India's NABL certifies BGMEA testing lab
The testing laboratory of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has obtained a certificate from India’s National Accreditation Board for testing and calibration Laboratories (NABL). The certificate relates…
GOTS releases Version 4.0 for textile processing
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) International Working Group has released Version 4.0 of the worldwide recognized standard for processing of textiles made from at least 70 per cent or…
Bangladesh garments export picks up as stability returns
Work orders from international buyers are picking up with the return of political stability in Bangladesh after the January 5 national elections. Garment makers aim to achieve their export growth target…
Bangladesh RMG exporters exploring newer markets
Readymade garment exporters of Bangladesh are looking to diversifying their market. Reason: Their traditional export destinations, the EU and the US, are laying down stringent conditions related to workplace safety…
APTMA seeks strict vigilance over cotton trade from India
APTMA Punjab, Chairman has asked the Indian ministry of commerce and ministry of textile industry and Cotton Export Corporation India to implement strict measures on the Wagha border to strengthen…
Apparel manufacturing returns to UK
Following the footsteps of the largest importer of apparels, the US, now the UK has decided to focus on bringing mass-market garment production back to the country. However, experts speaking…
Made in Pakistan Expo comes to Mumbai
Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) in collaboration with EVECON is organizing the ‘Made in Pakistan Expo 2014’ at the World Trade Centre from April 3-7, 2014 in…
Spain's laid off textile workers to get aid
Unemployed textile workers in Spain's Valenciana region could get European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) aid worth €840,000 to help them find new jobs under plans approved by Parliament's Budgets Committee.…
NSIC offers subsidy to Indian players for Techtextil Russia
The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) is offering subsidies for Indian companies participating in Techtextil Russia to be held in Moscow from March 11 to 13, 2014. This is an…
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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