The End of Fibre Blends: Why retailers are moving toward 100% recyclable ap…
The apparel industry is entering a redesign phase as sustainability goals, regulatory pressures, and resource security unite around one central principle: material simplicity. For years, consumers were encouraged to seek out garments labeled ‘100% cotton’ or ‘100% polyester’ as a way... Read more
Recycled polyester’s next growth phase will be driven by data, not fiber
For much of the last decade, recycled polyester was one of the easiest sustainability wins available to brands. Replacing virgin polyester with yarn derived from discarded plastic bottles allowed companies to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while strengthening environmental credentials. That relatively simp... Read more
Lefties becomes Inditex's new weapon against Primark and Shein
While much of the global apparel industry has focused on the rapid rise of digital-first retailers such as Shein and Temu, Spain's Inditex is pursuing a different strategy. Rather than building an entirely new low-cost retail model, the company is utilizing the scale, technology and supply chain that power ... Read more
Bangladesh’s apparel export model hits a breaking point as price wars reduc…
Bangladesh's apparel industry, long regarded as the world's manufacturing hub for affordable, high-volume garments, is facing one of its most significant commercial challenges in recent years. Fresh trade data from Eurostat reveals that the country's traditional low-cost sourcing model is failing to protect... Read more
EU textile labeling crackdown exposes apparel supply chain compliance risks
The European apparel industry is facing a major compliance challenge after a coordinated market surveillance exercise by the European Commission uncovered widespread inaccuracies in textile labeling. Conducted under the Joint Actions on Compliance of Products (JACOP) framework, the enforcement drive found t... Read more
Can Surat overcome raw material volatility to become a global MMF hub?
Surat remains the undisputed heart of India's man-made fibre (MMF) textile industry. The Gujarat cluster produces nearly 65 per cent of India's synthetic fabrics and manufactures close to 60 million metres of woven fabric every day, making it indispensable to the country's apparel value chain. Synthetic tex... 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
Italian textile machinery manufacturers intensify R&D towards sustainable pr…
Despite prevailing geopolitical instability and a contraction in traditional investment cycles, Italian textile machinery manufacturers are securing their leade... Read more
HKRITA, Jeanologia, Looptworks team up for Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosys…
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has launched a tripartite initiative, the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem in collabor... Read more
Australian textile market shows resilience despite contraction in apparel i…
The Australian textile and apparel trade landscape is undergoing a notable transition... Read more
Floods paralyze distribution network at Surat textile hub
Surat’s textile sector is currently navigating a severe operational crisis foll... Read more
Lee Jeans secures European growth via strategic partnership
Following the high-profile acquisition of Lee by Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), ... Read more
Levi’s evolves as a DTC powerhouse with robust revenue growth
Successfully navigating a complex retail landscape, Levi Strauss & Co is rapidly ... Read more
Andhra Pradesh eyes high-value production hub status with new investments
Andhra Pradesh is set to leverage the upcoming Bharat Tex 2026 platform to reposition... Read more
India struggles while China gains in home textiles exports
India’s home textile exports are grappling with a pronounced downturn, characte... Read more
US industry coalition proposes landmark trade incentive plan
In a move described as unprecedented for the sector, a unified coalition of US textil... Read more
Punjab targets sustainable textile processing to boost global competitivene…
The Government of Punjab is aggressively upgrading its textile value chain, placing h... Read more
Marks & Spencer elevates brand strategy with London Fashion Week debut
Marks & Spencer is set to transform its brand perception by securing a spot on th... Read more
Carbon utilization gains traction in global textile supply chains
As the global apparel industry intensifies its focus on decarbonization, the industri... Read more
Chinese menswear labels eye brand authorship at Pitti Uomo 110
The recent conclusion of Pitti Uomo 110 marks a structural transformation for Chinese... Read more
Textile Ministry to infuse high-solutions in weaving with ‘Handloom Hackath…
The Ministry of Textiles aims to infuse high-tech solutions into India’s decent... Read more
Matthieu Blazy re-imagines Chanel couture through Fable and Form
At the Grand Palais, Artistic Director Matthieu Blazy unveiled his second Haute Coutu... Read more
Bangladesh textile exports to decline amidst global headwinds
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector concluded the FY25-26 on a soberin... Read more