BGMEA says Accord rejected ILO’s safety assessment reports
The factory safety assessment reports provided by the ILO-hired firms were not being accepted by the Accord on fire and building Safety in Bangladesh. The apparel exporters told this…
China, Britain aim for closer ties
China and Britain want to fully tap their potential in bilateral trade, particularly of high value-added and hi-tech products, and in service trade and infrastructure projects. The intention is…
Italy’s Orizio to display its latest innovations at ITMA
Orizio, the Italian knitting machine manufacturer will be showcasing its latest innovations in knitting technology at ITMA 2015, which is to be held in November this year. A…
MGMA’s ‘Annual Factory Awards Dinner’ to be held soon
The Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association’s second Annual Factory Awards Dinner is to be held on October 24, 2015 at the Summit Parkview Hotel Grand Ballroom. The awards are to…
Pakistan looks to achieve export target
Pakistan may have a trade policy by November. Over the last two years the country has faced a downward trend in exports. The policy will offer incentives to…
India’s textile sector faces challenges
India’s share in the global apparel trade is unlikely to increase significantly over the long term. Structural challenges which constrain the industry need to be addressed. The fragmented…
Geotechnical Frontiers to be held in Orlando in March
Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, a popular trade show for geotechnical, civil and geo-professional communities will be held from March 12-15, 2017. Held every six years, the industry unites to share developments…
Denim players gearing up to deal with 'athleisure' threat
Athleisure is emerging as a strong trend giving a tough competition to denim business globally. However, Robert Antoshak, Managing Director of Olah Inc pointing out the problems and opportunities in…
IAF Fashion Convention ends on a positive note
The 31st IAF World Fashion Convention held in Istanbul held on October 14, 2015, saw over 700 participants from North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Christophe Auhagen, CBO,…
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Changing body sizes drive Chinese lingerie market dynamics
Chinese lingerie brands like Ubras, Candy La Vie and Sujiin are building their businesses in the domestic market by offering... Read more
Pakistan Textile: Competitive inputs, value addition can boost economic growth
Recovering from the pandemic shocks, Pakistan’s textile exports are set to grow to $22 billion in FY22. Most of this... Read more
British retailers aim for complete carbon neutrality by 2040
Believing in the ability of brands and retailers to neutralize their carbon impact and leave a positive mark on the... Read more
EU’s new labeling scheme threatens to intensify greenwashing amongst brands
Industry leaders fear, European Commission’s new scheme to make every garment and shoe sustainable by 2023 may intensify the greenwashing... Read more
Consumers shun fast fashion as eco-awareness rises
Once a booming sector, the fast fashion industry is losing favor due to rising environmental consciousness amongst consumers and a... Read more
Asian apparel factories face danger of rising sea level
A new analysis by researchers at Cornell warns, rising sea levels threaten to take large apparel producing areas across Jakarta,... Read more
Delayed supplies threatening fast fashion brands’ profit margins
With brands struggling with slower deliveries and rising transportation costs, the fast fashion industry is under grave threat. The industry... Read more
US’ apparel imports rebound with 23 per cent growth in August
For the first time in the year, US’ apparel imports rose to 8.07 billion in August ’21. As per an... Read more
Despite shutting shop, Gap, Benetton continue to inspire future businesses
Once renowned as ‘category killers’, fashion retailers Gap and Benetton now face an uncertain future with Gap closing all its... Read more
Healthcare and military sectors to drive conductive textiles market till 2022
Largely used in smart textile applications such as sensors, heating textiles and electrostatic discharge clothing, conductive textiles are seeing higher... Read more