From Paris to Panipat: Can India help solve Europe’s textile recycling…
In the quiet warehouses of northern France, bales of discarded jeans, shirts, and dresses pile higher each week. For French recyclers like Le Relais, the financial strain is becoming unbearable: they say they need €304 per tonne to break-even but receive just €156. That €148 deficit h... Read more
India, China, and Brazil to lead global cotton market in 2025-26, says…
As per the August 2025 ‘Cotton This Month’ report by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), global cotton production is projected to outpace consumption for the 2025-26 season. The report, which includes data and projections, highlights the dominance of India, China, Brazil,... Read more
From sorting tables to spinning mills charting the afterlife of fabric…
At first glance, the infographic from Eco TLC (now Refashion) looks like something out of an engineer’s fever dream, a maze of arrows, boxes, loops, and branching paths. “Have you understood anything? Me neither!” read a recent social media post alongside the diagram, echoing the bafflem... Read more
The Future Fabric: Who will win the sustainable fiber race?
The global textile industry faces an urgent imperative: sustainability. As environmental concerns escalate and consumer demand shifts towards eco-conscious products, a fierce race is underway to determine the dominant fiber of the future. While natural fibers offer inherent advantages and recycled m... Read more
Waste Not, Want Not: How Britain’s textile recycling hub will reshape …
The United Kingdom is all set to rewrite the future of fashion waste. In a bold, future-facing move the country is preparing to launch a National Textile Recycling Hub — a game-changing infrastructure project that promises to curb the country’s textile waste crisis, revitalize regional e... Read more
From Texas to Dhaka, cotton’s route rewritten by trade and tension
In the sprawling fields of West Texas and the ginning factories of Gujarat, tremors of geopolitical unrest are being felt in cotton. Once regarded as a stable global commodity, cotton now sits at the crossroads of trade wars, diplomatic recalibrations, and sustainability imperatives. As per the Int... Read more
Trump slams India with crippling 25% tariff over Russian oil, Indian t…
In a dramatic escalation of global trade tensions, U.S. President Donald J. Trump today signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% ad valorem duty on all articles imported from India. The move, effective in 21 days, is a direct response to India's continued importation of Russian Fed... Read more
Circularity in fashion hits a plateau, reveals Kearney's 2025 index
A new report from global management consulting firm Kearney suggests that while circular fashion has become a mainstream ambition, the industry is struggling to move from small-scale initiatives to widespread, systemic change. The fifth annual Kearney's Circular Fashion Index (CFX 2025), which evalu... Read more
Time to Lead, Not Follow: Textile industry must become a national prio…
In a visionary address at the Textile Leaders’ Conclave 2025 in Ahmedabad, Kulin Lalbhai, Vice Chairman of Arvind Ltd., called for the Indian textile sector to be declared a ‘national priority’—an urgent imperative, he argued, for India to emerge as a global powerhouse in the... Read more
Fashion flows shift, Vietnam and UK drive growth as others stall
The global apparel trade and retail sector continues to evolve, balancing between post-pandemic recovery, macroeconomic uncertainties, and changing consumer behavior. Wazir Advisors July 2025 Apparel Trade & Retail Update reveals a complex picture: while some markets are charting strong growth, others... Read more
Inflation, wages, and green mandates, what’s unravelling Türkiye’s tex…
Once celebrated as a textile stronghold bridging East and West, Türkiye’s garment and textile sector now faces numerous crises. From runaway inflation and soaring wages to a depreciating currency and tightening environmental regulations, the very fabric of the country’s textile domi... Read more
India's Textile Exports to US Face Tariff Shock: What gets hit, what h…
In a significant trade development, the United States has imposed a 25% tariff on all Indian imports, effective from Aug 01, 2025. This move deals a strong blow to India’s export sectors, particularly textiles, garments, and home furnishings. Announced by President Donald Trump on July 30, the... Read more
India's Textile and Garment Exports Stagger Under New 25% US Tariff: A…
The United States' announcement today of a sweeping 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian goods, effective August 1, 2025, has sent shockwaves through India's export-oriented sectors. While the new duties cover diverse industries from automobiles to electronics, the textile and garment sector, a cornerstone ... Read more
The Polyester Pipeline: Why the world still weaves through China
As the global textile industry deals with shifting trade dynamics, environmental mandates, and competitive diversification, one reality remains unchanged: China’s unyielding dominance, particularly in polyester production, remains the axis upon which the industry turns. Despite intensifying trade war... Read more
The Price of MSP: How India's cotton policy is leading to import depen…
India's textile sector—a symbol of resilience, rural prosperity, and export strength—is at a crossroad. As the 2025-26 fiscal unfolds, a complex challenge grips the industry: shrinking cotton exports, ballooning imports, and relentless pressure on the margins of domestic mills. For a country tha... Read more
India's textile ambition stifled by high MMF costs, QCOs, warns Amitab…
India's vision of becoming a global textile powerhouse and generating millions of manufacturing jobs is facing significant headwinds, largely due to policy hurdles surrounding man-made fibers (MMF). As highlighted by former Niti Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, the twin challenges of high impo... Read more
