India's New Textile Policy: A bold vision or a patchwork quilt?
The Union government has just unveiled its ambitious Textile Policy for 2024, aiming to revitalize the nation's textile industry and propel it to new heights. The policy, with its focus on technology, sustainability, and labor-intensive growth, has been met with a mix of optimism and cautious scrutiny by ... Read more
Gujarat's New Textile Policy has an edge over others states with its f…
Gujarat has just announced its new textile policy for 2023-28. It promises significant incentives and infrastructure development for the sector. “We expect that the policy will be instrumental in attracting an investment of Rs 30,000 crore in the textile sector. One of the objectives of this policy ... Read more
Kingpins Amsterdam to celebrate 10th anniversary with denim extravagan…
Kingpins Show, the premier denim sourcing event, is gearing up to celebrate its 10th anniversary in Amsterdam with a two-day extravaganza on October 23-24 at the Sugar Factory. This edition will have a revamped layout, with all exhibitors centrally located on the main floor and the Green Area on the secon... Read more
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris set for February 2025 with focus on su…
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will return to the Paris-Le-Bourget exhibition centre from February 10 to 12, 2025. This event promises to be a significant gathering for international buyers and suppliers as they seek to design and develop Spring-Summer 2026 fashion collections. With high booking levels a... Read more
India's textile and apparel exports soar in September 2024
India's textile and apparel industry continues its robust growth trajectory, with exports witnessing a significant upswing in September 2024. According to recent data released by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), textile exports for September 2024 reached $1,813.27 million, a 9.56% incr... Read more
China's new import policy will reshape Bangladesh's apparel & text…
China's move for a more favorable import policy for Bangladeshi goods, particularly in the apparel and textile sector, is expected to significantly alter the trade dynamics between the two nations. This shift has the potential to reshape the regional landscape, impacting other key players like India and V... Read more
India's RMG exports rise despite global slowdown: AEPC Chairman
Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of AEPC, highlighted the remarkable growth of India’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports, despite global economic challenges such as inflation and a slowdown in major exporting countries. The WTO has revised its global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3 per cent... Read more
Lenzing Group, Roica, and Kaihara Denim unveil sustainable denim colle…
The Lenzing Group, renowned for its regenerated cellulosic fibers, has partnered with Roica by Asahi Kasei, a leader in premium stretch fibers, and Kaihara Denim, a prestigious Japanese denim manufacturer, to launch the ‘Saisei Collection.’ This marks the first collaboration among these ... Read more
Melbourne Global Sourcing seminars to address key fashion and textile …
The fashion and textile industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the growing emphasis on sustainability, transparency, and circularity. As new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging legislation continue to reshape the landscape, industry professionals must... Read more
EU apparel imports decline, highlights a shift away from traditional s…
Recent Eurostat data reveals a significant downturn in the EU's apparel imports in the first seven months of 2024. The data shows a drop of 5.22 per cent compared to the same period last year highlighting a broader shift in the global apparel market. In the EU traditional suppliers like Bangladesh a... Read more
WTO predicts moderate growth for global trade, textile sector shows re…
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its updated ‘Global Trade Outlook and Statistics’ report, underlining a cautious optimism for global trade. While merchandise trade is expected to rebound in 2024 and 2025, lingering economic and geopolitical uncertainties continue to pose challe... Read more
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 showcases cutting-edge textile technologies in …
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, Asia’s leading business platform for textile machinery and garment technologies, opened in Shanghai on October 14, marking a significant event for the textile industry. The five-day exhibition, which runs until October 18 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, offe... Read more
Tamil Nadu's textile industry falters despite global shift away from C…
Tamil Nadu's textile sector, a once-thriving industry and significant contributor to the state's economy, is facing a crisis. Ironically, this downturn coincides with a global shift in textile manufacturing away from China, presenting a golden opportunity for states like Tamil Nadu to capitalize. However,... Read more
BRICS+ Fashion Summit concludes with historic Fashion Federation launc…
The BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow culminated in a landmark development for the global fashion industry, as representatives from over 50 countries signed a memorandum establishing the BRICS International Fashion Federation. The new federation is set to drive innovation, sustainability, and collaboration ... Read more
Europe shows the way with its waste-to-wealth initiatives, recycling h…
A quiet but powerful transformation is underway in the European Union. The continent, once burdened by mounting waste, is steadily evolving into a hub of recycling innovation. The rise in recycling initiatives and increasing recognition of waste as a valuable resource are paving the way for a thriving recyc... Read more
EU Green Rules: A ripple effect on prices, investments, and the Europe…
