AI helps transform business, insufficient knowledge hampers growth
E-commerce platforms enabled with Artificial Intelligence (AI) are changing the business model of many brands. However, Sudhir Kadam, Venture Partner of FYDA Growth Partners believes there’s still a lot to achieve. While moderating the keynote panel ‘AI in Retail/E-commerce’ at the 7th Annual Big Data... Read more
ITSA-The most trusted platform for industry leaders celebrates 25 year…
"The recently concluded Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics marked the 25th year of the launch of this trading platform. With 89,662 visitors from over 120 countries and regions, the exhibition proved to be an ideal platform for them to meet global partners. “Exhibitors use this platform to un... Read more
With its unparalleled products on display, Yarn Expo paves the way for…
"With a record-breaking 543 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, Yarn Expo Autumn 2019 offered an unparalleled range of quality and product diversity. Held from September 25-27, 2019 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, the expo showcased an array of fancy, specialty and regenerated yarns,... Read more
China’s textile industry gears up for a structural transformation
"Official statistics released by the China Customs reveal the textile manufacturing sector is going through an intense transformation. Few years ago, many garment factories in China refused to manufacture less than 1,000 pieces of clothing on a single model. These factories also calculated their profit margins based on... Read more
Home textiles takes to sustainability with recycling, product certific…
"For decades the home textiles business focused on launching a wide range of products. These included everything from bed sheets and comforters to towels. But recently, the industry has started to curtail its product excess as it is finally discovering that less is often more. This was particularly evident at this year... Read more
Texworld Paris asserts its dominance as an undisputed industry leader
"With 1014 exhibitors from 25 countries, Texworld Paris once again asserted their dominance as undisputed leaders of sourcing for fabrics, components, trimmings and materials for the clothing industry. Spread across three halls in September, these remarkable events for anyone involved in creating fashion proved to be a... Read more
Hemp to help revive American interest in fashion
"Though a Bureau of Economic Analysis NIPA table notes Americans spent $391.5 billion on their clothing and footwear in 2018, their share of disposable income on these items declined from 3.8 per cent in 2007 to 3.0 per cent in 2019. Even more alarming is the fact that their global share of expenditure on fashion was o... Read more
15th Interferliere Shanghai welcomes exhilarating number of visitors
"The 15th edition of Interfilière Shanghai, which concluded on Sept. 27th, 2019, welcomed an exhilarating record numbers of visitors. The 2-day trade fair also welcomed 150 exhibitors, representing 15 countries and regions, with wider range of offerings from fibers, fabrics, lace, accessories, embroidery, OEM &a... Read more
Maroc in Mode Sourcing to offer a complete overview of the Morrocon te…
"The upcoming Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing, to be held from October 17-18, 2019 in Marrakech, will offer international buyers and retailers a complete overview of the Moroccan textile and clothing industry by focusing on varied topics ranging from fast fashion to sustainable production." The upcoming Maroc i... Read more
Volatile market, unstable prices compel Chinese weavers to wait and wa…
Even though the September-October period is known as the peak season for sale of rayon grey fabric in China, the market did not perform as well as expected. Production in weaving mills of Gaomi, Nantong and Shijazhuang surpassed sales leading to a lot of unsold inventory. Fabric mills in Shandong, Hebei, Shaanxi and Zh... Read more
US-China trade war saps world economy, affects livelihoods globally
"The US-China trade war is threatening the health of global economy as world trade is deteriorating rapidly. During the current year, trade is expected to expand by only 1.2 per cent, its weakest growth since 2009. The WTO has warned that intensifying trade conflicts may pose a direct threat to jobs and livelihoods, be... Read more
International Sourcing Expo to weave new path for jute lifestyle produ…
"This year, the International Sourcing Expo Australia will welcome the Jute Product Development and Export Promotion Council (JPDEPC) and around 10 of their member organisations who will showcase the benefits of jute to the Australian market. The expo, co-located with Footwear and Leather Show Australia and China Cloth... Read more
C.L.A.S.S. partners with ROICA and Varvaressos at Filo
"C.L.A.S.S. partnered ROICA and Varvaressos at Filo-the international fair dedicated to yarn held in Milan from September 25- 26, 2019. The ROICA EF– GRS (Global Recycled Standard ) yarn is made with 58 per cent f pre-consumer recycled content. GRS guarantees its sustainable mission with a certification by the in... Read more
Colorjet showcases new collection at NYFW 2019
