US hemp industry lobbying to legalise production of the fiber
Through a well thought initiative, the US hemp industry is pushing hard for a measure that would make it legal for US businesses to produce the substance, and if lawmakers…
Texworld USA, ApparelSourcing Winter 2016 see record visitors
The winter 2016 editions of Texworld USA and ApparelSourcing once again opened for business on January 24, 2016 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Despite going up…
US is Vietnam’s biggest importer
The United States was Vietnam’s biggest goods importer in 2015, up 16.9 per cent against 2014. China was Vietnam’s second largest goods importer, up 11.2 per cent year-on-year, followed by…
Igedo is thrilled about the successful premiere at Areal Böhler
The recently concluded international fashion trade show ‘Gallery’ attracted a record number of visitors with a 20 per cent rise. The show was held from January 29 to February 1,…
Myanmar positive about apparel exports
Myanmar’s apparel exports are expected to more than double by 2020 owing to the favorable government policies and low labor costs in the country. One of the reasons for this…
Java region attracts textile investors
Central Java is emerging as an attractive top investment destination for textiles and textile products in Indonesia. This region has attractive factors going for it like availability of labor, a…
Azerbaijan to aid cotton sector
Azerbaijan is keen to support cotton producers and give a new life to the cotton production industry. In this regard, farmers will be given preferential loans. Favorable prices will be…
EU Trade Policy aims to promote sustainability, human rights
"The 14 beneficiary countries, as well as EU and international institutions and civil society organisations, will now have an opportunity to respond to the findings of the report. The first…
Vietnam emerges top cotton importer, beats China
According to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (CAC), citing the enhanced competitiveness of polyester China, which last season lost to India the title of the world's top cotton producer, is…
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US retail bankruptcies reach a record high
As the pandemic stretches on, retail bankruptcies have reached an all time high in a decade. COVID-19 is bleeding the... Read more
Fashion industry seeks a plastic free future
Global response to ‘ban plastic’ call has been quite encouraging with people discarding most of their plastic bottles and bags.... Read more
Retailers in US, Europe face uncertain future with second round of store closure…
A resurgence of the pandemic in the US, Australia and some European countries has led to governments tapering off support... Read more
World textiles, apparel exports fell in 2019, India remained among top exporter:…
Global economic slowdown and US-China trade war caused the world merchandise trade to fall for the first time in 2019... Read more
Efficient returns management helps retailers improve their eco-footprint
COVID-19 has made the returns process much more easier and eco-friendly than earlier, says Charlotte Monk-Chipman, Marketing Director, ReBound, which... Read more
A blow to Asia as companies diversify supply chains post COVID-19
Disruptions caused by COVID-19 is inducing 57 per cent textile and apparel organizations to diversify their sourcing away from Asian... Read more
Diversification is key to future success of Lithuanian textile and clothing sect…
In April’20, the Lithuanian Association of Clothing and Textile Companies (LATIA) predicted one third of its clothing and textile companies... Read more
Rise of new Chinese domestic luxury shopper
As the pandemic has incapacitated Chinese high-end shoppers, luxury players like Balenciaga and Montblanc are rethinking their strategies to reach... Read more
Rebuilding trust between brands and retailers essential for future business
COVID-19 is drastically altering relations between brands and retailers. With fear of bankruptcies and subsequent non-payment looming over them, factories... Read more
Deep-pocketed investors to shape the future of fashion market
COVID-19 forced investors across the world to go into ‘life-raft’ mode and shore up their businesses. However now, investors are... Read more