A Punishing Paradox: Is Made in America unravelling the US textile ind…
The Make America Great Again (MAGA) is initiative aimed at breathing new life into US manufacturing, but its impact on the textile and apparel sector has created a stark paradox. While the industry is innovating and shifting towards high-tech production, the very trade policies intended to protect it are ... Read more
India's Textile Sector Sews Up Global Trade Alliances in Singapore: Fo…
The future of India’s textile and textile machinery sector is poised for exponential growth, driven by strategic international collaborations, notably the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). This was the consensus at a high-profi... Read more
QCO rollback and export boost, the two-step formula powering India’s t…
November 12, 2025, could go down as a watershed date in India’s textile history. In a single day, the government announced two transformative measures, a decisive rollback of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on key man-made fibre (MMF) inputs and the approval of a massive Rs 45,060 crore export promoti... Read more
Cotton's Comeback: Brazil's blueprint for a natural fiber renaissance
The global textile industry operates on an assumption: natural fibers are nearing their ceiling of growth, with future demand almost exclusively reserved for synthetic and artificial alternatives. This narrative of stagnation was directly challenged by Marcelo Duarte Monteiro, representing the Brazilian C... Read more
Fashion’s new equation, profits meet planetary limits at Lisbon’s Text…
The Textile Exchange Conference 2025, held under the theme ‘Shifting Landscapes’, marked more than another industry meet-up; it was a defining moment for global fashion’s sustainability movement. Over five days from October 13 to 17, over 1,200 leaders from regenerative farmers to ... Read more
India Scraps QCOs on Polyester, Polyester Fibre: A level playing field…
In a major policy reversal, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, through a notification in the Gazette of India dated November 12, 2025, has immediately rescinded multiple Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering the entire polyester value chain, from raw materials to various types of yarn. The resciss... Read more
Bharat Tex 2026: A premier event for the global textiles and apparel i…
A key consortium of leading Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations, the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) is set to host the third edition of India’s premier global textiles and apparel event, Bharat Tex. The upcoming event is scheduled to run from July 14 to 17, 2026, at the Bh... Read more
Global Sourcing Expo: Offering an unparalleled access to international…
The highly anticipated Global Sourcing Expo is set to return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center from November 18, through November 20, 2026. This pivotal event brings together hundreds of leading manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals from across the globe, firmly establ... Read more
Blueprint 2030: India’s textile industry charts a $100 bn export missi…
When India’s Ministry of Textiles unveiled its four-point action plan recently, it wasn’t just another policy announcement it was a blueprint for an industry at a crossroads. With textile and apparel exports stagnating at $37.7 billion in FY2024-25, the government’s ambition to nearly tr... Read more
Cheaper Indian yarn threatens Bangladesh’s textile backbone
Bangladesh's yarn and textile manufacturing sector is facing a severe crisis, primarily due to a price gap between locally produced and cheaper imported yarn, particularly from India. This has led to a major slump in domestic sales and is threatening the existence of local textile mills, despite good dome... Read more
H&M Foundation and Accenture warn incremental change can’t save fa…
A new report from the H&M Foundation and Accenture reveals that the fashion industry has reached a critical inflection point, warning that incremental innovation alone is insufficient to meet climate targets. Instead, the ‘From Signals to Systems Change’ report advocates for a radical reim... Read more
A Stitch in Time: How circular fashion is moving from niche to the nor…
Once considered a fringe movement, circular fashion is rapidly becoming a mainstream business reality. The linear model of ‘take, make, dispose’ that has long dominated the apparel industry is no longer sustainable, as evidenced by the staggering statistic that global garment production ... Read more
EURATEX Director General pitches "New Business Model" at tex…
The global textile and apparel value chain is at a critical juncture, requiring a fundamental shift in its operating philosophy. This was the core message delivered by Dirk Vantyghem, Director General of the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX), during his presentation at the recent joint ... Read more
From Runway to Atmosphere: When clothes begin to clean the air
At Paris Fashion Week, Stella McCartney once again blurred the line between fashion and science. Her latest innovation, denim that actively purifies the air marks a radical evolution in the sustainability narrative. In partnership with the material technology company Pure.tech, McCartney unveiled garments... Read more
Margins, Machines, and Misunderstandings: Inside the global garment sh…
The global garment industry, long a symbol of globalization’s success and excess is entering an age of disruption. Traditional business models are being upended by changing consumer behavior, supply chain shocks, and technological transformation. Yet according to renowned apparel strategist Da... Read more
New markets, new factories, India’s apparel industry looks to Africa
