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Fashion’s new equation, profits meet planetary limits at Lisbon’s Textile E…

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 or d…

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of Chemicals and Fertilizers, through a notification in the Gazette of India dated November 12, 2025, has immediately rescinded multiple Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering the entire polyester value chain, from raw materials to various types of yarn.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

Is secondhand fashion the new fast fashion?

The fashion industry has long touted secondhand shopping as a silver bullet for sustainability, a movement that redefines style through reuse, reduces waste, and curbs overproduction. But a new US study, ‘Secondhand Fashion: Solution or New Illusion?’ by researchers Meital Peleg Mizrachi... Read more

Source Fashion 2026: Championing collaboration to drive sustainable supply …

Europe’s premier fashion sourcing show, Source Fashion, is set to double down on the power of collaboration for its upcoming 2026 edition. The event will be held from January 13–15, 2026 at Olympia London. Building on strong existing partnerships with WRAP and Products of Change, and announcin... Read more

Bharat Tex 2026: A premier event for the global textiles and apparel indust…

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 manu…

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

The Soulful Stitch: Why ‘High-End’ Italian craftsmanship relies on ‘Happy T…

A fascinating look into the labor practices of high-end Italian craftsmanship revealed a revolutionary philosophy at the recent 'Italian Fashion Days in India': emotional well-being dictates product quality, and employers must pay a premium for it. While many global manufacturers focus on minimizing... Read more

Italian Fashion CEO Warns: 'Small and Beautiful' is no longer enough for gl…

The 'Italian Fashion Days in India' (Le Giornate della Moda Italiana nel Mondo), marking a significant new step in the strategic partnership between Italy and India, was held between Oct 28-30. This three-city (New Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad) initiative, being described as the first of its kind in... Read more

Deloitte’s 2025 findings show how Gen Z is forcing a rethink in fashion’s p…

The fashion industry is entering a generational re-mix. Deloitte’s 2025 Gen Z & Millennial Survey reveals younger consumers who will make up the bulk of tomorrow’s buyers are no longer motivated only by logos or ladder-climbing status they are balancing money, meaning and well-being. That ... Read more

Global Sourcing Hub Descends on Milan: Ready to Show gears up for February …

The global fashion sourcing industry is set to converge on Milan once again as READY TO SHOW, the only trade fair in Italy dedicated to the fashion sourcing business, announces its upcoming session from February 21 to 23, 2026, at the Fiera Milano-Rho Exhibition Centre. The event, established in 200... Read more

Blueprint 2030: India’s textile industry charts a $100 bn export mission

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

Intertextile Shanghai Spring 2026: Driving fashion’s future AI and sustaina…

As the global fashion supply chain rapidly evolves through technological advancements, China continues to cement its role as a leader in textile innovation. Against this backdrop, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 is set to kick off the new sourcing season from March 11&nda... Read more

H&M Foundation and Accenture warn incremental change can’t save fashion…

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 norm

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

H&M invests in AltMat to scale India’s Next-Gen fiber innovation

In a defining move for India’s sustainable fashion ecosystem, H&M Group Ventures has made its first textile investment in the country, backing AltMat, an innovative materials startup that converts agricultural residues into natural cellulose fibers. The round also drew participation from Rainmat... Read more

EURATEX Director General pitches "New Business Model" at textile …

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

Obsessed with Talent: How a ‘Cultural Revolution’ is powering Trussardi’s f…

The inaugural 'Italian Fashion Days in India' (Le Giornate della Moda Italiana nel Mondo) officially kicked off yesterday, October 28, at the Italian Embassy in New Delhi, marking a significant new step in the strategic partnership between Italy and India. This three-city initiative, described as the first ... Read more

Global apparel trade moderates in 2025 as Asian exports weaken, Wazir Advis…

The global apparel trade continues to reflect the delicate balance between recovery and restraint, as revealed in the October 2025 ‘Global Apparel Trade & Retail Update’ by Wazir Advisors. Despite signs of retail stability in the West, uneven import demand and a cooling export momentum acr... Read more

Margins, Machines, and Misunderstandings: Inside the global garment shake-u…

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 economy

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 challen…

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