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 rethinking their supply chain strategies. Nomura’s latest report reveals a telling picture: Asian exporters are absorbing nearly 20 per cent of US tariff costs,... Read more
STAR Network joins hands with Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Act…
An inter-regional alliance of garment producer associations, The Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainability by joining the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, a UN Climate Change initiative. This action highlights the coll... Read more
Recycling at Risk: How virgin polyester growth threatens fashion’s gre…
The global fashion industry is facing a sobering contradiction. Even as some of the world’s largest apparel brands proudly champion their use of recycled polyester, the material’s overall share in global production is shrinking. A new analysis reveals that virgin polyester’s relent... Read more
Beyond the label, RepRisk flags human rights and environmental hazards…
The global apparel and textile industry, long celebrated for its role in democratizing fashion and creating jobs across continents, is under a new spotlight. A report titled ‘Anatomy of Supply Chain Risks’ by Zurich-based ESG data firm RepRisk has laid bare the systemic fragilities woven into ... Read more
Made abroad, worn at home imports are replacing US garment production
The story of America’s clothing industry is one of contrast: booming demand from consumers but shrinking capacity at home to produce what they wear. As globalization deepens its hold on the apparel trade, the US garment sector has steadily ceded ground, both in domestic production and global e... Read more
Uniform GST rate ends duty anomalies, brings relief to textile manufac…
When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to chair the latest GST Council meeting, few expected the sweeping changes that would follow. Yet, what emerged was a long-awaited relief package for India’s fashion and textile industry, an industry that employs nearly 45 million people and contributes ab... Read more
Renewables, recycling, and resilience, fashion’s blueprint for Net Zer…
The mid-2025 stage is important. As the world inches toward 2030, the fashion industry finds itself at a crossroads between regretful delays and transformative potential. The Apparel Impact Institute’s (Aii) latest report, ‘Taking Stock of Progress Against the Roadmap to Net Zero (2025)&... Read more
Global apparel trade and retail show mixed but resilient outlook in Au…
The global apparel trade is showing a patchwork of resilience and volatility as the latest data from the Wazir Advisor’s ‘Global Apparel Trade & Retail Update Report for August 2025’. It highlights that while consumer demand remains robust in key markets, supply-side dynamics c... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai Autumn Edition kicks off with focus on innovatio…
Global textile and apparel industry's most anticipated event, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2025 officially opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. To run until September 4, 2025, the three-day trade fair serves as dynamic hub for innovation, a baromet... Read more
South Asia’s textile crossroads, India struggles, rivals rise amid US …
The global trade stage has seen a reset this August with escalating US tariffs, creating a high-stakes, three-way competition for South Asia's textile and apparel powerhouses. The US, citing a ‘reciprocal’ trade policy, has imposed varying and punitive tariffs that have upended long-standing exp... Read more
Yarn Expo Autumn 2025 to be the ‘Most Comprehensive Edition Yet’
Asia’s premier platform for the yarn and fiber industry, Yarn Expo Autumn will commence on September 2, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With nearly 580 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, this year’s event is being hailed as the ‘most compr... Read more
Made in America? Tariffs fail to spark a comeback in US apparel
The American fashion industry finds itself at a crossroads. What began as an attempt to ‘reshore’ production through punitive tariffs has instead reshaped the global sourcing map in ways Washington may not have anticipated. A new report reveals a stark paradox at the heart of the America... Read more
Cinte Techtextil China: Connecting Global Markets with Leading Innovat…
Cinte Techtextil China is set to be a dynamic industry event in Shanghai, poised to bridge the gap between Asian and Western markets. To be held from September 3-5, the fair will showcase a full spectrum of technical textiles and nonwovens across 12 application areas. A major highlight this year is the de... Read more
Cotton at a Crossroads: Geopolitics, trade shifts, and the global bala…
The global cotton market in 2025 is passing through a period of shifting trade relationships, geopolitical tensions, and the rising urgency for supply chain resilience. The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) report, particularly for May 2025 and Cotton Market Report June 2024, reveal how these... Read more
German textile and fashion industry grapples with persistent economic …
The German textile and fashion industry continues to pass through a challenging economic situation. An anticipated recovery remains elusive amidst falling turnover and strained operations as per recent data from the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) and statements from the Gesamtverband d... Read more
The great retail shift in the US, private labels emerge as new brand l…
Once a humble alternative for budget-conscious shoppers, private labels often called store brands have stealthily evolved into a commanding force in the American retail market. The days when they were dismissed as lower-quality knock-offs are gone. Today, private labels are a shopper’s savvy c... Read more
Indian textile sector braces for increased Chinese imports amid diplom…
Following high-level diplomatic engagements between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a new chapter appears to be opening in the India-China trade relationship. While a basic summary of the meeting points to a renewed focus on dialogue to ease border tensio... Read more
The stretch revolution, spandex redefining fabric weight and cost
