Loewe tops Lyst Index Q1 2025 unseats Miu Miu as mass fashion breaks throug…
The highly anticipated, 'Lyst! Inside Q1 2025’s Hottest Fashion Rankings' report has sent ripples through the industry, highlighting a market where luxury continues to evolve, and surprisingly, accessible fashion is making an unprecedented rise. Loewe has dethroned long-standing frontrunner Mi... Read more
Digital Thread to Physical Touch: The tug of war between touchscreens and t…
In a world where fashion unfolds in pixels and checkout happens with a click, legacy fashion brands are wrestling with a new kind of customer detachment: the vanishing footstep. As e-commerce booms and the dopamine rush of next-day deliveries becomes addictive, these stalwarts of style are charting ... Read more
India vs. Bangladesh in the global apparel export market
The global apparel market is a dynamic arena, and a close examination of the data reveals a compelling story of competition and contrasting trends between two South Asian manufacturing powerhouses: Bangladesh and India. While both nations are significant players, their trajectories and market strate... Read more
The BIS Dilemma: Is India’s cotton policy unravelling its export dream?
The Indian textile sector—one of the most important pillars of our economy—is now confronting an important moment. The Ministry of Textiles’ recent move to defer the implementation of the Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023, until August 27, 2026, offers only a temporary bre... Read more
Roica showcases high-performance textile innovations at Milano Unica
A premium stretch fiber developed by Asahi Kasei, Roica is at the forefront of the textile industry's shift towards more sustainable and high-performance materials. Known for its exceptional elasticity, comfort, and versatile applications, Roica comes in various innovative forms, including Roica V55... Read more
Transatlantic Tensions: How US tariffs are threatening the future of Europe…
The European textile and apparel industry, a major contribute to the continent’s manufacturing ecosystem, is grappling with mounting uncertainty following the US' imposition of a 20 per cent tariff on EU textile and clothing exports. The decision, announced in April 2025 as part of a broader r... Read more
Will Europe’s textile recycling crisis lead to reform or more rhetoric?
Europe prides itself on being a leader in sustainability, but ironically, its textile recycling sector is on the verge of collapse. This critical industry is struggling under the weight of policy inertia, economic unsustainability, and severe structural fragmentation. A recent visit by EU Comm... Read more
Circular Fashion’s Real Power Play: Winning customer loyalty by owning the …
When the latest KPMG and Circular Fashion Federation report landed, it made an immediate splash: a projected €31.3 billion opportunity in Europe’s circular fashion economy by 2030 and more than 88,500 new jobs in the offing. In sustainability circles and C-suites alike, the nu... Read more
The Invisible Stitch: Exposing the truth behind fashion’s most misleading l…
In the glittering world of fashion, where storytelling is everything, the small but powerful ‘Made in...’ tag is often the final word on a garment’s origin. It tells the consumer where their clothing comes from—or so they believe. But hidden behind this simple phrase is a glo... Read more
Tariff Tides Turn Again: The billion-dollar comeback of 'submarining' in US…
In the world of global trade, few terms have the covert glamour and historical baggage of ‘submarining’. Once a relic of the quota-era under the now-defunct Multi-Fiber Agreement (MFA) the controversial practice, is making waves again. Spurred by a new climate of protectionism and puniti... Read more
China Plus One: Is India ready to complement, not replace, the global appar…
The global supply chain, once heavily concentrated in China, is undergoing a profound re-evaluation. Geopolitical shifts and recent disruptions have prompted a clear mandate: diversify. While China remains a manufacturing powerhouse, the question that has emerged topmost in global textile and ... Read more
Garment imports reveal a tale of two strategies, EU builds, US diversifies
A recent analysis of global garment import trends from 2013 to 2024 reveals a divergence in strategies and market dynamics between the European Union and the US. While the EU has consistently increased its garment imports, revealing a growing appetite for international textiles, the US market has largely ... Read more
Trust over trends is how fashion e-commerce is being redefined in Europe
The digital racks of fashion e-commerce are changing as a new report by BoF Insights ‘The New Era of Fashion E-Commerce’, done in collaboration with Amazon Fashion & Sports in Europe, reveals shifting consumer priorities, with trust, reliability, and convenience now eclipsing fleetin... Read more
