India’s GST Maze: Textile units caught in classification chaos
The recent investigations by the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) officials into over 20 textile units across India, over misclassification of processing activities, highlight a critical challenge within the GST regime. At the heart of the problem is the distinction between ‘job work services&rsq... Read more
Vietnam’s VIATT 2025 expands global reach with innovation and sustaina…
Record growth in attendance and exhibitors The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) 2025 concluded successfully, further solidifying its role as a key trade platform for the global textile industry. The second edition, held from 26-28 February 2025, saw ov... Read more
Global spandex market poised for explosive growth, India's position on…
The global spandex market is stretching its way to significant growth, projected to reach a staggering $20.8 billion by 2033, says a recent market analysis. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4 per cent from its current value of $9.3 billion in 2023. Driven by a growing demand ... Read more
India's protectionist policies strangle man-made fiber exports, say cr…
India's ‘Make in India’ initiative faces numerous challenges as Quality Control Orders (QCOs) draws criticism for stifling export competitiveness, particularly in the critical man-made fiber (MMF) sector. A recent analysis in the Business Standard highlights the detrimental impact of these QCOs,... Read more
Indian textile sector faces raw materials price disparity highlights C…
A recent report by CITI by Manoj Sharma, reveals a concerning trend for Indian yarn manufacturers: a significant price disparity between domestic and international prices for key raw materials, PSF (Polyester Staple Fiber) and VSF (Viscose Staple Fiber). The data, compiled for February 2025, highlights a po... Read more
Texhibition Istanbul 2025 draws global textile industry to Turkiye
Texhibition Istanbul 2025 reaffirmed its status as a leading international trade fair for fabrics, yarns, and textile accessories. Organized by ITKIB Fuarcılık A S in collaboration with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (ITHIB), the event took place from March 5-7 at the Istanbul Expo Center. It we... Read more
EU-India FTA: Textile & apparel industry poised for a transformati…
With a renewed push and a target of finalizing a deal by the end of 2025, the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India is generating a lot of excitement, particularly within the textile and apparel (T&A) sector. This landmark deal, touted as "the largest deal of this ... Read more
The Tariff Tightrope: India's textile industry navigates US trade barr…
The reverberations of Trump administrations latest tariffs have extended far beyond American borders, casting a long shadow over the Indian textile and apparel industry, a vital cog in the nation’s economic machinery. As a key exporter to the US market, India's textile sector is now passing through a ... Read more
US Tariffs: A global trade war with far-reaching consequences
The Trump administration's decision to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico has sent ripples of uncertainty throughout the global economy. This move has sparked fears of an all-out trade war, with potentially devastating consequences for businesses and consumers worldwide. Howev... Read more
TechnoSport, Karl Mayer, and A T E host successful open house event in…
TechnoSport has taken a significant leap in activewear manufacturing by integrating high-performance Karl Mayer tricot machines at its new mega factory in Perundurai, South India. This marks a milestone as the first activewear brand in the region to leverage such advanced warp knitting technology. With this... Read more
Filo 63rd edition concludes with strong results in Milan
The 63rd edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, wrapped up in Milan with highly positive results, reaffirming its role as a key industry event. Despite global economic challenges, exhibitors showcased innovative and sustainable collections, attracting significant interest from buyer... Read more
Shift SS 2025 expands with bigger venue and more brands
After a successful debut, Shift returns on June 29-30, 2025, at the Taets venue, now in a larger hall to accommodate its growth. This expansion allows the menswear platform to welcome more brands while keeping everything under one roof for a seamless experience. A significant number of first-editio... Read more
Aarti Vijay Gupta showcases ‘Kalighat Stories’ with Liva at London Fas…
Tradition meets innovation on the global stage Aarti Vijay Gupta brought a fresh perspective to sustainable fashion at London Fashion Week with the debut of her FW25 collection, Kalighat Stories. The collection, created in collaboration with Liva’s eco-friendly fabrics, paid homage to India&rs... Read more
MOD'Unica textile fair showcases innovation and industry resilience
Successful launch of MOD'Unica The inaugural edition of MOD'Unica, the textile fair organized by ATP - Textile and Clothing Association of Portugal with Spormex's support, gathered around 100 exhibitors on February 26-27 at Exponor’s Pavilion 1. The event established itself as a key meeting p... Read more
India's Cotton Opportunity: Navigating shifting sands and competitive …
With Western retailers diversifying their sourcing away from China, there is a golden opportunity for India, with its rich textile heritage and a vast cotton-producing base. While India has witnessed encouraging growth in cotton textile exports, the path ahead is fraught with challenges and competit... Read more
Textile veteran Robert Anthoshak joins Grey Matter Concepts as VP
Industry veteran Robert Anthoshak has announced his move to Grey Matter Concepts, where he will serve as Vice President of Global Strategic Sourcing & Development. Anthoshak, who previously served as a consultant at Gherzi Textile Organisation, brings years of experience in the textile and... Read more
