Sustainability, innovation, focus on domestic market way forward for C…
The 2023 Global Apparel Conference, themed ‘Together for a Shared Future’ took place from November 16 to 18 in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, hosted by the China National Textile and Apparel Council and the China National Garment Association. Attended by 18 professionals from 20 countries, the co... Read more
Bharat Tex 2024 to focus on forging a sustainable future and robust su…
Scheduled from February 26-29, 2024, in New Delhi, Bharat Tex 2024 is poised to be a global textile mega event with a keen focus on sustainability and building resilient supply chains. This four-day gathering is being organised by 11 Textile Export Promotion Councils, in conjunction with Ministry of Textile... Read more
Sustainability issues wear out global denim segment
After the crazy times of Covid, the way we see denim is changing. Now, everyone's into being eco-friendly and thinking more about the planet. The fashion world, dealing with money ups and downs and global issues, isn't growing as fast. Big clothing companies had big plans for denim, but now it's not the sup... Read more
Fashion brands tread cautiously with chemically recycled fabrics
Fashion brands have not fully embraced sustainable practices involving chemical recycling, particularly in adopting innovative methods to transform old textiles into new ones for a more eco-friendly approach. High-tech materials like circulose-containing viscose, utilized in these fabrics, are not readily a... Read more
VIEW Premium Selection Spring.Summer 2025 successfully concluded
The VIEW Premium Selection Spring.Summer 2025 concluded on a high note, establishing itself as a pivotal event in the fashion industry. Organized by MUNICH FABRIC START Exhibitions GmbH, the textile show featured 250 carefully selected exhibitors, presenting cutting-edge color and material trends, along wit... Read more
Challenges mount as Pakistan's textile exports dips 18% in 2023
Pakistan's textile exporters faced a challenging year in 2022-23, encountering a significant setback as orders plummeted by almost 15per cent, with a total value of $16.5 billion. This marks a substantial 14.63 per cent decline from the preceding year, 2021-22, when textile exports were valued at $19.33 bil... Read more
Canopy's Report: 54% MMCF production earns green shirt, marking rapid …
Canopy’s recently unveiled 2023 ‘Hot Button Report’ has become a focal point in the fashion sector, shedding light on a definitive shift toward Next Gen production in MMCF (Man-Made Cellulosic Fiber). The report stands as the foremost fiber sourcing analysis tool, specifically addressing t... Read more
Global Fashion Agenda unveils 2023 GFA Monitor at COP28
In a significant move during COP28, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has launched the 2023 edition of The GFA Monitor, a comprehensive guide for fashion leaders steering towards a net-positive industry. The report integrates insights from over 25 industry organizations, presenting a unified approach to sustainab... 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 of businesses in propelling climate action to preserve the target of limiting global temperature increase to 1.5°C”, says Dax Lovegrove, He... Read more
Tech-driven transformation can tackle fashion’s overconsumption, overp…
The disconcerting image of landfills resembling towering piles of discarded clothing indicates the global fashion industry is grappling with substantial hurdles on its path to greater environmental consciousness. Whether ascribed to the ramifications of fast fashion or the sway of social media-driven &lsquo... Read more
Intex India A Comprehensive Platform for Textile and Apparel Industry …
Intex India has established itself as the premier sourcing destination for textile and apparel industry professionals, providing a comprehensive platform that encompasses sourcing, networking, learning, and innovation across the entire textile value chain. With its extensive global reach and unwavering comm... Read more
CITI report reinforces India’s textiles export growth, apparel exports…
The Confederation of India Textile Industry (CITI) latest analysis of the Indian textile and apparel (T&A) sector’s performance in October 2023 has highlighted what experts have been saying about the sector’s export capabilities, mirrored by financial stocks of reputable manufacturers. ... Read more
After prolonged flat lining, India’s textile stocks fly high
The last few years, abetted by the pandemic-led lockdown and the worldwide economic downturn that followed, India’s textile sector faced sluggish growth. However, things have turned around as the stock markets indicate and investors, impressed with figures posted by sector’s big players, are rus... Read more
Pure London x JATC show 2024: The rise of POP culture in fashion
The upcoming Pure London x JATC show, set to dazzle fashion enthusiasts from February 11-13, 2024, promises to be a groundbreaking celebration of diversity and inclusivity. At the heart of the event is the expanded POP destination, sparking a vibrant conversation in the fashion world. This unique showcase e... Read more
China’s exports sector brings back Western apparel buyers
China seems to be coming back with a bang as the country’s apparel companies have made a good economic start this year with encouraging recovery. For the first time post-pandemic, demand from apparel retailers based in the US and EU sourcing from Bangladesh is now lesser with far higher sourcing from ... Read more
Türkiye’s textile sector experiences downturn and bankruptcy
Türkiye is the second largest textile producer in the EU and fifth globally. The country is the world's largest producer of denim, fourth largest supplier of home textiles, fabrics and denim fabrics, and the fifth largest producer of yarns. Textile is the second largest industry in Türkiye in term... Read more
Report questions Asia’s ability to deliver on circular fashion