Global Sourcing Expo Insights: India to reshape Australia's sourcing landsc…
The recently concluded Global Sourcing Expo Australia (June 17-19) in Sydney served as a vibrant testament to a significant shift in Australia's global sourcing strategy. As the nation's only dedicated sourcing exhibition for apparel, footwear, textiles, and homewares, the event highlighted a growin... Read more
Global Sourcing Expo: Australia's premier sourcing hub expands reach and vi…
The Global Sourcing Expo, a pivotal event connecting global suppliers with Australian trade buyers, continues to solidify its position as a leading platform for business, industry associations, and export councils. With successful editions recently concluding in Sydney (June 17-19, 2025) and the hig... Read more
Is Shein's green push just for show? New report raises doubts
Global fast-fashion behemoth Shein released its extensive 2024 Sustainability and Social Impact Report in June, a document exceeding 100 pages. The report comes amidst the company's recent incorporation of high-profile environmental initiatives, notably becoming a signatory to the UN Global Compact ... Read more
Sustaining the 1.5°C Goal: The corporate imperative of COP28
“COP28, coined as 'the financial focus COP,' will centre its discussions on vital financial and investment matters, highlighting the pivotal involvement... Read more
The crucial role of mega textile hubs in establishing India’s global leadership
Dr S N Modani, Managing Director, CEO, Sangam India is also the Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association. With 33 years of experience in the textil... Read more
Eurecat x Canmartex to develop predictive quality control systems for knitwear t…
Aracne's system uses photonics, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to predict potential manufacturing defects before the fabric is made. This ... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
Tiruppur registers 12% growth in RMG exports in Q1, FY26
RMG exports by India's prominent knitwear hub, Tiruppur increased by 12 per cen... Read more
Global spinning machinery market to grow to $9.78 billion by 2034: Report
Valued at $5.89 billion in 2024, the global spinning machinery market is projec... Read more
CHINA INSIGHTS
Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards
With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for... Read more
China: Silk city Shengze is pilot zone for the world-class textile cluster
Shengze, home to the largest silk wholesale market known for silk and man-made s... Read more
Tariffs may help India capture additional 5% share in global garment indust…
New tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are likely to shake up the global... Read more
Premier Vision Paris 2025 to focus on innovation and technology
Set to return from September 16-18, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepinte, the upcomin... Read more
DGFT showcases Trade Connect ePlatform at two B2B trade exhibitions
Under the guidance of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Directorate Ge... Read more
South Korea textile exports hold immense potential for Bangladesh: Presiden…
During a high-level meeting with Park Young-Sik, South Korea’s Ambassador... Read more
Reiter records 12% decline in order intake in H1, FY25
Leading textile machinery manufacturer, Rieter experienced a challenging first ... Read more
Inditex relaunches budget brand Lefties in France
Parent company of Zara, Inditex is set to relaunch its budget fashion brand Lef... Read more
Livinguard launches new solution to prevent microfiber pollution in textile…
Swiss material science innovator, Livinguard Technologies has unveiled a new gr... Read more
UK unveils reforms in trade rules under DCTS
The UK Government unveiled a series of reforms designed to streamline trade and... Read more
Independent retailers across UK struggle as footfalls decline: Survey
Conducted in collaboration with SaveTheHighStreet.org, a nationwide survey by S... Read more
US clothing and accessory store sales decline 0.22% in June 2025: NRF
US clothing and accessory store sales declined by 0.22 per cent in June, markin... Read more
Textile Minister inaugurates 16th ITTF in Japan
Marking a significant step in expanding India-Japan textile trade, Giriraj Sing... Read more
Vietnam’s T&A exports increase by 10% in H1, FY25: Report
Vietnam's textile and apparel (T&A) exports increased by 10 per cent to $22... Read more
Accused of labor exploitation, Loro Piana to undergo court monitoring for a…
Fifth high-end label to be placed under judicial administration in Italy due to... Read more