China Weaponizes Subsidies: A strategic play for textile dominance ami…
Despite the narrative of a global apparel pivot away from China, the reality on the ground paints a different picture. Far from retreating, China is strategically leveraging a sophisticated web of state support to maintain and even enhance its formidable position in the global textile and apparel industry... Read more
Shift in fashion's value proposition, can speed and sustainability coe…
Expanding on the recent LinkedIn post by Lubomila Jordanova, CEO & Founder of Plan A and Co-Founder of Greentech Alliance, the fashion industry is grappling with the implications of ultra-fast fashion exemplified by companies like Shein. Jordanova's observation that Shein launched 1.3 million ne... Read more
Gartex Texprocess India 2025 kicks off in Mumbai with global focus
The 2025 Mumbai edition of Gartex Texprocess India opened its doors at the Jio World Convention Centre on May 22, bringing together over 125 exhibitors from India, China, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. With a sharp focus on textile and garment manufacturing machinery, innovative fabrics... Read more
Source Fashion to showcase global ethical sourcing solutions in July 2…
Source Fashion, the UK’s leading responsible sourcing show, is set to return from 8-10 July 2025 at The Grand Hall, Olympia London, bringing together an impressive international roster of audited manufacturers and suppliers. With participants from over 25 countries including Turkey, Portugal, ... Read more
CHIC September 2025 to return in Shanghai with ‘Fashion Picnic’ theme
China’s leading fashion trade event, CHIC 2025 (September), will return to the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from September 2 to 4. Positioned as the most significant platform for the country’s apparel industry, the fair will once again unite over 800 fashion comp... Read more
US consumer confidence dips amidst economic uncertainty
In April 2025, the US consumer sentiment recorded a shift as confidence levels dipped, indicating potential headwinds for the economy. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index revealed a sharp 7.9-point drop to 86.0 (1985=100), reflecting growing concerns about the future. This decline, largel... Read more
India-Bangladesh Trade in Turmoil: Retaliatory measures threaten regio…
The burgeoning trade relationship between India and Bangladesh has hit a turbulent patch, marked by a series of retaliatory trade restrictions that threaten to disrupt established supply chains, inflate costs, and potentially undermine regional economic integration. Following Bangladesh's imposition of curb... Read more
Peeling Back the Fabric: Glimpact study gives true ecological threads …
A groundbreaking new study by Glimpact, has pulled back the curtain on the often-obscured environmental footprint of the apparel industry, revealing a detailed assessment of the ecological costs associated with some leading fashion brands like, Patagonia, Reformation, H&M, Ralph Lauren, and Alo ... Read more
Embracing Innovation: The rise of sustainable fibers in a changing wor…
The quest for sustainable and high-performance alternatives to traditional resources has sparked a revolution in fiber use. According to the Material Innovation Initiative (MII), while alternative leathers have gained traction, the broader realm of alternative fibers remains vastly untapped, holding... Read more
Garment Tech Istanbul to showcase cutting-edge apparel technology and …
A global hub for apparel innovation Istanbul will welcome leading global players in garment, embroidery, and textile machinery from June 25 to 28 as it hosts the Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM). This major industry event will bring together top names from the garm... Read more
From discarded threads to global trends, Panipat's recycled yarn revol…
Panipat, a city synonymous with textiles, is rapidly evolving from a traditional weaving hub to a powerhouse of sustainable yarn and fibre production. While the world grapples with escalating textile waste, this Indian city is pioneering solutions, transforming discarded fabrics into valuable resour... Read more
Bangladesh emerges strong in global RMG exports as China's loses groun…
Bangladesh is rapidly strengthening its position as a major player in the global apparel export market, capitalizing on a shift in dynamics within the EU and the US, the world's two largest economic blocs. Recent data reveals an increase in Bangladesh's apparel exports to these major markets, largel... Read more
Blossom Premiere Vision returns in June to support luxury fashion's sh…
As the global luxury goods market grapples with a prolonged slowdown, an industry once resilient to crises is now undergoing a major transformation. In response, Blossom Premiere Vision (Blossom PV) the exclusive event for luxury and premium pre-collections is adapting to the moment by repositioning... Read more
Monforts technologies power sustainability showcase at Kingpins Amster…
Denim mills using Monforts systems dominate eco-focused fabric displays At the recent Kingpins Amsterdam exhibition held on April 16-17 at the Sugar Factory, Monforts customers took centre stage with their advanced, sustainable denim offerings. Eight of the ten fabrics highlighted in the 2025 Most ... Read more
A stitch in time, fashion's 1% solution to a carbon crisis
The fashion industry, built on trends and textiles, is facing a stark reality: its environmental footprint is unsustainable. Hidden deep within its complex supply chains, specifically in the often-overlooked Tier II suppliers lies a significant source of carbon emissions. However, a recent McKinsey ... Read more
Threadbare Foundations: Bangladesh’s RMG boom hangs by Indian yarns
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry is a global juggernaut. Second only to China in apparel exports, the sector is the pride of its economy—driving growth, creating millions of jobs, and contributes 80 per cent of export earnings. But beneath the glittering surface lies a brit... Read more