Giordano Middle East wins two global excellence awards
Giordano Middle East has been honored with two prestigious awards at Giordano International’s Global Conference in Dongguan, China. The company secured the Best Market Award and the Most Valuable Partner Award for 2024, underscoring its leadership and outstanding performance in the region. Th... Read more
India eyes textile & apparel boost in US trade deal, amid ‘Mission…
In a move to boost bilateral trade relations with the US, India is contemplating significant tariff reductions on labor-intensive sectors, including gems and jewellery, automobile parts, and textiles. This initiative aligns with the ‘Mission 500’ goal that seeks to double bilateral trade... Read more
Texhibition Istanbul 2025 set to showcase global textile innovations
Texhibition Istanbul, a premier international trade fair for fabrics, yarns, and textile accessories, returns for its seventh edition from March 5 to 7, 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Center. With over 500 exhibitors and a 35,000-square-meter exhibition space, the event is expected to attract more than ... 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
Uttar Pradesh signs two MoUs for the PM MITRA Park on the Lucknow-Hardoi bo…
Announcing plans to set up a PM MITRA Park on the Lucknow-Hardoi border, Yogi Adityan... Read more
SIDBI to boost MSMEs in T&A industry with two new MoUs
To boost the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) textile and garment industry i... Read more
Navi Mumbai launches new project to manage post-consumer textile waste
Navi Mumbai has launched an innovative project for managing post-consumer textile was... Read more
Lenzing Conclave in Ludhiana unveils cutting-edge fiber solutions
Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, successfully hosted th... Read more
Kraig Biocraft Labs breaks record with largest spider silk gene insert in s…
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc, a leader in spider silk biotechnology, has made a m... Read more
SaigonTex-SaigonFabric 2025 to witness participation from over 1,100 exhibi…
To be held in the Ho Chi Minh City next month-international exhibition for the textil... Read more
EuRIC textile branch to boost textile circularity across EU with new policy…
In a recently released manifesto, The Textiles Branch of EuRIC (European Recycling In... Read more
Chaoshan Textile and Garment Exhibition 2025 sets new records in scale and …
The 4th Chaoshan Textile and Garment Exhibition (CTGE) 2025, held from March 18 to 20... Read more
Textile Recycling Expo to make its debut on June 4, 2025 in Brussels
The highly anticipated Textiles Recycling Expo will debut this year from June 4, 2025... Read more
Karnataka to establish textile park in Bagalkot district through PPP
The Karnataka Government plans to establish a textile park in Guledagudda, in the Bag... Read more
Maharashtra Government procures 4.4 million quintals of cotton through CCI
The Maharashtra government has procured 4.4 million quintals of cotton as of March 18... Read more
Jeanologia marks World Water Day by saving 20 million cubic meters of pollu…
Jeanologia reaffirms its commitment to revolutionizing the textile industry by elimin... Read more
India’s T&A exports rise by 7% from April-December 2024
From April-December 2024, India's textile and apparel (T&A) exports, including ha... Read more
A&E inaugurates 24th production plant in Chattogram
Leading global thread supplier, American & Efird (A&E) has inaugurated its 24... Read more
UKFT releases new report o boost social and ethical compliance within domes…
A new report titled, ‘Responsible UK Fashion and Textile Supply Chains,’ ... Read more
India’s Export Divide: Apparel growth masks textile decline
A recent analysis of collated export data by CITI for February 2025 reveals some in... Read more
Cotton prices in Brazil rise to the year’s highest in March: CEPEA
Despite minor variations, the CEPEA/ESALQ Index for cotton prices in Brazil reached i... Read more
Hightex 2026 to showcase future technologies in technical textiles
The Hightex 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Exhibition, Turkiye&rs... Read more
VDMA TFL and TXM to hold joint industry meeting in June
Amid global economic challenges, VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies (... Read more
Mixed trends in South India’s cotton yarn market as prices in Mumbai dip wh…
Cotton yarn market in South India is experiencing mixed trends with different regions... Read more
Lenzing Young Scientist Award to honor fiber innovation at Dornbirn-GFC 202…
The Lenzing Group will present the Lenzing Young Scientist Award at the Dornbirn Glob... Read more
India’s textile exports fall 7.35% in February 2025, apparel grows 3.97%: C…
India’s textile and apparel (T&A) exports declined by 2.27 per cent in Febr... Read more
Bangladesh increases cotton imports from the US to mitigate tariffs risks: …
Bangladesh is strategically pursuing cotton imports from the United States to mitigat... Read more
Turkestan plans cotton processing with $5,4 million investment
Nuralkhan Kusherov, the Akim (Governor), Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan, has directed r... Read more
India’s T&A exports decline by 2.27% to $3.216 billion in February 2025
Following a strong growth in January, India's textile and apparel (T&A) exports e... Read more
Asia and North America to drive 13% annual growth in bio-based polymers
The global bio-based polymer market is set to grow at a 13 per cent CAGR through 2029... Read more
Pakistan experiences 0.4% rise in textile exports in February 2025: PBS
Pakistan registered a 0.4 per cent growth in textile exports in February 2025. During... Read more
Hlinc Golf partners with eVent Fabrics for PFAS-free waterproof apparel
Hlinc Golf, a premium waterproof golf apparel brand, has partnered with eVent Fabrics... Read more
Archroma, Gradiant drive water circularity with advanced ZLD technology in …
Archroma has implemented advanced Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology at its Mahac... Read more