"ColorJet India, India’s biggest manufacturer of digital inkjet textile printers in association with Niti Singhal, a renowned fashion designer from the house of ‘Twee in One’, showcased their collection at Flying Solo at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2019. NYFW was held from September 6-11, 2019.... Read more
Product and service innovations to help US mitigate trade war effects
"The past one and half year has been like a roller-coaster ride for the US textile market. During this period, the market witnessed several ups and downs mainly on account of the Sino-US trade war. Stakeholders Exhibitors at the recent edition of New York Show, wished this war to end quickly and the Sino-US economic an... Read more
Sustainability and innovations rule Premiere Vision Paris F/W 2020-21
"Held from September 17-19, 2019, latest edition of Premiere Vision in Paris showcased innovations for F/W 2020-21. Well-attended by top international buyers and insiders, the show held a number of meetings and networking activities. Focusing on sustainability, the fair displayed several new age materials and products ... Read more
Pakistan needs to evaluate policies while vying for top slot in global…
"The war for the best apparel maker crown is getting hotter with Pakistan joining the race alongside Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Bangladesh. However, as the country aspires to reach the top, it first needs to check the availability of a suitable product category, materials required, labor cost and skill, workers’ r... Read more
Indian apparel exports to stabilise in FY20 despite odds
"Credit rating agency ICRA’s latest research suggests, Indian apparel exports will continue to grow for the rest of the year, however the pace of growth will slow down as multiple challenges looming on the horizon, are a challenge for exporters to meet targets. Reviving after two consecutive years of decline... Read more
Yarn Expo Autumn 2019 to offer solutions for all sourcing needs
"To be held from September 25-27, 2019, Yarn Expo Autumn 2019 will offer yarn and fiber solutions for every sourcing need – with eco-friendly, functional and fashionable options and a new display area for fancy yarn. To be held over 26,000 sq m at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, the exh... Read more
Trade war, overproduction to impact cotton prices in 2019-20
"September 2019 report of Cotton Inc states the ongoing trade dispute between the US and China is likely to directly impact cotton prices as the tariffs imposed by China on the US cotton has led to a significant fall in the country’s exports. If China further persists in implementing the latest round of announced... Read more
Brands design futuristic apparels with innovative materials
"Old sci-fi fiction which portrayed leading characters in futuristic apparels have widened the imaginative realms of filmmakers by transforming traditional fabrics such as cotton or contemporary synthetic fibers with their "future-y" designs. And recent advances by new designers make the future of this clothing look mu... Read more
CITI calls for a uniform GST on all MMF products
"According to Jain, the implementation of GST has led to an increase in import of all MMF products. Particularly, the imports of MMF yarn and apparels have increased by 83 per cent and 84 per cent respectively. The main reason for this increase is the removal of CVD post GST, which made imports cheaper by over 12 per c... Read more
Denim brands adopt sustainability with eco-friendly materials and acce…
"The centerpiece of fast fashion industry ‘denim’ is also one of the most polluting and water intensive fabrics. The fabric requires copious amounts of water across its production three processes that include growing of the cotton, dyeing and finishing the material, and finally texturising the product. This... Read more
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Lenzing upgrades Refibra technology
Lenzing Group recently upgraded its Refibra technology with 30 per cent more usage of recycled raw material to further drive circular economy in the textile segment. This... Read more
ITSA-The most trusted platform for industry leaders celebrates 25 years
"The recently concluded Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics marked the 25th year of the launch of this trading platform. With 89,662 visitors from ove... Read more
Image Magic installs two Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro Systems
Tokyo-based Image Magic has expanded its longstanding digital direct-to-garment capabilities by installing two Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro systems. The move supplements Ima... Read more
Saurer to showcase Autoairo at CIIE
Saurer will present its new air-spinning machine Autoairo at CIIE that will be held from November 05-10, 2019. The Autoairo features autonomous spinning positions with i... Read more
Jeanologia to develop a new training model
Jeanologia is collaborating with international universities and bodies to develop a more efficient, sustainable and transparent textile industry by supporting a new train... Read more
Welspun Q2 profit up 66 per cent
Indian home textile major Welspun’s second quarter net profit jumped 66.5 per cent. The c... Read more
Indian textile units ask for liquidity support
Indian textile units have asked for liquidity support and a one or two year moratorium. Other i... Read more
Bangladesh reduces source tax on exports to boost garment sector
