Zealand have inked a ‘once-in-a-generation’ Free Trade Agreement (FTA), one that will have a profound impact on Indian textile and apparel industry. Signed by commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal, and New Zealand’s minister for trade and investment Todd... Read more
Lululemon’s world-first nylon circularity push signals a new apparel arms r…
The global apparel industry’s circularity narrative is entering a more technically demanding phase. Polyester recycling once the flagship of sustainable synthetics, is rapidly approaching maturity. Nylon, however, the performance engine behind leggings, technical outerwear, and compressi... Read more
Beyond the DTC Rush: Levi’s hybrid channel strategy sets a new retail bench…
The global apparel sector is entering a phase where channel strategy is no longer a tactical lever but a core determinant of profitability. Levi Strauss & Co. has emerged as a defining case study in this shift, reporting that direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels now account for 52 per cent of... Read more
The New Rules of Resale: EPR turning secondhand into fashion’s strategic gr…
The global fashion industry is facing a decisive regulatory and commercial reset. What began as a sustainability narrative around reuse and recycling is now evolving into a hard-edged business imperative, driven by the rise of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Across major markets, parti... Read more
The 2027 Mandate: Why denim’s future hinges on verifiable data
For decades, the global denim industry has relied on a narrative of durability, heritage, and authenticity. That narrative is now being stress-tested by a new operational reality: data integrity. As per Nicolas Prophte, Founder of the Denim Deal Foundation and former supply chain executive acr... Read more
Europe’s textile core unravels as costs, imports and policy pressure bite
Europe’s textile and apparel sector, long seen as a benchmark for craftsmanship and industrial depth, is slipping into a prolonged slowdown. The latest EURATEX data signals a third consecutive year of decline, with industry leaders warning of a steady erosion in global competitiveness. T... Read more
Source Fashion shifts to circularity with expanded strategic board
As the fashion industry faces an unprecedented ‘tsunami’ of regulat... Read more
Karl Mayer inaugurates Textile Innovation Center to accelerate global mater…
In a significant move to consolidate its role as a technological leader, the Ka... Read more
Inditex expands Nordic footprint as Bershka eyes H&M’s home turf
Bershka, the youth-focused powerhouse of the Inditex Group, has officially inau... Read more
L’Oréal Paris ropes in Charles Leclerc to spearhead luxury men’s grooming e…
In a strategic move to capture a larger share of the accelerating $32 billion g... Read more
India evolves into a central hub for textile economy with $3.5 billion recy…
India is rapidly evolving from a global garment manufacturer into a central hub... Read more
Bezos Earth Fund to commercialize next-gen fibers with $34 million investme…
The global sustainable fabric market is currently undergoing a structural trans... Read more