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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Changing body sizes drive Chinese lingerie market dynamics
Chinese lingerie brands like Ubras, Candy La Vie and Sujiin are building their businesses in the domestic market by offering... Read more
Pakistan Textile: Competitive inputs, value addition can boost economic growth
Recovering from the pandemic shocks, Pakistan’s textile exports are set to grow to $22 billion in FY22. Most of this... Read more
British retailers aim for complete carbon neutrality by 2040
Believing in the ability of brands and retailers to neutralize their carbon impact and leave a positive mark on the... Read more
EU’s new labeling scheme threatens to intensify greenwashing amongst brands
Industry leaders fear, European Commission’s new scheme to make every garment and shoe sustainable by 2023 may intensify the greenwashing... Read more
Consumers shun fast fashion as eco-awareness rises
Once a booming sector, the fast fashion industry is losing favor due to rising environmental consciousness amongst consumers and a... Read more
Asian apparel factories face danger of rising sea level
A new analysis by researchers at Cornell warns, rising sea levels threaten to take large apparel producing areas across Jakarta,... Read more
Delayed supplies threatening fast fashion brands’ profit margins
With brands struggling with slower deliveries and rising transportation costs, the fast fashion industry is under grave threat. The industry... Read more
US’ apparel imports rebound with 23 per cent growth in August
For the first time in the year, US’ apparel imports rose to 8.07 billion in August ’21. As per an... Read more
Despite shutting shop, Gap, Benetton continue to inspire future businesses
Once renowned as ‘category killers’, fashion retailers Gap and Benetton now face an uncertain future with Gap closing all its... Read more
Healthcare and military sectors to drive conductive textiles market till 2022
Largely used in smart textile applications such as sensors, heating textiles and electrostatic discharge clothing, conductive textiles are seeing higher... Read more