Inflation, wages, and green mandates, what’s unravelling Türkiye’s textile …
Once celebrated as a textile stronghold bridging East and West, Türkiye’s garment and textile sector now faces numerous crises. From runaway inflation and soaring wages to a depreciating currency and tightening environmental regulations, the very fabric of the country’s textile domi... Read more
India's Textile Exports to US Face Tariff Shock: What gets hit, what holds …
In a significant trade development, the United States has imposed a 25% tariff on all Indian imports, effective from Aug 01, 2025. This move deals a strong blow to India’s export sectors, particularly textiles, garments, and home furnishings. Announced by President Donald Trump on July 30, the... Read more
From Catwalks to Calculations: How KPIs are reshaping fashion in 2025
The global fashion industry is on the threshold to cross the $1 trillion mark by 2027. Yet beneath the glitter of runways and the allure of digital lookbooks, a more pragmatic revolution is taking hold—one driven not by moodboards or muse-inspired silhouettes, but by numbers. Fashion in ... Read more
India's Textile and Garment Exports Stagger Under New 25% US Tariff: A blow…
The United States' announcement today of a sweeping 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian goods, effective August 1, 2025, has sent shockwaves through India's export-oriented sectors. While the new duties cover diverse industries from automobiles to electronics, the textile and garment sector, a cornerstone ... Read more
The Polyester Pipeline: Why the world still weaves through China
As the global textile industry deals with shifting trade dynamics, environmental mandates, and competitive diversification, one reality remains unchanged: China’s unyielding dominance, particularly in polyester production, remains the axis upon which the industry turns. Despite intensifying trade war... Read more
The Price of MSP: How India's cotton policy is leading to import dependency…
India's textile sector—a symbol of resilience, rural prosperity, and export strength—is at a crossroad. As the 2025-26 fiscal unfolds, a complex challenge grips the industry: shrinking cotton exports, ballooning imports, and relentless pressure on the margins of domestic mills. For a country tha... Read more
India's textile ambition stifled by high MMF costs, QCOs, warns Amitabh Kan…
India's vision of becoming a global textile powerhouse and generating millions of manufacturing jobs is facing significant headwinds, largely due to policy hurdles surrounding man-made fibers (MMF). As highlighted by former Niti Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, the twin challenges of high impo... Read more
Woven Ambitions: India’s quiet ascent in the global polyester race
Polyester, once a humble synthetic, is now at the forefront of textile innovation, driven by demands for durability, affordability, and sustainability. Asia, particularly China and India, is spearheading this transformation, dominating global production and investment. Top Players: Asia's grip on p... Read more
Spring Fair announces 12 new winners for #SBS Small Business Initiative 202…
UK’s premier trade show for home, gift, and fashion, Spring Fair has announced the 12 winners of its ongoing collaboration with retail magnate Theo Paphitis and his celebrated #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative. The fair is scheduled to be held from February 1 - 4, 2026, at the NEC Birmingh... Read more
India-UK FTA: A game-changer for Indian fashion and apparel, textile export…
Duty-free access, expanded market share, and premium imports set to redefine India’s fashion and home textile trade landscape The landmark trade deal India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed yesterday by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer, will reshape India’s fashion and textile... Read more
The Fading Colors of Benetton: How a fashion giant lost its hue
From global icon to retail relic, Benetton's vibrant legacy has unraveled, caught between a rigid past and a rapidly evolving fashion future. So what went wrong for the brand that once united the world in color? In the late 20th century, the name Benetton was synonymous with more than just clothing... Read more
A holistic range of interior design products on display at Heimtextil 2026
Leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles, Heimtextil is set to offer a comprehensive showcase for holistic interior design from January 13 to 16, 2026. The upcoming event promises an expanded and diverse product range, integrating both textile and, for the first time, non-text... Read more
Tiruppur at the Crossroads: Can India’s knitwear capital keep its global ed…
