Scientists derive material from silk protein
US researchers have created a novel material out of silk protein that can be preprogrammed with biological, chemical, or optical functions, such as mechanical components that change color with strain,…
PTEA asks prime minister to announce textile package
To arrest the widening trade deficit as substantial capacity to produce exportable surplus is either fully or partially closed due to high energy cost and other factors, the Pakistan Textile…
Sutlej upgrades home textiles
Sutlej is one of the largest integrated textile manufacturing companies and is strongly positioned in the production of value added synthetic, natural and blended yarns, spun yarns, processing of fabrics…
Vietnam textile industry to reach $29 bn in export value
The Vietnam textile industry which saw export value grow 15 per cent per year in five years from 2010 to 2015 is expected to reach $29 billion this year in…
CCI opts for commercial purchase of cotton to ensure supplies
"To ensure supplies to the Indian textiles industry, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has resorted to commercial purchase of cotton at market rates from around the country. CCI has…
Santex Rimar Group launches Santex Rimar India
In order to ensure rapid decision-making in key strategic area and synergies of integration, on the occasion of INDIA ITME 2016, the Santex Rimar Group launched Santex Rimar India denoting…
Vietnam’s textile sector faces a slew of challenges related to labour
Textiles are often regarded as one of Vietnam’s key export sectors with an average annual growth rate of 15 per cent during 2010-2015. However, it is also faced with a…
American Apparel shuts all UK stores
Nearly all UK stores of US-based clothing brand American Apparel have shut down. American Apparel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US in October 2015. The teen retailer, founded…
Government sanctions Rs 200 crore to revive the Tirupur dyeing industry
After taking cognizance of the problems the dyeing industry in Tirupur was facing and on recommendation of the Ministry of Textiles, the Finance Ministry has sanctioned Rs 200 crores to…
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China's shifting export dynamics and the declining importance of the US market
A recent analysis by David Birnbaum reveals a significant shift in China's export focus, specifically concerning the US’ as a... Read more
Apparel demand remains strong, but economic clouds loom: Wazir Advisors report
Wazir Advisors April 2025 ‘Apparel trade scenario in key global markets and India’ captures the evolving dynamics of global apparel... Read more
Vietnam and India eye mutual gains amidst global trade shifts
At a time of evolving trade policies and geopolitical uncertainties, Vietnam and India are looking to deepen their cooperation in... Read more
US tariffs spark Chinese resurgence, domestic focus intensifies
The recent escalation of reciprocal tariffs between the US and China has sent ripples through the global fashion, apparel, and... Read more
South Korea's apparel market undergoes a budget revolution
South Korea's fashion market is seeing growing demand for affordable and functional apparels. This shift is challenging the dominance of... Read more
Spreading the Bets: India’s need to create a new textile export map
India’s textile and apparel sector, finds itself entangled in a rapidly shifting global trade environment. As geopolitical uncertainties and reciprocal... Read more
As US consumer confidence crumbles it casts a looming shadow over fashion spendi…
A chilling wave of pessimism has swept across the US, with consumer sentiment falling to levels unseen since the depths... Read more
The denim-cargo conundrum, a global tug-of-war in casualwear
The world of casual apparel, once a clear-cut battleground between denim's enduring legacy and the utilitarian surge of cargos, is... Read more
Legacy Titans Under Siege: How fast fashion is outpacing iconic brands
As the global fashion industry evolves once-unchallenged legacy brands, the titans of the industry, now find themselves besieged. They are... Read more
EU's T-shirt market: Steady consumption, rising imports shows changing dynamics
The European Union's appetite for T-shirts remains robust, with consumption expected to grow steadily over the next decade, albeit at... Read more