EURATEX Decries EP Report's Sustainability-Competitiveness Imbalance
EURATEX, the European Apparel and Textile Confederation, has expressed concerns about the European Parliament's report on the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles. While EURATEX supports the EU Textile Strategy, it argues that the report fails to adequately address the industry's economic challenges and ... Read more
Brands recognize the growing influence of social platforms to boost on…
Social media when used wisely can give a casual and conversational extension to a retail company’s selling promotional campaigns and result in sales. Apparel companies are now using various kinds of social media to create a compelling customer journey according to age group and socioeconomic l... Read more
Increased sales of yoga apparels sculpts the fitness industry
The pandemic if nothing else has proved that there is always a rainbow after the storm lifts, and that is the case with the global health and wellness industry as sales figures spiral up with customers increasingly purchasing apparels and accessories suited for their fitness regimes. Yoga as the most anci... Read more
Unreasonable demands from global exporters affect Bangladesh RMG maker…
Things do get worse before they get better and the Bangladesh RMG segment is counting on that as their current profit margins sink deeper with international clothing brands demanding further discounts to place orders from their local apparel retailers. Global big and small clothing brands are now de... Read more
Japan markets encourage high-quality RMG exports from Bangladesh
Japan is emerging a strong market for Bangladesh readymade garments (RMG) industry with a healthy growth of over 42 per cent to cross the billion-dollar mark in the first nine months of 2022. And this trend is continuing in 2023 as well. Although the US and Europe are the largest export destination as mos... Read more
Kelsun yarn made from seaweed to revolutionize the apparel industry
With a global slogan of a better environment for a better tomorrow, environmentalists have kick-started the fashion industry into combatting textile waste and changing the fashion segment into a sustainable and circular economy. The fashion segment is one of the world’s biggest polluters, with... Read more
Plagued by illegal imports and other challenges, Indonesia’s textile s…
Indonesia, at the last count in 2022, was the world’s 10th largest exporter of textiles. However, the Ministry of Industry’s April stats revealed in March 2023, textile exports rose by 16.87 per cent compared to February 2023. The government-funded Export Task Force is keen to make texti... Read more
India: Textile industry in Tamil Nadu faces loss as government request…
The Tamil Nadu government has requested the Centre to allow more time for the textile industry to comply with quality control orders (QCOs) for the importation of viscose and polyester fibres. The government has suggested that the implementation of QCOs should be delayed until the Bureau of I... Read more
Driven by steady demand, Nylon 6 market expected to touch $26 million …
The synthetic polymer market led by nylon fibres which are far stronger and elastic than polyester fibres and can create smooth and lightweight fabric with high tensile strength, is doing rather well in the global markets. The Nylon-6 polyamide fibre which is semi-crystalline and commonly known as p... Read more
Imminent face-off between Shein and US authorities
Is the most successful fashion app Shein going the TikTok way? The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) just filed in a report about Chinese fashion app Shein and Temu in relation to data risk, which the Chinese view as retaliatory tactics by the federal government of the US tar... Read more
EU’s forthcoming GSP regulation may undo Bangladesh’s success story
The forthcoming European Union Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) scheme does no favor Bangladesh, points out EuroCommerce, the European body representing retail and wholesale sectors. It says the safeguard measures proposed in the forthcoming GSP would severely affect Bangladesh. Currently, Banglade... Read more
Optimism prevails as HKTDC’s trade shows successfully make strong come…
Trade shows are back in business and exhibitors are excited about the positive impact that relaxed quarantine measures and the restoration of business travel will have on their sales and business. HKTDC successfully organised recently concluded seven shows including, the Hong Kong Gifts & Premi... Read more
Creative hub status of Hong Kong reaffirmed by HKTDC's successful life…
HKTDC successfully organised recently concluded seven shows including, the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair; Home InStyle; the Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair; Fashion InStyle; the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair as well as the Hong Kong International Lic... Read more
Indian cotton costlier despite lower global demand
The world of textile and readymade garment manufacturing continues their collective rollercoaster ride of ups and downs indicate various analyses, reports and experts’ statements. The international financial projections have added to the confusion on the state of economies worldwide which saw ... Read more
Fashion Source Spring 2023: Gateway to the Chinese textile, apparel in…
Fashion Source Spring 2023, one of the most significant events in the textile and apparel industry, is set to take place from April 26-28 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. Many shows within a show The event features the 26th Shenzhen International Clothing Supply Chain Expo, AW2023... Read more
PV Shenzhen to feature 50 vetted European and Asian material companies…
Première Vision Shenzhen is set to showcase the Spring-Summer 24 collections at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from April 26-28. The event is expected to attract visitors and exhibitors from across the globe, as the fashion industry focuses on sustainability and ecolog... Read more
