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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Bangladesh: Rising global cotton prices, lockdown in EU, US push up yarn costs
The yet to recover apparel business and fresh lockdowns in EU and US has led to a 40 per cent... Read more
China, a treasure house for luxury sportswear collaborations
China is waking up to a new trend of luxury sportswear collaborations. This can be seen from the recent influx... Read more
Vietnam’s market expansion to Northern Europe, Australia can help avoid trade re…
Aiming to achieve $39 billion in exports this year, the Vietnamese garment and textile industry has moved away from high-end... Read more
COVID-19 Lessons: Retailers are more prepared for future calamities
COVID-19 has taught apparel retailers some very important lessons and that is: shifting retail online can be lucrative. Many retailers... Read more
Garment workers bear the brunt of COVID-19 as brands cancel orders
Though the pandemic affected the entire fashion sector, its impact on workers was massive. Halting of thousands in-progress or finished... Read more
Government schemes, FTAs can boost India’s MMF exports in future
The unlocking of Indian economy has helped revive demand for MMF fibers in the country. As a report by Textile... Read more
Flexible labor laws, innovations can help India regain lost position in global t…
As per Comtrade figures, till 2017 India was the world’s second largest exporter of textiles and clothing after China. However,... Read more
Recycling initiatives to help Bangladesh save $100 bn worth discarded materials
Bangladesh is set to be the global recycling hub as fast-fashion brands like H&M and Target have collaborated to launch... Read more
India needs to build on momentum to strengthen global position in PPE market
The pandemic saw India emerge as the world’s second largest manufacturer of PPE kits, after China. The textile ministry encouraged... Read more
Year 2021 to see greater convergence of fashion with the digital world
Even in an ultra-tough market, the digital world is helping fashion sector connect with customers, says Mark Sinnock, Chief Strategy... Read more