The forthcoming EU Green Rules are poised to reshape the landscape for suppliers, buyers, and consumers across Europe. As the bloc strengthens its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, a closer look at the price impacts, investment needs, and consumer implications reveals a complex picture. Th... Read more
China's Shifting Tides: Navigating the evolving textile and apparel tr…
China has long been the world's textile and apparel manufacturing powerhouse, but recent years have seen notable shifts in its domestic and global trade dynamics. Evolving consumer demands, supply chain disruptions, and rising manufacturing costs have all played a role in reshaping the industry. A shifti... Read more
India Takes on MEG Imports: Reliance Industries leads the charge again…
India's polyester industry is at a crossroads. Even while domestic production of essential raw materials like Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) is increasing, there is significant reliance on imports. This dependence has now sparked a trade dispute, with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a domestic production gi... Read more
India's polyester raw materials sector balances between domestic produ…
India's polyester industry, a significant contributor to the nation's textile sector, is passing through a complex landscape with fluctuating raw material prices, a growing domestic demand, and reliance on imports to bridge the supply gap. Domestic demand India's burgeoning middle class and rising d... 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
Tonello presents Italian Workwear Metamorphosis at Kingpins Amsterdam
On October 23 and 24, 2024, Tonello will return to Amsterdam at booth #22, Blue... Read more
Global Cotton community gathers for ICA trade event in Liverpool
Over 500 delegates from the global cotton community convened in Liverpool from ... Read more
Saitex Mill in Vietnam joins Bluesign for global denim sustainability
Saitex Mill has officially become a Bluesign System Partner, advancing Bluesign... Read more
Vietnam textile, footwear exporters register rise in export orders for 2024
In contrast to last year’s struggles, textile and footwear enterprises in... Read more
BharatTex 2025-Bhilwara Roadshow witnesses participation by over 100 stakeh…
Hosted by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) on Oct 21, 2024, ... Read more
Kraig Biocraft to host investor Conference on spider silk innovations
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc, a leader in spider silk-based fibers, announc... Read more
Italian Textile Machinery firms to showcase at Expotextil 2023 in Peru
Expotextil, Peru’s key trade fair for the textile and clothing sector, wi... Read more
Chinese e-commerce giants Temu, Shein expand in Vietnam, challenge local re…
Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein are ramping up efforts to capture V... Read more
Mohite Industries to promote adoption of newly developed yarn in partnershi…
Mohite Industries has forged strategic partnerships with global fashion brands ... Read more
Vardhman Group acquires state-of-the-art machines from LMW
Vardhman Group has partnered with Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) to acquireits sta... Read more
Hyosung to present innovative denim textile solutions at Kingpins Amsterdam
At the upcoming Kingpins Amsterdam event on Oct 23–24, 2024, the world&rs... Read more
Bangladesh’s cotton consumption to rise to 7.8 million in MY’24-25
Bangladesh's cotton consumption is expected to rise slightly to 7.8 million bal... Read more
Texcare International 2024 to address industry challenges with focus on inn…
Texcare International 2024, taking place from November 6-9, will focus on criti... Read more
Levi’s signs International Accord to protect Pakistan workers safety
Levi’s Strauss has signed the International Accord, a legally binding agr... Read more
Five Indian cotton firms banned by GOTS for certification fraud
The Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) has banned five Indian cotton compa... Read more
Pakistan’s textile exports rise by 17.9% in Sep 2024: PBS
Demonstrating a strong performance, Pakistan's textile rose by 17.9 percent to ... Read more
India’s textile exports rise 9.56% to $1,813.27 million in Sep’24: CITI
India’s textile exports rose by about 9.56 per centto $1,813.27 million i... Read more
Open cotton purchase centers immediately, S Niranjan Reddy urges CCI
Concerned over the fate of the cotton farmers in Gujarat, S Niranjan Reddy, BRS... Read more
TITAS showcases 40 sustainable textile technologies and high-performance pr…
Organised by the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Department of Industrial T... Read more
Jeanologia marks 25 years of laser technology at Kingpins Amsterdam
Jeanologia is celebrating 25 years of its pioneering laser technology at Kingpi... Read more
PolyU Design celebrates 60 years with exhibition showcasing legacy
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design) is hosting... Read more
Spinnova and ASK Scandinavia to launch sustainable handbag in 2025
Spinnova has partnered with Helsinki-based brand ASK Scandinavia to release a l... Read more
Cotton production to remain constant in 2024-25: Ministry of Agriculture
Despite a reduction in acreage, India's cotton production for the 2024-25 cropp... Read more
Indo Count Industries acquires second overseas company, Modern Home
A homegrown exporter of bed sheets, bed linen and quilts, Indo Count Industries... Read more
Govtto boost sector growth with new Textile Policy 2024
The Indian Government has launched the new Textile Policy 2024 to boost the sec... Read more
Yixing Textile Co unveils world’s largest pair of jeans in China
A Chinese textile company specialising in the production and distribution of va... Read more
TEXPROCIL backs VIATT 2025 in Vietnam
The inaugural Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Texti... Read more
Shima Seiki launches latest Whole garment knitting machines range at ITMA A…
Shima Seiki launches its latest range of Whole garment knitting machines at ITM... Read more
TITAS kicks off with a focus on eco-friendly and functional fabrics
A sourcing hub for innovative textiles, the Taipei Innovative Textile Applicati... Read more