From cotton to MMF cost equation is rewriting global textile trade
The global textile and apparel trade has grown from $560 billion in 2006 to $914 billion in 2025, reveals the August 2026 edition of The Textiles Observer published by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). But beneath that growth is a deeper shift: the incremental volume created by population ... Read more
Polyethylene stretch yarn challenges elastane’s hold on activewear
The global activewear, denim and intimate apparel markets have built a substantial business around stretch. But the same fibre combinations that deliver elasticity and comfort are creating a growing end-of-life problem for apparel manufacturers, recyclers and brands. Stretch apparel is worth over $50 billio... Read more
Automation Meets Italian Design: FFI Srl unveils ‘Next-Gen Robotics’ to hel…
At the recently concluded autumn edition of Ready to Show inside Hall 10 at Fiera Milano-Rho—staged alongside the Milano Fashion & Jewels (MFJ) matrix to connect international garment makers directly with European buyers—Italian supply chain specialist FFI-Global Srl presented a technologica... Read more
From Dhaka to Milan: Mascom Composite backs Southern Europe’s sports and li…
While the trade floor of Ready to Show Milano inside Hall 10 at Fiera Milano-Rho placed a heavy spotlight on boutique ateliers and low-MOQ nearshoring, European retail buyers quietly converged on Bangladeshi knitwear giant Mascom Composite Limited for the critical counterpart to fashion-forward design: mass... Read more
How surging silver prices are reshaping ‘Mid-Tier’ fashion jewellery
Escalating global bullion volatility and raw material pricing pressures are forcing a fundamental reassessment across the mid-tier fashion jewellery trade. At the September edition of Milano Fashion & Jewels (MFJ) at Fiera Milano, the commercial conversation shifted decisively from aesthetic novelty alone... Read more
Milano Fashion & Jewels: How ‘Re-Engineered’ heritage crafts are drivin…
A counter-movement against industrial uniformity is reshaping European bijouterie, transforming authentic craftsmanship into a powerful lever for high-margin boutique growth. At the September edition of Milano Fashion & Jewels (MFJ) at Fiera Milano, independent design ateliers from Greece, Germany, and ... Read more
The "Total Look" Retail Revolution: The integration of jewellery,…
The conventional boundaries separating fashion jewellery, ready-to-wear and leather goods, have collapsed on the international retail floor. At the September edition of Milano Fashion & Jewels (MFJ), held at Fiera Milano, the commercial dialogue across the exhibition halls revealed a decisive transformati... Read more
Why Rules of Origin could limit India’s FTA gains
India’s growing network of trade agreements promises lower tariffs and wider market access for its textile and apparel exporters. But for manufacturers, the real test begins after an agreement is signed. Rules of Origin (RoO), the criteria that determine where a product is considered to have been made... Read more
Madhya Pradesh consolidates textile power with new investments
Madhya Pradesh is rapidly cementing its status as a cornerstone of India’s textile value chain, securing Rs 1,592 crore in fresh investment proposals duri... Read more
Italy, India collaborate to build more resilient supply chains
Actively pursuing an expanded industrial footprint within India’s textile sector, Italy seeks to leverage the momentum from the recently elevated Special ... Read more
Textile Ministry to infuse high-solutions in weaving with ‘Handloom Hackathon 20…
The Ministry of Textiles aims to infuse high-tech solutions into India’s decentralized weaving industry with the recently inaugurated ‘Handloom Hack... Read more
India targets global T&A expansion via grassroots export drive
The Ministry of Textiles has initiated a comprehensive nationwide strategy to cultiva... Read more
YKK launches US$ 150 million production hub in South India
Fastening solutions major YKK India has officially commenced construction on its thir... Read more
Global apparel brands unite to scale sustainable next-gen materials
A powerful alliance of over 60 international apparel brands, retailers, and manufactu... Read more
Unspun boosts executive leadership with key operational and commercial appo…
Apparel technology innovator unspun has significantly reinforced its executive leader... Read more
Shirt exports stabilize garment trade in India
Despite a broader contraction across the national garment sector, Indian shirt manufa... Read more
Vietnam T&A sector targets $48billion export milestone amid robust glob…
Vietnam's textile and apparel (T&A) sector is accelerating toward a record-... Read more
Musinsa launches Shanghai showcase to expand K-fashion retail channels
South Korean fashion e-commerce leader Musinsa has initiated a major retail push into... Read more
AfroQuality expands retail footprint with pan-African flagship launch
AfroQuality has significantly scaled its physical retail presence by inaugurating a l... Read more
TIGC faces growth deceleration as fiscal pressures mount
The direct-to-consumer apparel landscape is undergoing a rigorous reality check, with... Read more
Pepe Jeans London expands Bengaluru footprint with triple store launch
Global denim and lifestyle authority Pepe Jeans London has reinforced its brick-and-m... Read more
Armani to divest minority stake to LVMH and L’Oréal
Italian luxury fashion house Giorgio Armani is initiating formal discussions to dives... Read more
Home textile sector eyes sleep economy with debut of ‘World of Sleep’
India’s home-textile and wellness landscape is preparing for a strategic transf... Read more
World Luxury Day 2026 manifesto redefines modern heritage and ethical prest…
The World Luxury Chamber of Commerce is orchestrating a paradigm shift for its upcomi... Read more