Woven Ambitions: India’s quiet ascent in the global polyester race
Polyester, once a humble synthetic, is now at the forefront of textile innovation, driven by demands for durability, affordability, and sustainability. Asia, particularly China and India, is spearheading this transformation, dominating global production and investment. Top Players: Asia's grip on p... Read more
Spring Fair announces 12 new winners for #SBS Small Business Initiativ…
UK’s premier trade show for home, gift, and fashion, Spring Fair has announced the 12 winners of its ongoing collaboration with retail magnate Theo Paphitis and his celebrated #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative. The fair is scheduled to be held from February 1 - 4, 2026, at the NEC Birmingh... Read more
The Fading Colors of Benetton: How a fashion giant lost its hue
From global icon to retail relic, Benetton's vibrant legacy has unraveled, caught between a rigid past and a rapidly evolving fashion future. So what went wrong for the brand that once united the world in color? In the late 20th century, the name Benetton was synonymous with more than just clothing... 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
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
Upland cotton exports rise to 242,000 running bales from August 1-7, 2025
US cotton export sales saw a strong start to the new marketing year, MY25-26, w... Read more
Gimatex launches WhatsApp-based real-time order tracking system
Leading Indian textile company, Gimatex has become the first country in the wor... Read more
Gujarat issues new guidelines under Textile Policy 2024
The Gujarat government has issued new guidelines for industrial incentives unde... Read more
SPVV launches three new PFAFF sewing machines
Parent company of PFAFF, Singer and HUSQVARNA Viking sewing brands, SVP Worldwi... Read more
Textile Minister announces formation of four new industry-led committees
Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles, has announced the formation of four new, i... Read more
Pakistan T&A exports rise 7.37% to $16.365 billion in FY2024-25: Minist…
In the first eleven months FY2024-25, Pakistan's textile and apparel (T&A) ... Read more
Pakistan T&A exports rise 7.37% to $16.365 billion in FY2024-25: Minist…
In the first eleven months FY2024-25, Pakistan's textile and apparel (T&A) ... Read more
Istanbul Fashion Connection to be a global hub for the industry
From August 20 to 22, 2025, the 8th annual IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connec... Read more
Istanbul Fashion Connection to be a global hub for the industry
From August 20 to 22, 2025, the 8th annual IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connec... Read more
Gartex Texprocess India 2025 to feature over 200 exhibitors and 600 brands
The upcoming edition of Gartex Texprocess India Expo will feature over 200 exhi... Read more
US’ T&A exports declines 2.7% Y-o-Y in value in H1, FY25
Continuing the declining trend seen in recent years, US textile and apparel (T&... Read more
Kimberley Cotton Gin opens in Kununurra, Australia
Owned by the Kimberly Cotton Company, the $60 million Kimberley Cotton Gin cott... Read more
Autumn Fair 2025 to return with a dedicated Indian Pavilion
A leading UK event for Home, Gift, and Fashion, Autumn Fair will return to the ... Read more
Vietnam’s T&A exports rise by 9% to over $26.33 billion during January-…
From January-July 2025, textile and apparel (T&A) exports from Vietnam rose... Read more
Indian Government reopens PLI scheme for textiles
In response to the challenging situation faced by the Indian textile and appare... Read more
BGMEA and Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce Partner for Bilateral Trade
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the ... Read more
Textile Minister launches new book on carbon footprint in the handloom indu…
Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles has officially launched the book, &ls... Read more
Government reaffirms commitment to restore Egypt’s textile industry
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has reaffirmed the government's dedication to P... Read more
Lenzing Group reports significant growth in revenue and earnings in H1, FY2…
In H1, FY25, a key supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers, Lenzing Group, re... Read more
India, Japan to boost textile trade with CEPA
India and Japan are working to boost their textile trade and investment, levera... Read more
GFF case study findings confirm positive results by SKML with $2.5 million …
Findings of a new case study conducted by GFF and its advisors Bureau Veritas, ... Read more
ICAC’s 83rd Planery Meeting scheduled in Tanzania from November 17-20, 2025
The 83rd Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) ... Read more
Cinte Techtextil to be the key international platform for technical textile…
To be held from September 3-5, 2025 in Shanghai, Cinte Techtextil China is set ... Read more
Bangladesh to increase use of US’ raw materials in garment production: BGME…
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) announce... Read more
Global textile waste management market to record 10.90% CAGR from 2025-32
The global textile waste management market is experiencing significant growth a... Read more
Ministry of Textiles launches ‘Know Your Weaves Campaign 2025’
The Ministry of Textiles has launched the ‘Know Your Weaves Campaign 2025... Read more
Government approves seven PM MITRA Parks with Rs 4,445 crore investment
On August 1, 2025, the Government of India approved the establishment of seven ... Read more
CETA to boost India’s technical textile exports to UK by 2030
Boosting India’s technical textile exports to the UK, the India-UK Compre... Read more
Europe’s textile traders compel EU to accelerate FTAs with four key ASEAN c…
The European textile industry is compelling European Union to accelerate free t... Read more