Despite growth, Indian textile exports continue to suffer
Though a slowdown in China, political unrest in Bangladesh and labour and other issues in Vietnam gave an opportunity to Indian textile exporters, the segment managed to expand its performance…
Surat textile market suffers because of payment defaults
Surat's textile markets are getting negatively affected because of defaulters from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Defaults worth over Rs 700 crores have been reported from these markets…
Coats buys GSD supply management
Coats, world’s leading industrial thread and consumer textile crafts business, has acquired GSD. Coats is a recognised industry leader, with long standing expertise and deep industry relationships.GSD, a UK based…
Bangladesh's exports to US up 6.25 per cent
Bangladesh's ready-made garment exports to the US increased by 6.25 per cent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the corresponding period last year. However, apparel exports from Vietnam…
US apparel imports rise 19 per cent in March
As e dollar remained strong against other currencies, US apparel imports rebounded in March. Apparel imports surged 19 per cent in March, compared to the same month last year, to…
Aditya Birla adopts forest policy to reduce carbon footprint
One of world's largest fabric makers for the fashion industry, Aditya Birla has decided to abide by the policy to exclude fiber produced at the expense of endangered forests, reports…
Vietnam's garment exports up 16 per cent
In 2014, Vietnam's textile and garment sector saw a 16 per cent rise in the level of exports. While exporting garments is big business in Vietnam, investors should not ignore…
Textile industry in Pakistan apprehensive about closure
In case the Pakistan government alters the Reduced Rate Regime, and fails to release stuck up funds and ensures immediate liquidity supply from banks, the textile industry will face 50…
TPP effects on Vietnam: 'Yarn Forward'
‘Yarn forward’ forms a key part of the proposed format of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a United States led trade agreement involving twelve countries, which is under negotiation. In essence,…
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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