The addition of spandex yarn in the textile industry has changed the sector in many ways. While traditional metrics like yarn count (NE) and GSM (grams per square meter) have long dictated fabric quality and feel, the inclusion of spandex is adding a new layer of complexity, impacting not just a fab... Read more
Weaving Relief: India's cotton duty suspension a lifeline for textile …
In a move that has sent a wave of optimism through its embattled textile sector, the Indian government has temporarily suspended the 11% import duty on cotton, effective from August 19 to September 30, 2025. This decision, a direct response to a long-standing demand from industry bodies, is seen as ... Read more
Eurecat x Canmartex to develop predictive quality control systems for knitwear t…
Aracne's system uses photonics, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to predict potential manufacturing defects before the fabric is made. This ... Read more
Growing demand from domestic, foreign players boosts India’s textile machinery b…
Heralding a textile revolution in India, the textile machinery industry is transforming from labor-intensive to a more modern and automated manufacturing ... Read more
Innovation key highlight at ITMA 2023
ITMA has announced it will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan.... Read more
Santoni launches new XT intarsia machine
Leading Italian circular knitting machine builder SantoniSpA has launched its new unique XT intarsia machine that combines all of the knitting possibiliti... Read more
Gartex Texprocess to be launched as a hybrid event
In conjunction with MEX Exhibition, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India will hold Gartex Texprocess India as a hybrid event. The event will scheduled alongs... Read more
Kenya faces major threat as AGOA set to expire this September
Kenya faces a major threat with the expiry of AGOA this September, and buyers t... Read more
Techtextil, Texprocess to offer an integrated event for technical textiles
From April 21–24, 2026, the Techtextil and Texprocess trade fairs will be... Read more
India eyes $250 billion domestic textile market by 2030
Currently valued at $179 billion with exports of $37.75 billion, India’s ... Read more
Revenues from home textile industry to decline by 5-10% this fiscal: Crisil…
Revenues from India's home textile industry are likely to decline by 5–10 per c... Read more
KM Subramanian re-elected as President, Tiruppur Exporters’ Association
KCM Srinivasan, North District President Tiruppur and other officials congratulated K... Read more
Textile waste management system in Europe under severe pressure: BCG Report
Europe's system for managing textile waste is under severe pressure, says a new repor... Read more
VITAS raises 2025 exports target for textiles, garments, and yarns to $47 b…
Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) has raised its 2025 export target for... Read more
T&A companies should focus on innovation to boost export goals: Ashwin …
India’s textile and apparel (T&A) companies need to focus on innovation to ... Read more
Telangana to introduce new textile policy soon: D Shridhar Babu, IT and Ind…
Telangana plans to soon introduce a new textile policy, says D Sridhar Babu, IT and I... Read more
Tonello sets new standards in garment processing with The Laser 2.0 Machine
A global leader in garment finishing solutions, Tonello has launched a breakthr... Read more
Monforts to launch new VertiDry at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025
At the upcoming ITMA Asia + CITME textile machinery exhibition in Singapore thi... Read more
Global Sourcing Expo 2025 to attract over 5,000 visitors
Melbourne will become a global trade hub as the Global Sourcing Expo returns to... Read more
European Parliament to approve updated EU legislation to reduce textile was…
The European Parliament is expected to soon approve the updated EU waste legisl... Read more
Seventy VDMA member companies to participate in ITMA ASIA +CITME in Singapo…
In a strong showing of support, around 70 VDMA member companies will participat... Read more
ReHubs’ new strategy to break deadlock being faced by Europe’s T&A indu…
A new strategy from ReHubs aims to break the deadlock that the Europe's textile... Read more
NCC hails new MAHA Commission report
In a recent statement, the US cotton industry praised the new report from the M... Read more
Nova-Institute to organize Renewable Materials Conference in Germany and on…
The nova-Institute is organizing the Renewable Materials Conference from Septem... Read more
Centrestage closes 10th anniversary edition with record-breaking success
Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by t... Read more
London Textile Fair attracts over 320 exhibitors and 3,587 visitors
Held from September 2-3, 2025 at the Business Design Centre, the London Textile... Read more
Luxury without limits, now resale rewriting status and scarcity
For more than a century, luxury brands have thrived on a singular philosophy: exclusi... Read more
Texhibition Istanbul emerges as a central hub for global textile industry
Scheduled to be held from September 10-12, 2025 in Istanbul, the 8th annual Texhibiti... Read more
BTMA companies to showcase innovative technologies at ITMA ASIA + CITME 202…
At the upcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in Singapore, a delegation of 20 B... Read more
AEPC, Tiruppur knitwear exporters applaud latest GST reforms
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and Tiruppur knitwear exporters hav... Read more
Tamil Nadu signs new textile MoUs in UK
As part of the ‘TN Rising Europe’ investment delegation, MK Stalin,... Read more
BPC Instruments diversifies into textiles for accurate material biodegradab…
Pioneering Swedish technology company, BPC Instruments is diversifying its busi... Read more
Smartex achieves new milestones in waste reduction and efficient production
A leader in AI-powered textile technology, Smartex has achieved significant mil... Read more
Rieter to showcase solutions for fully automated spinning mills at ITMA ASI…
Rieter will showcase latest products and solutions aimed at creating fully auto... Read more
PolyU researchers develop new method to measure soft tissue deformation
Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a gr... Read more
Lenzing appoints Milena Loveva as new Vice President
A global leader in the production of regenerated cellulose fibers, Lenzing AG h... Read more