Despite challenges, Fabscrap aims for a waste-free future
"The fashion industry is often referred to as the second-most-polluting business in the world as it contends with issues like overproduction, chemical use, carbon emissions and waste. Fashion companies have become increasingly preoccupied with their sustainability credentials" The fashion industry is often ref... Read more
Consumer trends impacting the textile industry in 2020-21
Influenced by current global political turmoil, climate crisis, trade tensions and a general instability, in the 2020-21 seasons, the global textile market will henceforth focus on home and apparel textiles. Designers are redefining materials and their applications in the modern designs. They are using materials as res... Read more
Catalysing major shifts to help fashion companies reduce GHG emissions
"Though many countries added climate crisis to the top of their agenda in 2019, many were not serious about the urgency of this issue. On November 4, 2019, US President Donald withdrew from the Paris Agreement by notifying the United Nations of its intention to leave. Cosigned by the US and 194 other countries in Decem... Read more
International apparel brands trigger price war in Bangladesh market
"The second largest clothing manufacturer and exporter in the world, Bangladesh has become a major hub for manufacturing of extraordinarily cheap garments. Though industry leaders expected Bangladesh’s status as the world’s top manufacturer of cheap garments to change post the April 2013 Rana Plaza collapse... Read more
Klarna UK announces partnership with Jacket Required
"Jacket Required, the UK’s fashion contemporary menswear and streetwear trade show, taking place at the Old Truman Brewery on the January 22nd to 23rd January 2020, has announced its partnership with Klarna UK to support its commitment to menswear retail and the fashion industry. The show has also revealed a line... Read more
Functional yarns brings value to textile products at Yarn Expo Spring …
Exhibitors and newcomers, including the suppliers from Belarus, are set to show off their latest innovations to meet the specific sourcing needs of buyers with a diverse range of unique functional yarns at Yarn Expo Spring. The fair will be held from 11th to 13th March 2020 at the National Exhibition and Convention Cen... Read more
Hosiery industry gets a revamp with the launch of eco-friendly tights
If spring/summer 2020 runways are to go by, trendy tights have caught the attention of many designers across the globe. British designer Richard Quinn has launched a new range of tights decorated with brash florals to match the prints on his gowns. The mania of logo is also rife with labels like Gucci, Saks Potts and F... Read more
Urgent action needed to revive the Indian garment industry
In a classic case of administrative delays hampering development, tax refunds worth Rs 5,000 crore ( .70 billion) are pending with the government. In March 2019, the government introduced a new scheme for the garment exports sector. Called the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL), the scheme sought to ... Read more
US-China tariff battle ends with trade deal, apparel sector unhappy wi…
"United States will reduce the 15 per cent tariffs imposed on a wide range of Chinese consumer goods by half and also cancel another round of tariffs implemented in December. On its part, China will buy an additional $12.5 billion worth of agricultural products from the US in the first year and $19.5 billion worth of g... Read more
Product quality, infrastructure to help Bangladesh counter Ethiopian c…
"Giving tough competition to Bangladesh, Ethiopia has emerged strong as a sourcing destination for apparels. However, how much Bangladesh needs to fear its new rival is a question being raised by many experts. The Ethiopian government is investing lots of efforts in promoting its apparel industry. The country is invest... Read more
More operational investments to help brands grow, manage unsold invent…
"Sound inventory management is gaining importance as this year around 11 of the 16 major retail companies globally, selling apparel, footwear or accessories, filed for bankruptcy. Majority of companies are dominated by private label products. Poor inventory management is driving retailers to such dire straits who have ... Read more
With growing popularity of licensed apparels, Disney clinches new bran…
"Disney fashion was the exclusive prerogative of kids not so long ago but today, even fashion-conscious youngsters are choosing to wear Disney inspired apparels and accessories. Having seen the market potential Gucci at a recent runway show held at Le Palace in Paris by unveiled a $4,500 plastic purse shaped in the for... Read more
Fashion to become more sustainable with rise in manmade fibers and fin…
