Texprocess 2015 to feature exhibitors from Latin America, Africa
The next Texprocess will be held in Germany from May 4 to 7, 2015. Texproces is a leading international trade fair for processing textile and flexible materials. In addition to a…
AAFA wants trade act cleared
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has criticised the collapse of a multilateral trade agreement aimed at streamlining customs procedures worldwide by cutting red tape and speeding up port clearances.…
Chinese market to surpass US' in clothing
China is set to overtake the US and become the world’s largest apparel and footwear market in 2017. Both China and the US are set to be the greatest gainers…
Accord clarifies inspection progress
After alleged misreporting of the financial situation for its first annual report by the media, the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh issued a statement explaining its projected…
Indonesia to set up garment park at Boyolali
A new industrial estate for garments is going to come up in Boyolali, Indonesia. The garment park is being planned over 500 hectares area. Construction is expected to begin in…
China's loss in sourcing orders is Vietnam's gain
Rising operating and labour costs in China are forcing many Western apparel brands and retailers to explore new sourcing destinations while cutting back on sourcing in China. The new report…
Yarn exports dive down owing to low Chinese demand
Yarn exports from India decreased around 20 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter ended June, on the back of falling demand from China. However, spinners believe that it's a…
HKTDC keen on establishing strong connect with India
Johnson NG, Sr Manager, Publications & E-commerce at Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre (HKTDC) was in India recently to promote the fairs organized by the company as well as…
Italy's exports of textile machinery up 9 per cent
Italy's exports of textile machinery increased 9 per cent for the first quarter of this year compared to 2013. Sale of Italian machinery is still declining in China and India…
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From Tariffs to Textiles: Dornbirn GFC highlights strains and solutions in globa…
The just concluded annual Global Fibre Conference in Dornbirn put forth a complex picture of the synthetic fibre industry. While... Read more
The end of de minimis, small businesses face a trade shock in America
When the US government moved to terminate the long-standing de minimis exemption, the duty-free threshold for low-value imports, it sent... Read more
Rise of Regional Fashion: BRICS+ Summit signals shift in global fashion power
The recently concluded BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow was more than just a series of runway shows; it was a... Read more
Nomura Report: Asian exporters absorb tariffs, rethink supply chains
As global trade enters a period of recalibration, Asian exporters are bearing the brunt of escalating US tariffs while simultaneously... Read more
The Soul of Style: BRICS+ Fashion Summit weaves a new narrative of ‘Culture, Cra…
In a world where fast fashion often dominates, a different conversation took center stage in Moscow. The recently concluded BRICS+... Read more
Fashion's New Fit: Tailoring and alteration services stitch a story of growth
From the runways of Paris to the digital storefronts of global e-commerce, the fashion industry is changing. As consumers increasingly... Read more
Fashion's New Frontier: Designers and innovators redefine 'Brand' at BRICS+ Fash…
The global fashion landscape is undergoing a "tectonic shift," and the inaugural BRICS+ Fashion Summit, held in Moscow from August... Read more
Luxury brands swap leases for deeds as global real estate strategy shifts
Luxury fashion houses are increasingly choosing to buy, not rent, the world’s most coveted retail spaces, marking a sharp shift... Read more
STAR Network joins hands with Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action to adv…
An inter-regional alliance of garment producer associations, The Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network, has reaffirmed its commitment... Read more
More than a lookalike, 'dupe' culture is forcing premium brands to innovate
The $4.5 trillion global luxury market is under siege, not just from the traditional counterfeiters operating in back alleys and... Read more