In the quiet industrial corridors of Ethiopia’s Hawassa Industrial Park, rows of sewing machines with local workers assemble garments destined for global retail shelves, many of them carrying ‘Made in Ethiopia’ tags, but backed by Indian capital, expertise, and supply chains. This scene ... Read more
From Imports to Innovation: India’s bid to lead the carbon fibre econo…
A new report highlights the global carbon fibre and yarn market growing and how. The report by Thryve Research projects the market will be worth $4.7 billion by 2033. The market, was at $2.5 billion in 2024, and is set to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.5 per cent from 2026 to 2033. This... Read more
ITMF Annual Conference & Annual Convention: Addressing industry ch…
This year, the ITMF Annual Conference & Annual Convention will be held from October 24-25, 2025 at Yogyakarta. Co-hosted by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF), this edition will be the 40th IAF World Fashion Convention ... Read more
China’s Carbon Ambition: From industrial giant to climate market leade…
When Beijing announced plans to enter the international carbon markets this October, the message was unmistakable: China no longer intends to simply follow global climate rules, it aims to write them. The move, revealed in the ‘Progress Report of China’s National Carbon Market (2025)’ by... 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
Dubai's textile fair weaves sSustainability into global sourcing
The International Apparel & Textile Fair (IATF) returns to Dubai for its 20... Read more
"Made in Italy" exports hit turbulence as sales drop 2.5%
The bedrock of Italian fashion and craftsmanship is showing cracks, as exports of tex... Read more
India's $2.92 bn export surge drives focus on performance, policy at Techte…
In line with its momentum to establish itself as a global textile manufacturing p... Read more
Italian textile machinery orders decline by 16 % in Q3, FY25
The Italian textile machinery sector experienced a significant slowdown in Q3, ... Read more
PGIL PAT rises by 17.0% to Rs 138 crore in H1, FY26
In H1, FY26, India’s largest listed garment exporters, Pearl Global Indus... Read more
Global linen viscose market to grow to $38.84 billion by 2033
Valued at $14.12 billion in 2024, the global linen viscose market is expected t... Read more
The Lycra Company opens largest spandex production facility in China
A global leader in innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the apparel a... Read more
TT Ltd announces new initiatives to diversify operations
As per discussions at the Board Meeting held on November 5, 2025, one of India&... Read more
Arvind Ltd registers 70% Y-o-Y growth in net profit during Q2, FY26
Arvind Limited registered a strong 70 per cent Y-o-Y growth in net profit durin... Read more
APTEXPO 2025 to showcase circularity solutions from over 100 exhibitors
Scheduled in Singapore from November 19-21, 2025, The Asia-Pacific Textile and ... Read more
Arvind Ltd records positive revenue growth in Q2, FY26
Arvind Ltd’s performance in Q2, FY26 ended September 2025 showed positive... Read more
Mango partners TextileGenesis for end-to-end traceability in textile materi…
Mango has partnered with TextileGenesis to achieve end-to-end traceability for ... Read more
Grasim Industries achieves highest revenue in Q2, FY26
Grasim Industries’ achieved its highest ever revenues of Rs 9,610 crore, ... Read more
Hyosung TNC, Lenzing collaborate on a sustainable yoga fabric collection
World’s largest manufacturer of spandex, Hyosung TNC and a leading global... Read more
Getzner Textil revolutionizes technical apparel with the launch of getzspac…
A global leader in high-performance technical textiles, Getzner Textil AG has a... Read more
Vedas Exports eyes 12 outlets in India by 2026-end
Known for its heritage-inspired designs, home décor brand Vedas Exports ... Read more
INTA delegation focuses on textile circularity in discussions with Panipat …
In discussions with India’s largest hub for recycled textiles and circula... Read more
CTGE 2026 to be held on March 18, 2026
The 5th China Chaoshan International Textile and Garment Exhibition (CTGE 2026)... Read more
Cotton production in India to reach 25 million 480 –Ib bales across 11.4 mi…
Cotton production in India is forecast to reach 25 million 480-lb bales, cultiv... Read more
Global cotton prices decline in October amid soft demand
Marked by a decline in key international benchmarks, global cotton prices eased... Read more
OVS partners with Cotton made in Africa to boost transparency and traceabil…
One of Italy’s premier textile and fashion companies, OVS has officially ... Read more
ITMF elects new Board Members at Annual Conference & IAF World Fashion …
During its Annual Conference & IAF World Fashion Convention 2025, held on O... Read more
Eastman Naia ‘Dark Green Shirt rating in Canopy’s Hot Button Report
Eastman Naia has secured its fourth consecutive ‘Dark Green Shirt’ ... Read more
Global textile waste recycling market to grow at 4.8% CAGR till 2035
Valued at $ 5.2 billion in 2025, the global textile waste recycling market is e... Read more
Archroma wins 2025 ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award
A global leader in specialty chemicals, Archroma has been honored with the Inte... Read more
IAF appoints Stefano Festa Marzotto as new President
The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has appointed Stefano Festa Marzotto... Read more
EU proposes measures for EUDR implementation
The European Commission has proposed targeted measures and simplifications for ... Read more
Tamil Nadu garment exports plunge by 8%
Garment exports from Tamil Nadu have reportedly plunged by around 8 per cent, d... Read more
EDANA urges for clarity and consistency on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUD…
International association representing the nonwovens and related industries, ED... Read more