Beyond Search and Scroll: Why AI-powered shopping is becoming retail’s new …
When ChatGPT unveiled its Instant Checkout capability allowing users to discover, evaluate, and purchase products within a single conversational interface it was more than a feature release. It was a signal that the very foundations of digital commerce are shifting. Retail’s long-standing sear... Read more
How global acrylic fiber leaders engineered price stability amid historic A…
The global Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) market, long known for its sensitivity to violent swings in petrochemical feedstocks is facing one of the most profound structural resets in its history. In 2025, while the price of Acrylonitrile (ACN), its primary feedstock, endured one of the steepest collapses in r... Read more
GTE 2025: An impactful event driving industry excellence
Jointly organized by Garment Technology Expo and India Exposition Mart(IEML), the 38th edition of the Garment Technology Expo (GTE) proved to be a powerful and impactful event. The event was held against a backdrop of global challenges, serving as a crucial catalyst and injecting exceptional dynamism int... Read more
Threads of Labor and Steel: The human-machine ecosystem powering India’s te…
India generates nearly eight million tonnes of textile waste every year, placing the country at the center of the global circular economy though it is rarely acknowledged as such. While much global attention centers on futuristic recycled fibers and chemical breakthroughs, a decades-old, quietly efficient... Read more
Hanging by a Thread: US Tariffs cripple Indian textile exports, orders drop…
India’s textile and apparel industry is facing an unexpected mid-cycle rupture that is reshaping the sector’s economics far faster than policymakers anticipated. What began as a favourable season for the spinning and raw-material economy, egged on by a weak rupee and heavy government-led cotto... Read more
Sourcing's new compass, navigating apparel's great migration beyond Asia
The global apparel sourcing business is redefining the metrics of success beyond traditional labor costs. Led by geopolitical risks, consumer demands for sustainability, and the need for greater agility, brands are adopting multi-regional strategies and looking to a new generation of sourcing partne... Read more
No A-Grades for Climate: What the fossil-free fashion scorecard reveals abo…
For years, the global fashion industry has promised a cleaner, greener future but 2025’s Fossil-Free Fashion Scorecard by STAND.earth offers a sobering verdict: not a single major brand has earned an ‘A’ for decarbonization. Despite public pledges, glossy sustainability reports, an... Read more
Wired Threads: How India’s textile backbone is powering the smart apparel f…
India’s huge textile industry, long celebrated for its command over cotton and competitive manufacturing scale, is going through a foundational redesign. At the heart of this shift lies an emerging consumer appetite for textiles that do more than drape and insulate. Fabrics are being engineere... Read more
The New Core Competency: How sustainability and advanced fabrics are drivin…
The SportTech Pavilion at Techtextil India, hosted by Concepts N Strategies, concluded with a unanimous declaration: for India to successfully execute its "Premium Mandate" and move "Beyond CMT," technical textile innovation and radical sustainability are non-negotiable. The future of Indian activewear reli... Read more
New EU import rules set to raise prices for Shein and Temu, boosting Europe…
Europe’s fashion and textile scenario is on the verge of its most consequential structural shift in over a decade. The European Union’s plan to abolish the €150 de minimis customs exemption for non-EU e-commerce imports, now fast-tracked for implementation by early 2026 is ready to ... Read more
Global apparel trade rebalances in 2025 as Europe rises, Asia stumbles: Waz…
As the global apparel economy enters the final quarter of 2025, trade flows across major markets reveal a sector facing contradictory currents, some markets still soft from inflation-linked demand fatigue, while others rise on renewed consumer confidence and resilient supply chains. Wazir Advisors’ ... Read more
Tariffs, turbulence and tenacity, India’s textile sector finds new strength
India’s textile and apparel export sector is showing a remarkable capacity to adapt and thrive in one of the most turbulent global trade environments in recent years. From punitive US tariff shocks to unpredictable demand cycles across international markets, the sector’s first-half performance... Read more
Profit with Purpose: Inside the 35% margin boom in upcycled fashion wholesa…
The secondhand wholesale sector, once seen as the back end of fashion, is now leading a quiet revolution, one that blends sustainability, technology, and profit. A new white paper, ‘The Financial Impact of Upcycling and Value-Added Services on Secondhand Wholesalers in 2025’, reveals how upcyc... Read more
Beyond CMT: Collaboration, not competition, is India’s new growth strategy
The journey for India’s activewear industry to move "Beyond CMT" (Cut, Make, Trim) and capture the global premium mandate is not constrained by market demand or labor, but by structural bottlenecks in the supply chain, investment philosophy, and training. Panel discussions at the Techtextil India SportTech Pavi... Read more
Inside Lululemon’s toughest year, tariffs, trend misses, and the fight to r…
For over a decade, Lululemon Athletica embodied everything the premium athleisure revolution stood for technical mastery, community-driven branding, and an almost cult-like customer following. Its rise was clean and uninterrupted, a masterclass in premium positioning. But 2025 has delivered an uncomfortab... Read more
