Project helps women workers in India and Bangladesh
Workplace violence against women garment workers in India and Bangladesh is being increasingly acknowledged as a serious problem. The Fair Wear Foundation has launched a program to tackle this. It…
Karl Mayer acquires stake in Liba
German machine manufacturer Karl Mayer has acquired majority stake in Liba. Both Karl Mayer and Liba are family-owned companies. For decades, Karl Mayer and Liba have been world leaders in…
CNITA and EDANA form strategic partnership
CNITA, The China Nonwovens and Industrial Textile Association and EDANA have signed a partnership agreement following a meeting of the Sino-Euro Nonwoven Industry Cooperation, in the presence of representatives from…
NCTO hails US’ Textile Enforcement and Security Act
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has come out in support of the reintroduction of the Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) in the 113th Congress. Congressmen Tom Graves and Mike…
Vietnam’s apparel exports to Korea rise 49%
The exports of apparel and textiles from Vietnam to South Korea increased by a sharp 49.2 per cent year-on-year to $1.37 billion, during the first 10 months of the current…
APTMA chairman seeks removal of NTBs
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) chairman Yasin Siddique has sought removal of non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to boost bilateral trade with India. “We are in favour of promotion of trade with…
Lenzing to present three-day seminar at Texworld
North America’s largest apparel fabrics show Texworld USA will have a complimentary three-day seminar presented by Lenzing Innovation. It will offer presentations ranging from sourcing, trends to sustainability and fibres. The…
Bangladesh: RMG summer orders to suffer due to constant strikes
The readymade garment industry is exposed to risks of losing orders as buyers are staying away from visiting the country due to the ongoing political unrest, including frequent hartals, vandalism…
Peru may not impose countervailing duties on US cotton
The National Institute of Defense of Competition and Intellectual Property Protection (INDECOPI) in Peru has announced that there is no requirement for applying countervailing measures on imports of cotton from…
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Nomura Report: Asian exporters absorb tariffs, rethink supply chains
As global trade enters a period of recalibration, Asian exporters are bearing the brunt of escalating US tariffs while simultaneously... Read more
Fashion's New Fit: Tailoring and alteration services stitch a story of growth
From the runways of Paris to the digital storefronts of global e-commerce, the fashion industry is changing. As consumers increasingly... Read more
Luxury brands swap leases for deeds as global real estate strategy shifts
Luxury fashion houses are increasingly choosing to buy, not rent, the world’s most coveted retail spaces, marking a sharp shift... Read more
STAR Network joins hands with Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action to adv…
An inter-regional alliance of garment producer associations, The Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network, has reaffirmed its commitment... Read more
More than a lookalike, 'dupe' culture is forcing premium brands to innovate
The $4.5 trillion global luxury market is under siege, not just from the traditional counterfeiters operating in back alleys and... Read more
Recycling at Risk: How virgin polyester growth threatens fashion’s green goals
The global fashion industry is facing a sobering contradiction. Even as some of the world’s largest apparel brands proudly champion... Read more
Beyond the label, RepRisk flags human rights and environmental hazards in fashio…
The global apparel and textile industry, long celebrated for its role in democratizing fashion and creating jobs across continents, is... Read more
Made abroad, worn at home imports are replacing US garment production
The story of America’s clothing industry is one of contrast: booming demand from consumers but shrinking capacity at home to... Read more
Uniform GST rate ends duty anomalies, brings relief to textile manufacturers
When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to chair the latest GST Council meeting, few expected the sweeping changes that would... Read more
Renewables, recycling, and resilience, fashion’s blueprint for Net Zero
The mid-2025 stage is important. As the world inches toward 2030, the fashion industry finds itself at a crossroads between... Read more