Second-hand apparel market predicted to be worth 350 bn by 2027: Threa…
A new generation of consumers in post-pandemic times is making it easy to buy and sell second-hand apparel, shoes, and accessories on a variety of online resale platforms. Buyers can browse through a versatile portfolio of premium and luxury brands. Analysts say one in every three apparel items boug... Read more
Three-day Texworld Evolution Paris in July to host 1,300 exhibitors
Between July 5 and 7, 2023, downtown Paris, the international hub for fashion, will host the special 25th anniversary edition of Texworld Paris at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre. Themed Texworld Evolution, the three-day trade fair will herald in pre-Covid enthusiasm that will put the busi... Read more
Indonesia to restrict illegal textile, footwear imports, encourage thr…
The Indonesian government has announced that it will place restrictions on the import of textile and footwear products, in a bid to protect domestic producers from unfair competition. The move comes after the Indonesian Textile Association (API) revealed that unrecorded imports of textile products had ... 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
Kornit Digital reports revenues of $57.4 million in Q3
Kornit Digital reported revenues of $57.4 million in its third quartercompared to $47.3 million, net of $2.4 million attributed to the non-cash impact of ... Read more
European Parliament Tackles Fashion Industry's Harmful Effects
The European Parliament has taken a significant step in addressing the unregulated and detrim... Read more
Uganda Textiles Union broadens to include informal workers
The Uganda Textiles, Garments, Leather, and Allied Workers Union (UTGLAWU) is actively mobili... Read more
Brazilian Textile Firms Thrive at Emitex Trade Fair in Argentina
The annual Emitex trade fair, held from April 25th to 27th, brought together ov... Read more
European Textile Waste Exports Exacerbate Environmental Crisis
European countries exporting 90% of clothing and textile waste to Africa and Asia have ... Read more
Bluezone: Celebrating 20 Years of Denim Excellence at Munich Fabric Start
Bluezone, the renowned international denim trade show, celebrates its 20th anni... Read more
Yarn Expo Autumn 2023: Reconnecting Global Buyers and Suppliers
China Relaxes Travel Restrictions, Reviving Yarn and Fibre Industry Yarn Expo Autumn... Read more
Première Vision Shenzhen SS24: A Successful Event
Première Vision Shenzhen SS24, held from April 26-28, 2023, at the Shenzhen Wo... Read more
Ethical Cotton Sourcing: Collaboration for Responsible Practices
The Responsible Sourcing Network and Shahi Exports have joined forces to promote resp... Read more
Amsterdam's Better Cotton Conference: Advancing Sustainable Cotton
The Annual Conference; Better Cotton, the world's largest cotton sustainability initi... Read more
Significant Increase in Turkish Exports to Saudi Arabia
Turkish exports to Saudi Arabia have experienced a remarkable surge following t... Read more
Azerbaijani Cotton Fiber Exports to Turkmenistan
Azerbaijani companies have begun exporting cotton fibers to Turkmenistan, accor... Read more
Textile Waste Overwhelming Africa and Asia
Recent data reveals a startling trend: 90% of used clothes and textile waste fr... Read more
Turkish Textile Firms Seek Business in Cuba and the Dominican Republic
A delegation from the Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporter Association (İTKİB)... Read more
Istanbul International Yarn Fair: A Platform for Innovation
The Istanbul International Yarn Fair, scheduled to start on June 1, provides a ... Read more
Italian Textile Machinery Orders Decline Amid Global Challenges
A decline in Textile Machinery Orders; The Association of Italian Textile Machi... Read more
Bangladesh's Apparel Industry Thrives Amid Vietnam's Xinjiang Cotton Pressu…
US Enforces Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; Bangladesh's apparel manufacturers ar... Read more
Pakistan's Textile Exports Experience Sharp Decline in April 2023
Textile Exports: In April 2023, Pakistan's textile exports recorded a significa... Read more
Vietnam's Textile Industry: Mixed Trends
Mixed Trends in Vietnam's Textile Industry: Strong Cotton Imports, Decline in Y... Read more
India's Textile and Apparel Exports Witness Significant Decline
India's textile and apparel export sector has witnessed a prolonged period of n... Read more
Birla Cellulose & TextileGenesis: Tracing Sustainable Fibres
Birla Cellulose has achieved the prestigious Dark Green Shirt status for their ... Read more
India: Arvind Ltd posts profits in Q4FY23 results
Arvind Ltd, a leading textile manufacturer, showed resilience by achieving a 12... Read more
Textile Exchange aims for 45% reduction in emissions with unified standard …
Textile Exchange, a global certification body for the fashion, textile, and app... Read more
Textile exports plunge by 25.76% YoY, hitting Pakistan's economy
Pakistan's textile sector has suffered a significant blow, with a sharp decline... Read more
EU T&A trade hits historic high of €200 Billion, but trade deficit rais…
In a historic milestone, trade in textiles and clothing from the European Union... Read more
US T&A imports decline, China's market share hits new lows indicating s…
In March 2023, the United States experienced a significant decline in textile a... Read more
India's T&A industry faces setback with decline in apparel exports and …
India's textile and garment industry faced a significant setback in April 2023,... Read more
Kenya unveils plans to revitalize cotton industry
The Kenyan government has recently announced its ambitious plans to rejuvenate ... Read more
Indonesian textile industry sees $4.63Bn surge in investments, despite slow…
The textile and textile products (TPT) industry in Indonesia witnessed a signif... Read more
India: Surat's textile industry faces severe crisis, job losses loom
Surat, the second-largest textile manufacturing hub in India, is currently grap... Read more