Once a paragon of India’s textile prowess, Tiruppur—the country’s undisputed ‘Knitwear Capital’—is confronting a multi-layered crisis that could unravel decades of industrial growth. While the surface numbers tell a story of booming trade and robust exports, groun... Read more
Is Made-to-Measure overrated? Why factory fashion may be catching up
For decades, the fashion and apparel world has returned to a seemingly settled argument: does mass production sacrifice quality, and is Made-to-Measure (MTM) the only path to excellence? The answer, long framed as a straightforward binary, is now being re-examined in the light of evolving manufactur... Read more
Precision in the Bale: How BIS standards could boost Indian cotton to globa…
India, the world's leading cotton producer, finds itself at a critical juncture. Despite its vast output, cotton ginners are grappling with a pervasive issue: inconsistent fiber quality testing. This lack of standardization has long plagued the textile supply chain, eroding trust and hampering effic... Read more
EPR's Great Inversion: Why consumers might be paying for fashion's mess
There's a quiet irony nestled in the acronym "EPR," Extended Producer Responsibility. A term that once evoked accountability and systemic transformation is now, paradoxically, in danger of becoming a rhetorical fig leaf, concealing the continued displacement of responsibility from industry to indivi... Read more
Sustaining the 1.5°C Goal: The corporate imperative of COP28
“COP28, coined as 'the financial focus COP,' will centre its discussions on vital financial and investment matters, highlighting the pivotal involvement... Read more
The crucial role of mega textile hubs in establishing India’s global leadership
Dr S N Modani, Managing Director, CEO, Sangam India is also the Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association. With 33 years of experience in the textil... 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
Columbia Sportswear Company’s 2024 Impact Report highlights advancements ac…
The newly launched 2024 Impact Report by the global leader in outdoor, active, ... Read more
Second ‘Weave the Future 2.0 exhibition to open on National Handloom Day
To be organized by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Text... Read more
CHINA INSIGHTS
Amid unprecedented Non Woven growth, China revises mask quality standards
With the daily output of masks touches over 20 million, China introduces new standards for... Read more
China: Silk city Shengze is pilot zone for the world-class textile cluster
Shengze, home to the largest silk wholesale market known for silk and man-made s... Read more
NCTO applauds elimination of ‘de minimis’ exemption for all global commerce…
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has applauded President Do... Read more
Global Home Textile Market to grow to $213.5 billion by 2033
The global Home Textile Market is projected to grow by 4.2 per cent CAGR from 2... Read more
Temasek Holdings to purchase 10% stake in Ermenegildo Zegna
Renowned Italian luxury group, Ermenegildo Zegna NV and Venezio Investments. an... Read more
Prada records 9% Y-o-Y increase in net revenues in H1, FY25
Italian luxury fashion house Prada SpA announced a robust 9 per cent Y-o-Y incr... Read more
Hermes’ net profit declines 5% in H1, FY25
French luxury brand Hermès registered a 5 per cent decline in net profit... Read more
British retailer Ted Baker plans comeback in 2026
British fashion retailer, Ted Baker plans to make a comeback to UK high streets in ea... Read more
Kering announces worse-than-forecast results in Q2, FY25
Owner of iconic brands like Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, luxury conglome... Read more
Create an SEZ for small and medium-sized textile company in Karnataka, urge…
The South India Garments Association (SIGA) is urging the Karnataka State Government ... Read more
Temasek increases stake in Italian luxury group Ermenegildo Zegna
Singaporean investment company Temasek has significantly increased its stake in the r... Read more
Asmeeta Textile Park rebrands as Magnus Fashion City
In a significant leap for India's textile and garment sector, the renowned Asmeeta Te... Read more
Trident Group taps into the UK home textiles market
A global leader in home textiles, Trident Group has forayed into UK with an aim to ca... Read more
India emerging as a crucial player in global personal luxury goods market: …
With its High Net Worth (HNW) individuals and Ultra-High Net Worth (UHNW) individuals... Read more
Rebecca Minkoff to unlock new growth channels by tapping the licensing mode…
Privately-operated contemporary lifestyle brand, Rebecca Minkoff aims to unlock new g... Read more