Japan's Uniqlo targets becoming world's biggest apparel maker
Uniqlo, the Japanese clothing chain has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets,…
India explores anti-subsidy duty on Chinese MMF fabrics
Facing an onslaught of imported undervalued Chinese fabrics, there is some good news for textile manufacturers in the country's largest man-made fabric (MMF) hub in Surat. The government is in…
California cotton acreage moves up
After hitting lows last year not seen since the Great Depression, California’s 2016 cotton acreage is up at least 26 per cent. Roger Isom, president of the California Cotton Ginners…
China’s dyestuff companies less prosperous than printing and dyeing
"China came out with the 2016 Q1 report of listed printing and dyeing companies recently. The weighted average operating revenue of five representative listed companies reached 362 million Yuan, up…
ILC focuses on abuse in supply chains of big brands
The ILC (International Labor Conference) is addressing labor rights deficits in the supply chains of multinational companies. The expansion of global supply chains has been driven by a business model…
Pakistan garment exports up four per cent in value
During the first three quarters of this year, Pakistan’s readymade garment exports showed an increase of 4.2 per cent in terms of value and 1.56 per cent in term of…
Erratic rains to affect cotton plantation in India
This year, the main cotton growing districts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are likely to face a prolonged dry period after June. Cotton area fell short by 30 per cent…
APTMA rejects recommendation to impose regulatory duty on imported cotton
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) rejected the recommendation of Pakistan government’s Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research to impose Regulatory Duty on import of Cotton from…
SIMA Texfair gets overwhelming response
The Southern India Mills’ Association’ (SIMA’s) Texfair is a unique event for the mutual benefit of the manufacturers/suppliers of textile machinery, spares, accessories, equipments, etc., and the textile mills. The…
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LuxExperience: How the Mytheresa-YNAP merger will reshape online luxury retail
The digital scenario of luxury retail has irrevocably altered with the successful completion of Mytheresa's acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP)... Read more
US Apparel Imports: Scenario changes subtly as China's dominance reduces
For years, China reigned supreme as the undisputed king of US apparel imports. While still the largest supplier in aggregate... Read more
US Apparel Imports: Scenario changes subtly as China's dominance reduces
For years, China reigned supreme as the undisputed king of US apparel imports. While still the largest supplier in aggregate... Read more
Built to Break: Is our ‘waste problem’ just a design flaw?
The air in numerous pockets of the country hangs thick with the stench of discarded refuse, a stark testament to... Read more
From Importer to Global Leader: Brazil’s cotton revolution
Brazil’s ascent from a net cotton importer to the world’s largest cotton exporter is one of the most compelling success... Read more
The Unraveling: How Bangladesh's economic crisis threatens its global apparel do…
Bangladesh, a global apparel exports powerhouse, finds itself grappling with a complex economic crisis that is increasingly impacting its ready-made... Read more
US Cotton: Shifting dynamics amidst reciprocal tariffs and quality advantages
The US has long held a dominant position in the global cotton market, thanks to its reputation for producing high-quality... Read more
India’s textile and apparel industry sees mixed fortunes in FY25: Wazir Indices
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The Unseen Cost of Fashion Returns: Undermining sustainability efforts
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