India's ‘Technical Textile’ sector 'Important for the World,' says Techtext…
India is emerging as a global powerhouse in technical textiles, a growth recognized by the organizers of the world's leading technical textiles and textile processing trade fairs. Ahead of the Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 event in Frankfurt, Messe Frankfurt's Director Brand Management, Sabine Scharrer, ... Read more
Anti-Dumping probe on Chinese PTY threatens to negate QCO rollback benefits
Just days after the Indian government withdrew Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on Polyester Textured Yarn (PTY) and other textile inputs to boost the cost-competitiveness of the downstream industry, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated a fresh anti-dumping investigation into PTY im... Read more
India's new ‘Labour Codes’ weave global compliance into apparel exports
The full implementation of India's four consolidated Labour Codes (The Code on Wages, The Industrial Relations Code, The Code on Social Security, and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code) marks a strategic overhaul of the country’s industrial framework, particularly bene... Read more
Future Fiber Demand and the Chemical Recycling Imperative: Global industry eyes India for next tech leap
The global textile industry is entering a period of exponential growth and profound technological transformation, according to key figures speaking at the Dor... Read more
Regenerative innovation and the Human-Centric future of textiles
The global textile industry is at a crossroads where mere efficiency and profit no longer guarantee survival. This was the central message delivered by Uday P... Read more
Beyond CMT: Collaboration, not competition, is India’s new growth strategy
The journey for India’s activewear industry to move "Beyond CMT" (Cut, Make, Trim) and capture the global premium mandate is not constrained by market demand or l... Read more
Sustaining the 1.5°C Goal: The corporate imperative of COP28
“COP28, coined as 'the financial focus COP,' will centre its discussions on vital financial and investment matters, highlighting the pivotal involvement... Read more
The crucial role of mega textile hubs in establishing India’s global leadership
Dr S N Modani, Managing Director, CEO, Sangam India is also the Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association. With 33 years of experience in the textil... Read more
Eurecat x Canmartex to develop predictive quality control systems for knitwear t…
Aracne's system uses photonics, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to predict potential manufacturing defects before the fabric is made. This ... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
Government drafts new set of mandatory labeling rules for apparel and home …
The Indian government is reportedly drafting a new set of mandatory labeling ru... Read more
Kipas Textiles unveils platform to drive industrial-scale polyester circula…
Europe’s largest fully integrated textile manufacturer, Kipas Textiles ha... Read more
G-III Apparel Group raises full-year earnings forecast for FY26
G-III Apparel Group has raised its full-year earnings forecast following better... Read more
Bestseller opens new anticipated flagship store in Copenhagen
Bestseller has inaugurated its highly anticipated new flagship store in Copenha... Read more
Lenzing Group emphasizes on supply chain transparency to combat counterfeit…
A leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers known for its sustaina... Read more
Primark opens 8th store in Poland
Reinforcing its commitment to physical retail dominance in Central and Eastern ... Read more
Munich Airport boosts revenue with new luxury fashion cluster in Terminal 2
Munich Airport (MUC) has upgraded its retail offerings in Terminal 2 by develop... Read more
Vardhman Textiles’ Rs 350 cr MMF leap rewires India’s apparel supply chain
For decades, cotton has defined India’s manufacturing identity and po... Read more
Perplexity AI launches new Rapid-Fire Virtual Try-On feature for Pro and Ma…
Perplexity AI launches new Rapid-Fire Virtual Try-On feature for Pro and Max subscribers ... Read more
Valentino faces severe backlash for new ‘DeVain’ handbag
Italian luxury powerhouse Valentino is facing a severe reputational crisis afte... Read more
Egypt to boost textile capacity with new development projects: Mostafa Madb…
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced, some of the top priorities of the Eg... Read more
Mauritius apparel sector shifts focus to Africa and Europe
A long-established leader high-quality textile and garment manufacturer, Maurit... Read more
India’s textile, apparel and handicrafts exports grow to $18.24 billion dur…
Once again demonstrating its resilience, India’s textile and apparel sect... Read more
Celio revitalizes brand with a new store concept
A major player in French menswear, Celio is revitalizing its brand, moving beyo... Read more
Denim Premiere Vision Milan showcases new elastic fiber-Xlance
One of the major attractions at this year’s Denim Premiere Vision Milan, ... Read more
Two retailers launch stores at Liverpool One this holiday season
Two exciting retailers are making a splash in Liverpool One this holiday season... Read more
Victoria’s Secret opens new store in Pavilion KL, Kuala Lumpur
Indicating a strategic move towards international expansion and providing an up... Read more
Gymshark opens first US flagship at Bond Street, NYC
Gymshark opened its first US flagship store on December 13 at 11 Bond Street, N... Read more