Growing importance of Cellulose fibers boosts sector
The cellulose fiber market has been witnessing strong growth over the past few years. Fibers extracted from natural plants are called as cellulose fabrics whereas fibers extracted from plant pulps…
World Textile Awards, application deadline till January ’16
Organisers of the World Textile Awards, sponsored by The Textile Institute, Manchester, have extended the final deadline for entries to January 31, 2016 driven by demand. The winner will be…
Africa, the next export market for India
India is looking at increasing textile and clothing exports. New markets like Africa are being explored to widen the geographical spread of export market and reduce dependence on the developed…
Indonesia mulls tax cuts to support footwear, textiles
Indonesia is contemplating income tax cuts to support the labor-intensive footwear and textile industry. The proposal is to reduce employees’ income tax by as much as 50 per cent. The…
Vietnam’s textile exports grow steadily
From 2011 to 2015 Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments have maintained steady growth and stability. Total exports in the first nine months of 2015 were up 10 per cent…
Taiwan looks for closer trade ties with Bangladesh
Bangladesh hosted Taiwan Textile Fair from November 23 to 24. The trade show was all about fabrics and accessories. The aim was to provide a unique opportunity for business matchmaking…
Tanzania’s cotton yield expected to fall this year
The agriculture season of 2015-16 is expected to witness a relative fall in cotton production, feels Tanzania Cotton Board (TCB) acting director, Gabriel Mwalo. Reason: lack of quality seeds for…
Pakistan’s cotton production misses market estimates
Traders and analysts expected the current cotton season from August 2015 to July 2016 in Pakistan to produce a record cotton output of nearly 15 million bales (155 kgs). However,…
TPP creates opportunities for US textiles, apparel sector
"An estimated $48 million in duties are levied on US exports of textiles and apparel products in TPP markets including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru,…
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The Great Fabric Bifurcation: Why 2026 is the year of ‘Brut’ authenticity and ‘H…
As part of our definitive annual series, "Wrap Up 2025, Outlook 2026," we examine how the textile and apparel sector... Read more
The Recycling Mandate: Converting textile waste into high-value feedstock for 20…
As we present this feature as part of our year-end series, 'Wrap Up 2025, Outlook 2026', and as the apparel... Read more
From Smart Factory to Smart Business: How AI in 2026 is transforming T&A fac…
The next feature, we present as part of our year-end series, 'Wrap Up 2025, Outlook 2026', as the global textile... Read more
Paperless or Powerless: Regulations as the new 'Digital Non-Tariff Barrier' defi…
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The Circular Yield Why 2026 is the year sustainability paid the dividend
As the global textile industry moves through the final quarter of the year, this feature serves as a cornerstone of... Read more
The Great Decoupling: The global play and regional and country trade outlook
This feature marks the second article in our exclusive series, "Wrap Up 2025 | Outlook 2026," where we dissect the... Read more
The Global Trade Landscape- Sourcing Reset, Resilience, Revolution: Macro driver…
The Great Pull-Forward: A 2025 retrospective The global textile and apparel industry spent much of 2025 in a state of hyper-vigilance.... Read more
Amazon built a $79 bn apparel empire, now it must learn to be a brand
For over a decade, Amazon has reigned over American fashion with a formula built on convenience, scale, and aggressive pricing.... Read more
India’s T&A sector navigates a "Mixed Bag" first half in FY26
The Indian textile and apparel industry is currently weathering a period of complex recalibration. According to the latest Wazir Textile... Read more
Techtextil 2025: Mapping India’s transition to a global hub for value-added tech…
The conclusion of the 10th edition of Techtextil India in Mumbai marks a definitive transition for the country’s textile landscape,... Read more