The world’s leading provider of industrial machine needles, precision parts and fine tools, Groz Beckert Asia offers its customers systems and services for production and joining of textile fabrics. The company, founded in 1852, employs more than 9,000 people and has production sites in Germany, Belgium, the Czec... Read more
'We plan to increase RTW exports to Europe and America in the next two…
"After a successful four decades experience in the home furnishing segment, Medusa Source ventured into the fashion apparel business. The company supplies garments to some of the top brands of North America, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Australia. It follows the best modern supply side practices... Read more
Ecommerce technologies changing shopping experiences across India
The world's sixth-largest economy, India also has the world’s youngest population. According to India Brand Equity Foundation, this will boost consumer expenditure in the country to $3.6 trillion by next year as emerging new technologies is changing the overall shopping experiences. As Prasad Shejale, Founder an... Read more
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Denim companies to showcase this March in Mumbai
The next edition of Denim Show will be held from March 19-21, 2020 at Bombay Exhibition Centre ... Read more
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports to touch US$6 bn
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports registered exponential growth to reach US$ 6 billion in reven... Read more
Timberland’s Q3 revenue down four per cent
Timberland’s revenue decreased four per cent in the third quarter. Solid momentum in appa... Read more
Pakistan aims at higher textile exports
Pakistan is trying to increase its textile exports. Presently, Pakistan’s share is 1.6 pe... Read more
Premiere Vision features new fabrics and trims
Premiere Vision New York took place on January 21 and 22, 2020. The show featured 205 exhibitor... Read more
Liberty Fairs features enduring denim designs
Liberty Fairs was held in the US on January 20 to 22, 2020. It presented fall/winter collection... Read more
Indian suppliers underpaid by buyers
Buyers in the US and Europe are not paying enough for clothing made in India. From 1994 to 2017... Read more
Favouarable responses for the changes at Jacket Required
Leading streetwear and sustainable menswear show Jacket Required received positive and upbeat f... Read more
Fashion innovations present investment opportunities
Innovations emerging in the fashion industry present unprecedented investment opportunities. Bu... Read more
VF Corp’s Q3 revenue up five per cent
VF Corporation’s revenue is up five per cent in the third quarter. The company, based in ... Read more
Favouarable responses for the changes at Jacket Required
Leading streetwear and sustainable menswear show Jacket Required received positive and upbeat f... Read more
Fashion innovations present investment opportunities
Innovations emerging in the fashion industry present unprecedented investment opportunities. Bu... Read more
VF Corp’s Q3 revenue up five per cent
VF Corporation’s revenue is up five per cent in the third quarter. The company, based in ... Read more
MEIS withdrawal troubles Indian textile makers
The four per cent incentive given under the Merchandise Export Incentive Scheme on made-ups and... Read more
Tee shirt event Imressions Expo held in the US
Impressions Expo was held in the US from January 17 to 19, 2020. Impressions holds an unique pl... Read more
Asos’ revenue up 20 per cent
Over a four month period, Asos’ revenue was up 20 per cent. Total orders were up 20 per c... Read more
Nike, Gucci, Adidas improve their rankings on the Brand Finance Global 500
Latest edition of the Brand Finance report indicates, Nike, Gucci, and Adidas have improved the... Read more
Primark revenues up 11 per cent
For the 2019 fiscal year, Primark’s revenues were up 11.7 per cent. Operating profit was ... Read more
Santoni launches new process K-Fabric
Santoni has launched an innovative project called K-Fabric. This process transforms circular kn... Read more
Iran garment output up 20 per cent
Iran’s garment output rose 20 per cent from March to December 2019. After the ban imposed... Read more
Nike to record over $10,000 sales by 2020 end
Sportswear brand Nike, which is growing at double-digit rates in the Old Continent, expects to ... Read more
Fall in Indian textile and apparel exports
India’s textile and apparel exports fell by eight per cent from April to November 2019. E... Read more
Inditex to be fully organic by 2025
By 2025, Inditex wants to ensure the cotton, linen and polyester used by all eight of its brand... Read more
China’s textile industry tackles climate change
China’s textile industry will deploy more resources in green technology and sustainable d... Read more