Global smart textiles market growing at 33 per cent CAGR
Smart textiles use technology to recycle and reuse textile fibers. They can monitor health and can measure movements. Advances in specialized materials and fabrication technologies offer exciting opportunities to create…
Bangladesh should address issues facing RMG sector, say experts
Bangladesh will have to address three important factors -- higher productivity, workers' wage hike and profitability -- for sustainability of the apparel sector, say experts. This was the predominant thought…
Vietnam’s exports to the US growing even without TPP
The United States is Vietnam’s biggest export market. About 50 per cent of Vietnam’s total textile and garment exports goes to the US. Total exports of textiles and garments from…
Vietnam’s denim exports to US up 16 per cent
Vietnam’s denim exports to the US has risen 16.1 per cent so far this year. Women’s jean exports from Vietnam to the US rose by almost 17 per cent. Although…
Cellulose fiber market to grow nine per cent
The cellulose fiber market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of nine per cent over the period 2016-24. Abundance of raw materials, environmental benefits of cellulose fibers, and cost…
Pakistan unveils plans to boost up exports
Pakistan wants to push up exports to $35 billion by 2018. The top five textile sectors were given a zero-rated sales tax regime. Sales tax and customs duty on imports…
BSTIM the Spanish textile fair concludes
BSTIM (Best Solutions in Textile Manufacturing) was held in Spain, February 24 to 25, 2017. This edition saw 1,400 visitors from around the world, from Russia, England, Sweden, Norway, Holland…
SPG’s printer hits the mark
SPG Prints, based in Holland, caters to the textile, label and industrial printing markets with a portfolio including screens, lacquers, inks, digital engravers, and a broad range of rotary screen…
Stores boost Primark’s sales figures
Anglo-Irish chain owned by Associated British Foods, Primark’s sales are up 11 per cent compared to last year on a currency-neutral basis and 21 per cent ahead on a reported…
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Nylon's New Frontier: Marrying strength with natural grace
For decades, nylon has been synonymous with exceptional strength, durability, and resilience. From mountaineering gear to industrial applications, its tough... Read more
The Textile Revolution: Polyester's quest for natural perfection
For decades, polyester has been the workhorse of the textile industry, valued for its durability, wrinkle resistance, and affordability. However,... Read more
Global Sourcing Expo: Australia's premier sourcing hub expands reach and vision
The Global Sourcing Expo, a pivotal event connecting global suppliers with Australian trade buyers, continues to solidify its position as... Read more
Beyond the Booths: How Global Sourcing Expo is redefining the Asia-Pacific sourc…
With the successful completion of third edition of Global Sourcing Expo Sydney, Julie Holt, Global Business & Exhibition Director, Global... Read more
Retail slows as trade accelerates, the paradox of 2025 fashion: Wazir Advisors J…
The global apparel industry, often a reliable barometer of consumer confidence and trade health, is passing through a delicate recalibration.... Read more
Tiruppur, India's knitwear powerhouse defies odds, challenges global giants
In the global textile manufacturing market, where countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam leverage preferential trade agreements (FTAs) to dominate export... Read more
The rise of the intrinsic durability multiplier in fashion
The conversations at the recent ‘Innovation Forum’ have blossomed into a clear call to action: the fashion industry is under... Read more
Viscose transforms from ‘Artificial silk to sustainable innovation
Viscose, often dubbed ‘artificial silk’ earlier, has a long and complex history in the textile industry. A regenerated cellulose fiber,... Read more
Rethinking Textile's Future: Innovations in sustainable fibers and circularity
The textile industry is increasingly focusing on natural fibers and circularity, with new research and initiatives pointing towards a more... Read more
IHKIB hosts successful ‘Turkish Apparel Industry’s Transformation Journey’ event…
Customs Union modernisation key to EU competitiveness Mustafa Gültepe, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) and Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association... Read more