UK-based Coats has a growing presence in Bangladesh. Coats is a global leader in industrial thread and consumer textile crafts. It has been operating in the country since 1989 and…
The Free Trade Union in Cambodia has come out in favor of a new minimum wage for garment workers, far lower than what many of its counterparts have been agitating…
ITMA 2015 will be held from November 12 to 19 in Italy. This edition will showcase end-to-end solutions for the entire textile and garment making chain. To date, 1,380 exhibitors…
Despite a recent spat over territorial dispute between Chinese and Vietnamese ships in the South China or Eastern Sea yet companies from Taiwan or other places in Asia, the country…
The Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) has no money to buy raw jute. This is because of a delay in financial disbursement from the government. The procurement of raw jute…
The International Labor Organisation has urged the Bangladesh government to waive around $1 million of value-added tax generated from the spending on a project involving readymade garment factory inspection. ILO…
Vietnam expects the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to be signed in 2015. Meanwhile Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese investors have started increasing their investment in…
BTK Holding, one of Russia's largest producers of technical textiles and apparel is commissioning a large-scale facility for this purpose. The company has already completed preparatory work for the launch…
Global fiber producer Invista has introduced a new bio-derived spandex that uses fiber from a renewable source made from dextrose derived from corn. The use of renewable feedstock results in…
A new report, ‘Voice of the Consumer Survey 2024’ by PwC India, reveals a seismic shift in the Indian consumer... Read more
Summer's sizzling temperatures are prompting a shift in denim fashion, with a focus on lightweight fabrics, looser fits, and moisture-wicking... Read more
The Indian government has increased the Budget allocation for textile sector schemes by 28 per cent to Rs 4,417.03 crore... Read more
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India's textile sector, has hit a rough patch in recent months. While there are bright spots, overall exports have declined.... Read more
The apparel industry is undergoing a metamorphosis, driven by a confluence of consumer demands and technological advancements. Products are becoming... Read more
The cotton shirt, a wardrobe staple for generations, is facing a new challenge: man-made fibers (MMF). This shift in the... Read more
Patagonia, the outdoor apparel giant, is facing a unique challenge: how to be a successful business while prioritizing environmental well-being.... Read more
For decades, Indian apparel brands and retailers relied primarily on domestic sourcing. However, in recent years, there's been a significant... Read more
Pure London x JATC, the UK's leading fashion trade event, opened its doors to a vibrant atmosphere at Olympia London.... Read more