The textile industry is constantly evolving, and one of the most exciting new developments is 3D weaving. This innovative technology allows for the creation of seamless, three-dimensional garments and fabrics with intricate designs and complex shapes, directly on the loom. Making a mark with innovations ... Read more
A recent report by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) highlights a significant shift in global apparel sourcing strategies, with India emerging a preferred destination for US buyers. This trend is driven by growing concerns about the garment sector in Bangladesh, coupled with I... Read more
India, a major player in the global textile industry is no longer just a manufacturing hub, it is fast emerging as a leader in textile innovation, driven by a dynamic startup ecosystem, government initiatives, and a growing awareness of sustainability. This shift is critical, as highlighted by the United... Read more
Europe's once-thriving textile sorting and recycling sector is facing an unprecedented crisis, surpassing even the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous global disruptions , including the war in Ukraine, logistical hurdles in Africa, and the relentless rise of fast fashion, has plunged t... Read more
The Union government has just unveiled its ambitious Textile Policy for 2024, aiming to revitalize the nation's textile industry and propel it to new heights. The policy, with its focus on technology, sustainability, and labor-intensive growth, has been met with a mix of optimism and cautious scruti... Read more
Australia faces significant challenges with textile waste, as over 90 percent of discarded clothes have the potential to be reused or recycled. Yet, alarmingly, only 7 per cent of textiles are actually recycled, while approximately 50 per cent of household textile waste ends up in landfills. This mismanag... Read more
The latest apparel trade data for August 2024, as analyzed by Wazir Advisors in their monthly ‘Apparel trade scenario in keyglobal marketsand India’, highlights a global market that is still recovering from the disruptions of the past few years. While some key markets showed signs of growth, o... Read more
Mountains of discarded clothes, overflowing land fills, and polluted waterways bear witness to global textile and apparel industry's unsustainable practices. Textile waste, a by product of our insatiable appetite for fast fashion, is a growing environmental crisis. However, amidst this concerning scenario... Read more
With fast fashion and overflowing landfills, the denim industry is facing a reckoning. The constant demand for new styles and washes often comes at a high environmental cost. But what if a single fabric could be the key to a more sustainable and creative approach to denim design? That's the premise behind... Read more
The Union government has just unveiled its ambitious Textile Policy for 2024, aiming to revitalize the nation's textile industry and propel it to new heights. The policy, with its focus on technology, sustainability, and labor-intensive growth, has been met with a mix of optimism and cautious scrutiny by ... Read more
Despite a year marked by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, the global luxury market showed remarkable resilience in 2023, surpassing €1.5 trillion in value, says latest Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study. This growth, estimated at 8-10 per cent at current exchang... Read more
Gujarat has just announced its new textile policy for 2023-28. It promises significant incentives and infrastructure development for the sector. “We expect that the policy will be instrumental in attracting an investment of Rs 30,000 crore in the textile sector. One of the objectives of this policy ... Read more
India's textile and apparel industry continues its robust growth trajectory, with exports witnessing a significant upswing in September 2024. According to recent data released by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), textile exports for September 2024 reached $1,813.27 million, a 9.56% incr... Read more
China's move for a more favorable import policy for Bangladeshi goods, particularly in the apparel and textile sector, is expected to significantly alter the trade dynamics between the two nations. This shift has the potential to reshape the regional landscape, impacting other key players like India and V... Read more
Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of AEPC, highlighted the remarkable growth of India’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports, despite global economic challenges such as inflation and a slowdown in major exporting countries. The WTO has revised its global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3 per cent... Read more
The Lenzing Group, renowned for its regenerated cellulosic fibers, has partnered with Roica by Asahi Kasei, a leader in premium stretch fibers, and Kaihara Denim, a prestigious Japanese denim manufacturer, to launch the ‘Saisei Collection.’ This marks the first collaboration among these ... Read more
The fashion and textile industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the growing emphasis on sustainability, transparency, and circularity. As new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging legislation continue to reshape the landscape, industry professionals must... Read more
Recent Eurostat data reveals a significant downturn in the EU's apparel imports in the first seven months of 2024. The data shows a drop of 5.22 per cent compared to the same period last year highlighting a broader shift in the global apparel market. In the EU traditional suppliers like Bangladesh a... Read more
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its updated ‘Global Trade Outlook and Statistics’ report, underlining a cautious optimism for global trade. While merchandise trade is expected to rebound in 2024 and 2025, lingering economic and geopolitical uncertainties continue to pose challe... Read more
“COP28, coined as 'the financial focus COP,' will centre its discussions on vital financial and investment matters, highlighting the pivotal involvement... Read more
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
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
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
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
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
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
At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, held in Shanghai amid challenging market conditions,... Read more
Source Fashion, Europe's prominent responsible sourcing event, has set new date... Read more
With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for... Read more
Shengze, home to the largest silk wholesale market known for silk and man-made s... Read more
US-based children’s apparel retailer, the Children’s Place is teami... Read more
The Q2, FY25 revenues of Vardhman Textiles rose by 4.38 per cent Y-o-Y while it... Read more
The Q2, FY25 net profit of leading textile player, Mafatlal Industries declined... Read more
Transforming the industry, Finnish textile innovation company, Spinnova has int... Read more
An iconic brand that dominated the 1980s and ‘90s, Esprit has gone into a... Read more
Bangladesh, the world’s leading garment producer, has chosen to bypass In... Read more
Crystal International Group Limited has launched its Crystal Sustainability Vis... Read more
Syre, an innovative textile recycling start-up, aims to ‘decarbonize and ... Read more
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has appointe... Read more
Benin is rapidly evolving as a textile and clothing hub in West Africa, focusin... Read more
Birla Cellulose, part of the Aditya Birla Group’s Grasim Industries, has ... Read more
RE&UP Recycling Technologies has unveiled aninnovative solution to address ... Read more
At the Textile Exchange Conference 2024 in Pasadena, Eastman highlighted its co... Read more
Pacific Jeans Ltd, a leading denim manufacturer, will showcase its latest susta... Read more
Carbios, a pioneer in bio recycling technologies, has collaborated with global ... Read more
Stockholm-based and Unilever-owned company, Blueair has teamed up with New Zeal... Read more
With Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO describing it as a ‘market with unparalle... Read more