Staubli presents improved dobbies
Stäubli , the maker of manufacturer of high speed textile machinery has come up with third genearaont rotary dubbies. The company offers an extensive machinery range for weaving including shedding…
TPP could be a bug bear for India
The Trans Pacific Partnership can pose problems for India’s textile and clothing business. For one, exporters from TPP member countries (of which India is not a member) will get preferential…
Wool outperforms synthetics globally
Wool production is at a 70-year low globally but is still out-performing most other commodities. Global demand will drive what happens to prices in the next 12 months. Retail sales…
Bombay Dyeing net sales down 35 per cent
Bombay Dyeing’s standalone net loss totalled Rs 78.15 crores for the third quarter ended December 31, 2015, as against a standalone net loss of Rs 65.93 crores for the same…
Russian sanctions against Turkish textiles boost India’s exports
"Russia is the one of the largest market for Turkish exports. The main item of exports to Russia is textiles, which has decreased due to this political turmoil. Although textiles…
ITUC protest Cambodia’s new anti-union law
The ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation), which represents 180 million workers in 162 countries, has protested against the approval of a new Trade Union Law by the National Assembly of…
Bangladesh emerges top cotton importer
Bangladesh may overtake China as the world’s biggest cotton importer in the current crop season thanks to strong demand from apparel makers. In the year ending July 31, 2016, Bangladesh…
U.K.P. Accessories introduces innovative anti-counterfeit
‘UKP Brand Protection’ provides brands with a covert anti-counterfeit measure integrated into garment labels and trims. U.K.P. Accessories has introduced revolutionary anti-counterfeit technology that allows a covert material to be…
Australia to eliminate import duties from India
Australia is ready to eliminate import duties on all items from India. About 90 per cent immediately and the rest over the next five years. As part of the proposed…
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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