The fashion industry is being pushed fast and hard towards circularity and the EU is perhaps its most vocal implementer, having introduced key legislations that regulate the environmental and social impact of fashion. Hong Kong-based environmental NGO Redress that specializes in sustainability in Asia, rele... Read more
Textile sector’s contribution to India’s GDP will more than double by …
As the third-largest global textile manufacturer, Indian textile segment has always played a pivotal role in global textile production and is currently targeting $250 billion milestone by 2030. The industry is one of the largest sources of employment generation with over 27 million women employees. Technica... Read more
Texworld Evolution Paris 2024: Unveiling sustainability in global text…
Texworld Evolution Paris is poised to make a triumphant return to the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from February 5th to 7th, 2024, with a resounding 75% of exhibition space already booked by September. This remarkable response underscores the event's international appeal and the burgeoning interest ... 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
Bangladesh faces 12% drop in cotton imports in 2023-24 amidst economic chal…
A drop in orders from garment buyers and challenges in securing letters of credit due... Read more
WoolProducers Australia explores market expansion in India
WoolProducers Australia is in talks with the Indian Government and woolen textile off... Read more
Trident to expand spinning, bath linen and chemicals businesses
Trident is planning significant expansion in its spinning, bath linen, and chemicals ... Read more
SIMA appeals for urgent relief measures amid economic challenges
SIMA’s head S K Sundaraman has highlighted the urgent concerns of spinning mill... Read more
Puma to expand textile recycling innovation Re:Fibre to replace polyester
Prominent sports brand Puma, is actively contributing to the reduction of the fashion... Read more
Andritz launches state-of-the-art clothing waste recycling facility in Ital…
Andritz has broadened its commitment to recycling with the opening of a new facility ... Read more
India boosts circular textiles with new HSN codes and record-keeping
India’s Ministry of Textiles in India is taking significant steps to enhance th... Read more
Sri Lanka’s textile titans lead global shift towards sustainable fashion
In a transformative stride towards eco-conscious fashion, Sri Lanka's textile industr... Read more
EURATEX celebrates historic vote on new rules of origin in boost to EU trad…
EURATEX, the European textile and clothing industry association, is applauding a sign... Read more
VEOCEL partnerships, pioneering sustainable personal care products in Asia-…
In a groundbreaking move, VEOCEL, the flagship nonwovens brand of Lenzing Group, has ... Read more
SIMA: Southern textile industry in crisis, urgent appeal for relief measure…
In a virtual meeting, key associations representing spinning mills in Southern India,... Read more
Stain-resistant fabric market set for 18.5% CAGR growth from 2024 to 2034: …
By 2034, the stain-resistant fabric market is set to touch $72,853.80 million, with a... Read more
Deadline for applications under PLI scheme for textiles extended
The government has extended the deadline for new applications under the PLI scheme fo... Read more
China’s Winner Group explores joint cotton procurement venture with Pakista…
In a bid to address China's ongoing reliance in cotton imports due to insufficient do... Read more
Shahi Exports released Sustainability Report, aims for 100% Renewable Energ…
Shahi Exports, India's leading apparel manufacturer and exporter, unveiled its second... Read more
Birla Cellulose ignites sustainable textile revolution in Karur hub-meet
Birla Cellulose, a trailblazer in sustainable fiber solutions, orchestrated a pivotal... Read more
Texworld Evolution Paris: 'Veritas' unveils Spring-Summer 2025 trend book
"Veritas," the Spring-Summer 2025 trend book, unveils a fashion landscape where perso... Read more
Suedwolle Group unveils game-changing ACTIVEYARN, seasonless collection
Suedwolle Group is revolutionizing its approach with the launch of ACTIVEYARN, a grou... Read more
Pure London x JATC unveils Australian Brands in UK Fashion Festival
The inaugural Pure London x JATC show, a fusion of fashion prowess slated for Olympia... Read more
Government to extend cotton pilot project beyond March 2024
Following a 25 per cent surge in cotton production across 10 states, the government p... Read more
Rieter expands global repair network, Tashkent station enhances efficiency,…
Launched on December 1, 2023, Rieter's inaugural Repair Services station in Tashkent,... Read more
ARC 2023 triumph: Beyond chemical recycling success
The Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) has emerged as a global leader in recycling i... Read more
RSWM Limited bolsters market leadership with Ginni Filaments acquisition
RSWM Limited, a subsidiary of LNJ Bhilwara Group, has solidified its market standing ... Read more
Christmas holiday season in West drives India’s textile exports
Driven by the approaching Christmas holiday season, India's textile exports are on th... Read more
Over 35,000 visitors attend 27th TITAS in Taiwan
Held in Taipei, Taiwan, the 27th edition of TITAS — Taipei Innovative Textile A... Read more
ERCA's REVECOL: Pioneering Circular Solutions
ERCA Textile Chemical Solutions, through its revolutionary REVECOL range, continues t... Read more
Birla Cellulose tops Canopy's sustainability ranking for Fourth Consecutive…
Birla Cellulose, a leading Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) producer under Grasim In... Read more
Investor exodus raises alarms in Tamil Nadu's textile industry
Concerns arise among textile and garment manufacturers in Coimbatore and Tiruppur as ... Read more
ICAC’s 81st Plenary Meeting to be attended by over 400 delegates
The 81st Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) is set... Read more