Vietnam’s progress in RMG sector alarm rivals
Key Asian apparel producers such as Cambodia and Myanmar are alarmed that with TPP, Vietnam could undercut their vital garment industry. China and Bangladesh, the world’s two biggest garment exporters,…
China to host sports fair ISPO
Asia’s leading multi-segment sports trade fair, ISPO, will take place in China from February 24 to 27, 2016. The event will showcase the latest innovations from the fields of outdoor,…
Corrosion resistant zips from Coats
Coats has launched a range of corrosion resistant zips. Metal zips used in leather goods, clothing and footwear are prone to oxidisation and corrosion from exposure to the moisture in…
Australian wool prices up 19 per cent
The US produces its own wool, but it does rely on a number of trading partners. And Australia happens to be a major one. Australia is the world’s largest producer…
Japan to help accelerate Pakistan textile exports
Ykohama-based Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is in discussions with the government of Pakistan about ways in which Japanese overseas development aid might be best used to assist textiles sector.…
Vietnam targets textiles exports worth $30 bn in 2016
Le Quang Hung, President, Garmex Saigon says the number of orders Garmex Saigon have so far compared to last year will ensure enough jobs for the company until the end…
‘YiwuTex 2016’ to showcase trendsetting technologies
The 17th China Yiwu International Exhibition on Textile Machinery (YiwuTex) is scheduled to be held from June 14-16, 2016 at Yiwu International Expo Centre, PR China. The show will cover…
Setting the roadmap for India’s spinning mills
"India’s textile industry is big and growing with 50 million spindles installed. The government has set an ambitious target to boost its share of global textile trade from 5 per…
Pakistan’s textile exports down 9 per cent
Pakistan’s textile exports declined by over 9 per cent from July to January of the ongoing financial year. Exports were down 6.38 per cent in January 2016 compared to January…
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New markets, new factories, India’s apparel industry looks to Africa
In the quiet industrial corridors of Ethiopia’s Hawassa Industrial Park, rows of sewing machines with local workers assemble garments destined... Read more
From Imports to Innovation: India’s bid to lead the carbon fibre economy
A new report highlights the global carbon fibre and yarn market growing and how. The report by Thryve Research projects... Read more
ITMF Annual Conference & Annual Convention: Addressing industry challenges a…
This year, the ITMF Annual Conference & Annual Convention will be held from October 24-25, 2025 at Yogyakarta. Co-hosted by the... Read more
China’s Carbon Ambition: From industrial giant to climate market leader
When Beijing announced plans to enter the international carbon markets this October, the message was unmistakable: China no longer intends... Read more
Fashion’s double bind, innovation meets the economics of convenience
“We need to make fashion for worms. Fashion that can decompose in the soil.” When Arizona Muse, model and environmental... Read more
From satin to smart textiles, the rise of FDY in a changing market
In the complex world of polyester filament yarns, where POY (Partially Oriented Yarn) is the foundation and DTY (Drawn Textured... Read more
Polyester’s reign vs. Lyocell’s strain, can green fibers survive?
The recent job cuts announced by Lenzing, a pioneer in sustainable cellulosic fibers, are a stark reflection of the complex... Read more
Indian Textile and Apparel Exports Hit Hard in September: As US tariffs take hol…
The Indian textile and apparel industry has shown the first clear signs of being impacted by the new US tariffs,... Read more
Fast, cheap, unstoppable, Shein shockwave hits Germany’s fashion retial
In a country known for its deep-rooted retail traditions, discerning shoppers, and a growing emphasis on sustainability, the rise of... Read more
Europe’s Circular Turn: The Danish vision shaping a new industrial era
In a speech that captured both urgency and ambition, Danish MEP Rasmus Nordqvist stood before an audience of European policymakers,... Read more