Where do donated clothes go? Report debunks landfill myth, highlights …
Forget the image of mountains of discarded clothing polluting landfills. A new white paper by Bank & Vogue Ltd/Ltée reveals the vast majority of secondhand textiles find new life through a complex global network of reuse, resale, and recycling. The report, ‘Beyond the Landfill Myth: Mappi... Read more
India-UK FTA: New opportunities beckon Indian fashion retailers and br…
The just concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, a culmination of over three years of negotiations, will significantly impact India's fashion and apparel market. While it aims to boost trade and strengthen strategic partnership between the two, its implications for domestic co... Read more
ESG backlash and the future of sustainability in textiles, apparel, an…
Julia Vol’s LinkedIn post, echoing the Financial Times headline ‘ESG fund outflow hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows’, strikes a raw nerve in the discourse surrounding sustainable investing. Her assertion in the article that ESG, in its current form, has faltered in... 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
Pakistan’s textile exports rise 8.41% to $14,834.390 million from July-Apri…
Pakistan’s textile exports rose by 8.41 per cent to $14,834.390 million d... Read more
CAI downgrades domestic production estimates for 2024-25 to 29.13 million b…
Reduced output in Maharashtra has led to the Cotton Association of India (CAI) ... Read more
Whitehouse, Graham introduce bipartisan bill to end De Minimis trade loopho…
US Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) have introduced... Read more
YKK Japan to use only low-carbon aluminum for zippers in sustainability pus…
YKK Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, has announced a major sust... Read more
Jeanologia showcases laser-crafted sustainable denim at Kingpins China 2025…
Jeanologia, the Spanish pioneer in sustainable textile finishing, is taking centre st... Read more
Truecycled yarn powers Lotus interiors with recycled innovation
Lotus has become the first automotive brand to use high-quality recycled yarn in its ... Read more
Jilin Chemical Fiber expands Next Gen MMCF lines to boost circular innovati…
Jilin Chemical Fiber Co Ltd (JLC) is ramping up production of its Next Generati... Read more
Global Fashion Summit 2025 in Denmark to tackle industry barriers with bold…
The Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025, the premier international f... Read more
BIRD Fashion Fair 2025 to showcase China's womenswear powerhouses in Shenzh…
China National Garment Association (CNGA) will host the BIRD Fashion Fair 2025 ... Read more
Eastman Naia showcases sustainable innovation at Challenge the Fabric 2025 …
Eastman Naia participated as an official Innovation Partner at Challenge the Fa... Read more
Meera Cotton & Synthetic Mills expands garmenting division with a new f…
Meera Cotton & Synthetic Mills is expanding its garmenting division with a ... Read more
Kenyan Government launches new initiative to boost T&A sector
As a part of its broader strategy to revitalize its cotton, textile, and appare... Read more
China’s T&A exports rise by 1.5 % Y-o-Y in April
In April, the United States' imposition of ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on ... Read more
Global Standard reports 5% growth in GOTS-certified facilities
Global Standard, the non-profit body behind the Global Organic Textile Standard... Read more
Scoop London to preview SS26 Cruise collections from global designers in Ju…
Scoop, the UK’s leading contemporary fashion and lifestyle trade show, wi... Read more
Tonello to unveil innovation at Denim PV Milan and Kingpins China, May 21–2…
Italy’s Tonello will make a dual appearance from May 21 to 23 at Denim Pr... Read more
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns from September 15-17 with nearly 1,…
Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Paris, alongside Avantex and Leatherworld, will t... Read more
Unifi launches abrasion-resistant yarn, ‘Fortisyn’ for tactical application…
North Carolina-based Unifi has launched a new abrasion-resistant yarn designed ... Read more
Textile recycler Recover partners Intradeco for a recycled cotton facility …
A specialist in mechanical recycling for cotton and cotton-polyester blends, Re... Read more
Minaxi Textiles reports Rs 0.71 crore net profit in Q4, FY25
Compared to a net loss of Rs 1.65 crore in the same quarter of the previous fis... Read more
India-UK FTA to double apparel & home textile trade by 2027: ICRA
India's trade in apparel and home textiles with the United Kingdom is set to do... Read more
Bangladesh textile entrepreneurs voice concerns about elimination of tax be…
Textile entrepreneurs are voicing concerns over Bangladesh Government’s d... Read more
Pierpaolo Piccioli to lead Balenciaga as Creative Director from July 2025
Kering and Balenciaga have announced the appointment of Pierpaolo Piccioli as t... Read more
European fabrics set to shine at MarediModa Miami during Swim Week
MarediModa Miami, taking place from May 31 to June 2 at the Cabana Show during ... Read more
Autumn Fair 2025 registration opens, promises biggest-ever showcase in UK
Registration is now open for Autumn Fair 2025, the UK’s largest seasonal ... Read more
Archroma to unveil eco-friendly denim innovations at Milan and Vietnam trad…
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is set to showcase its latest... Read more
AEPC, GBCI join hands to boost LEED-certified garment factories in India
In a move aimed at promoting a sustainable built environment across India's app... Read more
Ban on ports-led imports from Bangladesh to boost domestic textile business…
India's ban on imports from Bangladesh through its land ports could generate ov... Read more
Textile makers in Indonesia seek new markets after 32% tariffs on their goo…
Indonesian textile manufacturers are urgently seeking new export markets after ... Read more