Bangladesh has reduced the source tax on export proceeds for all sectors from 1.0 per cent to 0... Read more
Tinctorium creates toxic-free indigo
Tinctorium has created a proprietary bio-synthesized dye solution that can eliminate the need f... Read more
Cone Denim uses new CiCLO fibers in new collection
Cone Denim has used Intrinsic Advanced Materials’ CiCLO technology in its newest collecti... Read more
Fabric fair Hanoi Tex on in Vietnam
Hanoi Tex is on in Vietnam, October 23 to 25, 2019. This is a fabric and garment accessories ex... Read more
Asahi Songwon and Tennants Textile to set up pigment plant in Gujarat
Asahi Songwon Colors will set up a greenfield factory in a joint venture with Tennants Textile ... Read more
India’s T&A exports decline by 13% in August 2019
According to the recent analysis by CITI, India’s exports of textiles and apparels during... Read more
India to ease debt repayment for textiles makers
India may extend the two-year moratorium for debt repayments by textile units. While steps have... Read more
Mexico apparel exports decline 9.9 per cent in 10 years
Latest World Trade Organisation (WTO) data indictes, clothing exports from Mexico declined by 9... Read more
Chinese FDI in Vietnam up 60 per cent
China’s direct investment in Vietnam has surged more than 60 per cent this year. Increasi... Read more
China to remain world’s largest apparel supplier
As per global analytical firm GlobalData, though the on-going US-China trade war highlights the... Read more
China exports sweatshop garments to the US
Products made by the forced labor of Chinese Muslims detained in camps in the Xinjiang region c... Read more
Birla Cellulose produces viscose from waste
Birla Cellulose has produced viscose fiber using pre-consumer cotton fabric waste. The innovati... Read more
APTMA seeks elimination of change in tax refund mechanism
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) in its letter to Razzak Dawood, Adviser to Prime... Read more
Asia to dominate Kingpins Amsterdam
Kingpins Amsterdam will be held October 23 to 24, 2019. More than 50 exhibitors are expected to... Read more
Turkey textile exports down five per cent
Turkey’s textile exports decreased 5.5 per cent in the first three quarters of 2019. The ... Read more
Taiwan sets textile standards
Taiwan’s textile industry is a major provider of functional fabrics for outdoor and sport... Read more
India cotton yarn exports fall 36 per cent
India's cotton yarn exports have been hit in the past few months. High prices have made the pro... Read more
Cotton production in India up 15 per cent
Cotton production in India is expected to be 15 per cent over that of 2018-19. This will be the... Read more
Sustainable processes acquire urgency says report
Environmental-friendly sourcing is a priority across the apparel space, says McKinsey. Reflecti... Read more
India’s cotton imports rise sharply
India’s cotton imports have jumped sharply. The high minimum support price is holding dom... Read more
Mali to increase cotton ouput
Major African cotton producer Mali expects to increase its output to 1 million tonne annually w... Read more
China hosts belt and road forum
A belt and road forum was held in China, September 29, 2019. More than 200 people from over 20... Read more
Lenzing upgrades Refibra technology
Lenzing Group recently upgraded its Refibra technology with 30 per cent more usage of recycled ... Read more
Image Magic installs two Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro Systems
Tokyo-based Image Magic has expanded its longstanding digital direct-to-garment capabilities by... Read more
FashionatingWorld receives Media Award at Intertextile
FashionatingWorld, the leading global network of webplatforms, steered by DFU Publications, was... Read more
Saurer to showcase Autoairo at CIIE
Saurer will present its new air-spinning machine Autoairo at CIIE that will be held from Novemb... Read more
Jeanologia to develop a new training model
Jeanologia is collaborating with international universities and bodies to develop a more effici... Read more
Myanmar to set up textile-garment zones in Yangon, Mandalay
The Ministry of Industry of Mynamar plans to set up special zones for textiles and garments in ... Read more
Gildan invests in yarn spinning
Gildan Yarns, based in the US, is investing in a new yarn spinning facility. This will be the ... Read more
Coloreel to introduce revolutionary thread coloring unit at US Show
Coloreel will introduce the innovative Coloreel unit at the show Printing United in Dallas, 23-... Read more
Global yarn production increases by 17%
Global yarn production increased by 17 per cent between the final quarter of 2018 and the first... Read more
Birla Cellulose develops viscose fiber with pre-consumer cotton waste
Birla Cellulose, one of the global leaders in Man Made Cellulose Fiber (MMCF), has achieved a b... Read more
Lenzing aims at being carbon neutral
Lenzing plans to drastically reduce its CO2 footprint and become entirely carbon neutral by 205... Read more
Bangladesh to finalise list of products for duty free access to Indonesia
Under the proposed Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), the Bangladesh government will finalise ... Read more
FADW combines fashion with business
Flickstree Asian Designer Week (FADW) was held in Delhi NCR, October 4 to 6, 2019. The event c... Read more